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We’re back with Part 2 of our Autism Acceptance Month series: “Stimming Looks Like This: The Power of Stims.” In this final video, Katie Radecki, Program Director & Jeremy Harris, Sr. Day Supervisor from our ArtsWork Day Programs, continue exploring the many ways stimming shows up in everyday life. Stimming - short for self-stimulatory behavior, helps regulate emotions, process sensory input & provide comfort. And just like in Part 1, we’re diving into common types of stimming we see in our programs to help raise awareness & build understanding. _____ This video highlights: - Vestibular: movement-based behaviors like twirling, tapping, & pacing to regulate anxiety or excitement - Visual: self-soothing through visual input like rearranging objects, focusing on reflections, or repeating gestures like a thumbs up - Auditory: behaviors related to sound, like echolalia (repeating words or phrases), humming (not echolalia), or repeating certain noises _____ As Katie says, “Stimming comes in so many forms & it’s important to understand that stimming is not a one-size-fits-all. It’s a natural response to emotions & stimulation & does not need to be suppressed.” _____ **These examples reflect stims we commonly see among the people we support. Stimming is highly individual, & behaviors may look more or less intense than what is portrayed in this video series** Thank you for joining us in spreading acceptance & understanding - because "Stimming Looks Like This". #PeopleInc #BuffaloNY #RochesterNY #Stimming #Stims #Autism #AutismAcceptanceMonth #AAM2025 #AutismStims #SelfStimulatoryBehavior #WhereYourWorldOpensUp

Introducing the DAISY Award®! We’re proud to launch a new recognition program to honor the incredible nursing professionals who support people with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD) in our Residential & Day Programs, as well as people in the community through our Home Health Services. We are now an official DAISY Award® Partner - an international program that rewards & celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill & compassionate care nurses provide every day. Twice a year, we’ll recognize one of our nurses with this special honor. DAISY Award® honorees will personify our mission, dedication to compassionate care & adherence to our high-quality standards. ____ To be nominated, these clinical professionals must meet all the following criteria: - Models' empathy and demonstrates a caring attitude in all situations. - Demonstrates excellent clinical skills in the delivery of compassionate care. - Has a positive attitude and demonstrates professionalism in the work environment. - Exemplifies the mission, vision & values of People Inc. - Establishes a special connection with the persons served, families/guardians & staff. Anyone (staff, people served, family members, or members of the community) can nominate a People Inc. nursing professional for this honor. ____ For each nomination, please describe a situation involving the nurse you are nominating that clearly demonstrates how they meet the criteria for this award. Please provide as much detail as possible. Let’s celebrate the nurses who go above & beyond! ____ Tap link to nominate: https://ow.ly/5wlU50VEyC3 **The nomination period for the first round for 2025 ends on April 30th** **Winners will be announced during National Nursing Recognition Week in May** ___ #PeopleInc #BuffaloNY #RochesterNY #WNY #DAISYAward #Nurses #Nursing #WNYNurses #Award #IDD #WhereYourWorldOpensUp The DAISY Foundation

Looking for a meaningful way to give back or need a little extra support at home? Our 'AmeriCorps Seniors' Senior Companion Program (SCP) connects caring volunteers with older adults in Erie County who could use a hand with daily tasks & a friendly face to brighten their day. ____ As a participant, you can get help with: • Grocery shopping & errands • Light housekeeping & cooking • Friendly visits & companionship • Transportation to appointments • & more! As a volunteer, you’ll: • Make a difference in someone’s life • Earn a tax-free stipend • Get reimbursed for meals & travel • Gain a sense of purpose & connection ____ Companions & participants must be 55+ & live in Erie County. Help support independence & dignity throughout our community... become a participant or a volunteer today! Learn More: https://ow.ly/fG4i50VzK6l ____ #PeopleInc #BuffaloNY #ErieCounty #SeniorCompanions #SCP #VolunteerOpportunity #ErieCounty #AgingWithDignity #AmeriCorpsSeniors #AmeriCorps #WhereYourWorldOpensUp

Happy Friday - It's Autism Acceptance Month (AAM)! Check out our two expert employees, Katie Radecki, Program Director & Todd Lesmeister, Teaching Artist, who discussed the intersection of arts & autism in recognition of AAM on News 4 WIVB Buffalo's Daytime Buffalo with host, Chelsea Lovell! Tap to watch their important & insightful conversation below... https://ow.ly/cBCT50VwSak ______ #PeopleInc #BuffaloNY #RochesterNY #AutismAcceptanceMonth #AAM #AAM2025 #Autism #Art #ArtInBuffalo #WhereYourWorldOpensUp

Join Our Family as a Nurse Practitioner & Empower Lives with Compassionate Care! Location: Buffalo, NY Salary: $100,000 - $115,000/yr (BOE) We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide in-home medical care for the people we support with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD), helping to prevent unnecessary ER & urgent care visits. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct assessments & develop personalized care plans - Prescribe & monitor medications - Educate patients & caregivers on health & self-care - Collaborate with healthcare providers & support teams Requirements: - NYS Nurse Practitioner certification & RN license - 2+ years of NP experience, preferably with IDD - Current DEA & NPI numbers - CPR certification - *Valid NYS Driver’s License * local travel required to Buffalo & the surrounding areas Benefits: - Malpractice insurance - Agency vehicle for work use (during work hours) ____ Tap to Apply Today: https://ow.ly/tjgf50VwSzO ____ #PeopleInc #AmherstNY #BuffaloNY #NursePractitioner #NP #Nursing #Nurse #NursingJobs #BuffaloNurses #ApplyToday #NowHiring #WhereYourWorldOpensUp

Enter to Win BIG! Don’t miss your chance to win our Golden Ticket Raffle & take home a Passport to Europe! For just $25, you could win an unforgettable European getaway - all while supporting the People Inc. Foundation! Get your Golden Ticket Raffle & 'A Night of Celebration' tickets at the link below: https://ow.ly/GXjv50VwQE3 Every ticket helps make a difference! ____ #PeopleInc #BuffaloNY #RochesterNY #GoldenTicketRaffle #NightOfCelebration #SilentAuction #Fundraiser #BuffaloEvents #IDD #EnterToWin #Raffle

April is Autism Acceptance Month! We’re excited to share a special video series: “Stimming Looks Like This: The Power of Stims” - feat. Katie Radecki, Program Director, & Jeremy Harris, Sr. Day Supervisor from our ArtsWork Day Programs. "Stimming" is short for Self-Stimulatory Behavior. Stimming is something we ALL do in our own unique ways. It can provide comfort, help with focus, or offer a sense of calm in overwhelming situations. Katie shares, “The goal is to make the public aware of these behaviors when they see them out in public & help them understand it’s nothing to be afraid of, because we all stim in our own unique ways.” ____ In Part 1 of our series, Katie & Jeremy demonstrate different types of stims to help the community better recognize & understand them. We explore: - Tactile: “Repetitive behaviors that involve the sense of touch” like rubbing fidgets, textures, or skin for comfort - Olfactory: behaviors involving smell, like sniffing a personal item for comfort or security - Gustatory: behaviors involving taste, like chewing to self-regulate, ease boredom, or seek comfort - Vestibular: behaviors involving movement & balance, like hiking up pants, head bobbing, or rocking, often when feeling tense or anxious _____ **These examples reflect the stims we commonly see among the people we support. Stimming is highly individual & behaviors may look more or less intense than what is portrayed in this video series** Stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon! #PeopleInc #BuffaloNY #RochesterNY #Stimming #Stims #Autism #AutismAcceptanceMonth #AAM2025 #AutismStims #SelfStimulatoryBehavior #WhereYourWorldOpensUp

Less than a month away & we can't wait! 'A Night of Celebration' is Wednesday, April 30th, at The Powerhouse! - Great Food - Live Music - Silent Auction - Amazing People Join us, while we celebrate our incredible work & the dedicated people who bring our mission to life! Mark your calendars & tap the link to grab your tickets: https://ow.ly/nRra50VsA5g _____ #PeopleInc #BuffaloNY #RochesterNY #Fundraise #ThePowerhouseBuffalo #NightOfCelebration #CommunityImpact #IDD

The People Inc. Foundation is proud to partner with Niagara University to sponsor a screening & panel discussion of 'Being Michelle' on Monday, April 7 from 5P to 7:30P at Niagara University's Russel J. Salvatore Dining Commons Extension. The film is an award-winning feature-length documentary about a deaf woman with autism who survived incarceration & abuse and now uses her artwork to depict the trauma she survived & heal from her past. Closed captioning & picture-in-picture sign language interpretation are included in the movie. The event will also have live interpreters. ____ Tap to get your FREE tickets: https://ow.ly/i0NP50VpYR1 #PeopleInc #BuffaloNY #NiagaraFallsNY #MovieScreening #FreeMovie #Documentary #MoviesInBuffalo #BeingMichelle #FreeTickets #WhereYourWorldOpensUp

Now Hiring: Children’s Services Care Manager Location: Buffalo, NY & Rochester NY Hourly Pay: $21.25 - $24.92/Hr Join People Inc. as a Children’s Services Care Manager, helping families navigate health services & ensuring children receive the care they need. This role involves coordinating services, developing care plans & assisting with transitions between Early Intervention, school services & Health Home programs. Key Responsibilities: Develop & update individualized care plans for children Coordinate services with families, schools & healthcare providers Provide education & support to families about available resources Ensure smooth transitions between Early Intervention, school services & Health Home care Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years of experience, OR RN License + 2 years of experience, OR Master’s Degree + 1 year of experience Experience in child welfare, developmental disabilities, behavioral health, or social services Strong communication & documentation skills Valid NYS Driver’s License Tap the link & Apply Today: https://ow.ly/EpJX50Vu3zj #PeopleInc #AmherstNY #RochesterNY #ChildrensServiceCareManager #WNYJobs #HiringNow #HiringInBuffalo #WhereYourWorldOpensUp