Deaf Access Services, A program of People Inc.

07/18/2024

07/17/2024

Disability Pride - ADA Celebration is around the corner !! Come to City Hall and Celebrate with us!

07/16/2024

Give 716 is now live until 11:59P tonight!

Starting at 2P, the first 200 donors of $50 or more will receive various Arts & Culture Hour activities.

At 3P, the first 200 donors of $50 or more will get Buffalo Bisons tickets!

Don't miss out on these amazing incentives while supporting People Inc. & making a difference in our community!

Donate now & be part of something special:
https://ow.ly/JHtG50SCy4T

06/27/2024

We are excited about the summer Storytime at Canalside that just kicked off! ASL interpretation will be provided.
People Inc.

06/25/2024

Attention to all Deaf and DeafBlind individuals residing in New York State (NYS),

We invite you to participate in the "Count Me in" sign-up initiative to secure funding from the New York government to support essential services for the Deaf and DeafBlind community. Kindly spread the word to fellow deaf individuals in NYS.

To sign up, please click on the following link: www.uhands.org

We appreciate your support.

06/21/2024

Explore Buffalo is now offering free tours with ASL Interpretation provided by Deaf Access Services, A program of People Inc. this summer, with dates both at City Hall and Canalside!

These are tours intended for those who require ASL interpretation and their family members or other companions. If you don’t need ASL interpretation, check out our other Canalside and City Hall tours (both free) scheduled throughout the week. Tag anyone who might be interested below ⬇

☀ City Hall w/ ASL: https://explorebuffalo.org/downtown/buffalo-city-hall/

☀ Canalside w/ ASL: https://explorebuffalo.org/waterfront/canalside-tour-asl/

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*reposted with corrected times*

06/21/2024

With European Football starting soon and the Olympics coming up as well in Paris,

These are the countries that’s competing in the Euro2024 Football matches. See the signs for their country!

06/15/2024

Yann Spindler- Former AmeriCorp member at People Inc, DAS- is doing great with explaining how he takes care of the bees and harvest honey!

His support goes back to the community for the Deaf Refugees!

Going to be the busiest table at the event!

06/06/2024

There is an event happening on June 25th at the Niagara Square. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Buffalo Office Director will be one of the keynote speaker, along with the NAACP President.
An American Sign Language Interpreter will be available.

06/05/2024

Hello Everyone, This is a reminder that tomorrow, June 6, 2024 (Thursday) at 6pm to 7pm, we have a workshop about TeleHealth/Virtual Medical Care. This is an opportunity to learn more about how you can save money from going to the Emergency Room or Urgent Care. We hope to see you at our workshop tomorrow (thursday) at Deaf Access Services, People Inc- 2495 Main Street!

05/25/2024

Great way to understand how ASL truly different from English.

05/24/2024

Want to save your trip to going to the emergency room? Use Virtual Medical Care, they can help you assess acute medical injury, illness and concerns. To get more information, COME to the training on June 6th! This is at Tri-Main Center at 6pm to 7pm. 2495 Main Street (1st Floor). An ASL Interpreter will be provided!

05/17/2024

FREE TOUR!!!
https://youtu.be/TSVuP5w3SPE

See Link for dates of the tour!

Canalside Tour:
https://explorebuffalo.org/waterfront/canalside-tour-asl/

City of Buffalo Tour:
https://explorebuffalo.org/landmark/city-hall-tour-asl/

Get your tickets today!
Canalside Walking Tour:
Buffalo grew from the water's edge, as the Erie Canal and later the railroads brought unprecedented commerce and industry to the city. This waterfront walking tour will explore the area of the Erie Canal's 1825 western terminus, which is known today as Canalside and the site of ongoing development as the city returns its focus to the water. The redevelopment of Canalside and new waterfront attractions are featured in this tour, along with the history of the Erie Canal and development of the grain elevator and other waterfront industry.
This tour meets outside the Tim Horton's at Harborcenter, at the corner of Main and Scott Streets - use the address of 1 Scott Street, Buffalo NY 14203. The Canalside MetroRail station is directly across Scott Street. This tour is approximately one hour in length and 1 mile of walking.

City Hall
Buffalo City Hall is a masterpiece of Art Deco design that is a symbol of the City of Buffalo. Completed in 1931, City Hall features ornamentation celebrating the City of Buffalo and its people, history, and values throughout both its interior and exterior. The lobby features murals by William de Leftwich Dodge, and the Common Council Chambers are highlighted by an extraordinary sunburst skylight. Join us for a free one-hour tour to discover the history and design of this remarkable building. The tour typically includes the lobby and Common Council Chambers. Certain areas of City Hall may be unavailable on a particular day due to meetings, press conferences, or other events.

Thank you Explore Buffalo for making this happen!

05/15/2024

Buffalo Implant Group - WNY Cochlear Implant Support Group is having a meeting tomorrow!

Thursday, May 16, 2024
6:00 -8:00 PM
(Presentation begins at 6:30)
Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center
50 East North St. Buffalo 14203

Dr. David Lafferty,
of Western New York Ear, Nose and Throat (WNY ENT)
will be our guest speaker.

Dr. David Lafferty is a board certified otolaryngologist
(ear, nose and throat specialist), who has subspecialty fellowship training in otology
– the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and complex ear conditions.
Dr. Lafferty is now the only otologist currently practicing in Western New York.
Dr. Lafferty treats patients for all ear, nose and throat related conditions,
but his subspecialty in otology makes him uniquely qualified to also treat patients
with hearing loss and other complex ear problems, including those best treated
surgically, such as cochlear implants to address hearing loss in patients young and old alike.
Prior to Dr. Lafferty’s return to Western New York, patients with these conditions
needed to travel to Rochester, NY to see an otologist.
Dr. Lafferty sees patients at the Orchard Park, Williamsville
and Lockport offices of Western New York Ear, Nose, and Throat (WNY ENT)

Read his complete bio here:
David Lafferty, DO - WNY ENT

Dr. David Lafferty is a board certified otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist), who has subspeciality fellowship training in otology – the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and complex ear conditions. Dr. Lafferty is now the only otologist currently practicing in Western New York...

05/03/2024

Two of our ASL Class is FULL. We have two more sessions left with some open spots!
Tuesdays Virtual Class
Tuesday In Person Class

Both class are 6pm to 8pm. You can select one class.
REGISTRATION CLOSES SATURDAY MAY 4th AT 11PM!

Join us for class!

Check out ONLINE or IN-PERSON- ASL CLASS- SPRING 2024 by Deaf Access Services!

05/02/2024

A few days left to sign up for ASL Class- Spring Semester!
Only a few spots available! Registrations Closes May 4th.

Sign up by tomorrow to secure a spot.

The classes provided will start in the Spring- Second Week of May. Classes will be one day a week on your selected day, for 10 weeks.

05/01/2024

We want to say Happy National Interpreter Appreciation Day to all of our Interpreters!!!

We truly appreciate every one of you.

04/28/2024

This Friday, People Inc. And Deaf Access Services, A program of People Inc. Is having an event about Virtual Medical Care (VMC)

It will be taking place at 6pm to 7pm on Friday May 3rd. An ASL interpreter will be provided.

It is happening at 2128 Elmwood Ave.

Want to save your trip to going to the emergency room? Use Virtual Medical Care, they can help you assess acute medical injury, illness and concerns. To get more information, COME to the training on MAY 3rd!

04/25/2024

The two superintendent candidates have just had the opportunity to meet the community and had their town hall.

Tuesday was Chris Kaftan.

Yesterday was Aimee Bell.

You can see the YouTube video of Aimee Bell here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/O6FiIU87BrM?si=tbKzHLGkWppUa656

You can also do the survey to provide your thoughts and opinion on the candidate. The survey will close at 5pm today April 25th.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDd65QrZF4bVXWYZcQKZXCWlHQScttGQo0WKtKnBT5qo1d1g/viewform?usp=pp_url

If you're sending a question via email, please put "Town Hall Question" in the subject line.

04/24/2024

Good information to be shared.

04/23/2024

Remember to attend our Open Forum tonight at 6 p.m.
Participate either in person at the SMSD Young Assembly Hall or await the link to watch the event live.
Following the forum, we will distribute survey questions for your feedback.
Email your questions for our candidate at [email protected].
- Channel 2, Buffalo7 News WKBWNews 4 WIVB Buffalo4201 Schools AssociationBuffalo Common Council

04/22/2024

People Inc is having an event! Better Together, a night of celebration.

https://www.people-inc.org/news/events/2024-05-09/better-togethera-night-of-celebration/

Watch the video for more information.

04/19/2024

Two Weeks left to register for the Spring ASL Class!! We have some spaces left for our Level 1 in person classes. Sign up today!

The classes provided will start in the Spring- Second Week of May. Classes will be one day a week on your selected day, for 10 weeks.

04/11/2024

Jeff Sauers International Deaf Hockey Tournament is underway! Want to find something to do in the next few days, you can go and watch the hockey game and meet Deaf community members from other countries such as Czech Republic, Finland, Canada and USA!

AHIHA
USA Deaf Sports Federation

https://ahiha.org/jeff-sauer-international-deaf-hockey-series/

Top world’S men’s hoecky teams from the USA, Canada, Czech Republic, and Finland and women’s teams from the USA and Canada will face each other in a four-day event series featuring top world players.