NY Alliance Pre & Annual Conference
2025-04-22 00:00 - 2025-04-25 06:00 UTC | The Sagamore Resort, 110 Sagamore Rd, Bolton Landing, NY, 12814, United States
The NY Alliance Pre & Annual Conference is a dynamic 3.5-day event that brings together professionals to learn, connect, and celebrate.
The Pre-Conference, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, will focus on “Aging with Dignity: Addressing the Needs of Adults with Developmental Disabilities.”
From Wednesday, April 23 to Friday, April 25, enjoy:
– 2 inspiring keynotes
– 50+ workshops spanning 10+ unique tracks
– an art exhibit highlighting creativity in the I/DD community
– a 5K Fun Run for supporting New York’s DSPs
– the Annual Excellence Awards banquet
– Held at The Sagamore Resort on stunning Lake George, NY, this event offers a perfect blend of learning and relaxation!
Representatives from Person Centered Services will be on hand to table during this event.
Click here to register.

Best Buddies Friendship Walk - Rochester
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | 880 Elmgrove, 880 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, 14624, United States
Team members from Person Centered Services will be taking part in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk in Rochester, NY!
The event will take place at 880 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, NY 14624 on April 26, 2025 at 9AM.
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Join more than 50,000 participants at 80 events across the globe to support the Best Buddies programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with IDD — one friendship, one job, and one life-changing connection at a time.
Click here to register or donate.

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Family Resource Fair
2025-04-28 14:00 - 18:30 | BOCES 2 PD Center, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY, United States
Person Centered Services will be sharing resources and information on April 28, 2025 from 2PM-6:30PM at the BOCES 2 PD Center, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY for a local resource fair.
Meet experts from many different local agencies: see a full list here.
Register for informational sessions at www.monroe2boces.org/FamilyResourceFair

Engagement Series | How to Be An Effective Advocate!
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:00
What does advocacy mean to you? How can YOU make a difference?
Click here to register for this FREE webinar, where we will discuss skills for effective advocacy, how you can make a difference and how to teach your child to advocate for themselves.
The Person Centered Services Engagement Series is a quarterly discussion to share vital information for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This series is geared towards people receiving Care Coordination, family and caregivers, and anyone else who would benefit from the information shared.
View all previous webinars here.
Click HERE or the image below to download the flyer.

Member Empowerment: Supported Decision-Making
2025-04-30 16:00 - 17:00
Join us on April 30, 2025 from 4PM-5PM for a FREE virtual conversation geared toward our members, families, providers and Care Coordinators involved in discussions surrounding guardianship.
Get the scoop on Supported Decision-Making, a legally supported alternative to guardianship.
You’ll learn:
– What Supported Decision-Making means for you.
– What it means to be a Decision-Maker and a Supporter.
– How to get started with Supported Decision-Making New York.
Click here to register today for this interactive webinar.

OPWDD Open House
2025-05-01 14:00 - 18:00 | 1021 Broadway Street, 1021 Broadway Street, Buffalo, NY, 14212, United States
Person Centered Services will be offering information and resources as part of an open house at the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities on May 1, 2025 from 2PM-6PM at 1021 Broadway Street in Buffalo, NY 14212. Learn about our services and other opportunities through OPWDD.

Buffalo Autism Project Resource Fair
2025-05-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Buffalo Bills Field House, 1 Bills Dr, Orchard Park, NY, 14127, United States
The Buffalo Autism Project Resource Fair will have over thirty community organizations to give information to families, including Person Centered Services. The event on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 10AM-1PM will feature bounce houses, balloon animals, and a train ride for kids. The fair will take place taking place at the Buffalo Bills Field House in Orchard Park, NY!
Click here to secure your tickets.

Allegany County Youth & Family Resource Fair
2025-05-15 09:00 - 12:00 | VFW Reception Hall, 5425 NY-305 Cuba NY, Cuba, NY, 14727, United States
Person Centered Services will be spreading the word about its services at the Allegany County Youth & Family Resource Fair on Thursday, May 15 from 9AM-12PM. Stop by and learn about local providers!

UB 4th Annual Community and Health Advocacy Conference
2025-05-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 955 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Join the UB Jacobs School of Medicine for their 4th Annual Community Health and Advocacy Conference on Friday, May 16 from 12PM-4PM. The conference will take place in the Active Learning Center (Room 1220). Person Centered Services will be sharing resources.
This event promotes advocacy and teaches how healthcare providers and community organizations can work together collaboratively to improve health equity.
Click here to learn more.

AutismUp Open House
2025-05-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Golisano Autism Center, 50 Science Parkway, Rochester, NY, 14620, United States
Person Centered Services will be joining other providers on site on May 18, 2025 from 12PM-2PM for an AU-some open house opportunity where you’ll have a chance to experience classes, learn more about the AutismUp registration process, access OPWDD, and ask Family Navigators at AutismUp any questions you have. Spaces are limited!
The Open House will be held at the Golisano Autism Center (50 Science Parkway, Rochester, NY 14620).
Click here to register.

Developmental Disability Day
2025-05-20 08:00 - 17:30 | Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY, 14303, United States
Save the date for this year’s Developmental Disabilities Day! The annual conference, hosted by the Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York, will be held at the Niagara Falls Convention Center on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 8AM-5:30PM.
In 2024, more than 1,600 individuals, families, and professionals attended, and over 90 providers from across Western New York and beyond hosted tables at one of the largest resource fairs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York State.
Click here for more information and to get tickets.

Buffalo Pride Parade
2025-06-01 11:00 - 17:00
Person Centered Services will be participating in this year’s Buffalo Pride Parade!

WHEN:
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 11am
WHERE:
Start: Elmwood Avenue at Forest Avenue
End: Elmwood Avenue at Allen Street
HOW:
watch the Parade for free or register to march
LINEUP LOCATION:
Buffalo State University lots R14 and R13 (see map)

Click here to read the full details.

CYSHCN-Liv Co Family Engagement Group Presentation: Health Home Care Coordination
2025-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Geneseo Goodwill Community Center, 4119 Lakeville Road, Geneseo, NY, 14454, United States
Person Centered Services will be offering a public presentation on Health Home Care Coordination for the Livingston County Department of Health, Children & Youth at 4119 Lakeville Road in Geneseo, NY 14454 on June 2, 2025 from 11AM-12PM. The presentation is tailored to the parents of children aged 0-21 who have a suspected or diagnosed delay, developmental disability, and/or medical condition.
Click here to learn more.

The Summit Center Transition Fair
2025-06-05 17:00 - 19:00 | The Summit Center, 30 Hazelwood Drive, Amherst, NY, 14228, United States
Person Centered Services will be sharing valuable information alongside other agencies at The Summit Center Transition Fair. This free event to support students and families in the transition to adulthood will take place at 30 Hazelwood Drive, Amherst, NY 14228 on Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 5PM-7PM.
Click here to learn more.

Color Walk/Run
2025-06-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Bath Athletic Field, 41 Robie St., Bath, NY, 14810, United States
A Color Walk/Run will take place in support of pregnancy services through PRC of the Valleys on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 8AM at the Bath School Athletic Field. Participation cost in $10 per individual/$30 per family. Representatives from the Person Centered Services Member Relations Team will be on site.
Click here for more details.

Family Resource Fair - Rochester
2025-06-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Robert Clemente School No. 8, 1180 St. Paul St, Rochester, NY, 14621, United States
Person Centered Services is proud to take part in a resource fair for special education families at Roberto Clemente School No. 8 (1180 St. Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621) on Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 3PM-5PM.

Western New York/Finger Lakes 2025 Regional Self-Advocacy Conference
2025-06-20 08:00 - 15:30 | Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY, 14303, United States
Person Centered Services will be in attendance at this year’s Western New York/Finger Lakes Regional Self-Advocacy Conference. The annual event will take place on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 8AM-3:30PM at the Niagara Falls Convention Center (101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303).
Click here for full details.

Seneca Falls Learning Carnival
2025-06-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Seneca Falls Rec Center, 35 Water St., Seneca Falls, NY, 13148, United States
Preschool families whose students are transitioning to kindergarten in the fall are invited to at the Seneca Falls Recreation Center on June 7, 2025 from 9AM-11AM. Person Centered Services will be sharing resources at this event.

Rochester Pride
2025-07-19 11:00 - 13:00
Person Centered Services will be part of this year’s Rochester Pride parade, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. The event will take place on July 19, 2026 at 11AM on South Avenue in Rochester, NY.
Click here for details.

ADA Celebration Corning
2025-07-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Centerway Square, 5 E Market St, Corning, NY, 14830, United States
Person Centered Services, alongside self-advocates from Incredible Voice, will be attending a celebration of the ADA in Corning, NY at Centerway Square (Market St.) hosted by the AIM Independent Living Center on July 24 from 10AM-2PM. The event will honor the Americans with Disabilities Act and its support for disability rights, accessibility and critical services!

Jamestown Portal Sign-Up Party!
2025-07-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Jamestown Offices, 255 Fluvanna Ave, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
All members, families and staff are invited to join us for a portal party at our offices in Jamestown, NY (255 Fluvanna Ave.)!
Enjoy free popcorn and refreshments while our team assists with portal sign-ups from 9AM-3PM on July 25, 2025. At 12PM, there will even be a showing of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971).
Members who sign up for the portal will have immediate access to their files and life plans.
Person Centered Services Member Relations Specialist Stella DuPree will be available to discuss Supported Decision Making — an alternative to guardianship that empowers people with disabilities to make their own life decisions with the support of trusted individuals.

Disability Pride Festival
2025-07-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Buffalo Riverworks, 359 Ganson St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Join us for this year’s Disability Pride Festival through Disability Pride of WNY at Buffalo RiverWorks on July 26th at 11AM!
Entry is free for this annual celebration of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.
Click here to learn more.

Member Empowerment: Introducing IDDO
2025-07-30 16:00 - 17:00
Join us on July 30, 2025 from 4PM-5PM for a FREE virtual conversation geared toward our members, families, providers and Care Coordinators involved in discussions surrounding guardianship.
Get the scoop on the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ombudsprogram (IDDO)!
You’ll chat with an IDDO representative and explore:
– An overview of the new program
– What does the program mean to you?
– How can IDDO support those seeking or enrolled in Self-Directed Services?
Click here to register today for this interactive webinar.

Celebrating Families
2025-08-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Daemen University, 4380 Main St, Amherst, NY, 14226, United States
Join Person Centered Services and other community vendors on Saturday, August 2nd from 11AM-3PM in the John R. Yurtchuk Student Center at Daemen University for a free afternoon of activities and lunch celebrating the achievements and progress of families past, present and future! This event is sponsored by the Erie County Department of Mental Health.
RSVP by calling or texting (716) 983-3558.

Fun & Facts with Happy Hooves!
2025-08-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Dormann Library, 101 W. Morris St., Bath, NY, 14810, United States
Join us at the Dormann Library (101 W. Morris St.) in Bath, NY on August 18 from 2:30PM-4:30PM to meet our Care Coordination team for a day of fun! Play games, win prizes, dance to music, and enjoy a visit from Happy Hooves Petting Zoo!
Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, call Member Relations Manager Craig Mennig at (607) 338-2363.

Engagement Series | Supported Decision Making: An Alternative to Guardianship
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:00
The presentation will provide a brief history of Supported Decision Making (SDM) and will address the evolution and current state of Supported Decision Making in New York State. We will discuss how the Supported Decision Making Agreement can be a less restrictive and empowering alternative to guardianship.
We will also discuss how a Supported Decision Making Agreement can provide a legal form of support for the Decision Maker and for those with whom the Decision Maker DM enters into agreements. We will walk through the facilitation process that ultimately results in the Supported Decision Making Agreement.
Lastly, the presentation will offer additional resources to attendees, as well as how to make a referral to Supported Decision-Making New York.
The Person Centered Services Engagement Series is a quarterly discussion to share vital information for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This series is geared towards people receiving Care Coordination, family and caregivers, and anyone else who would benefit from the information shared.
View all previous webinars here.
Click HERE or the image below to download the flyer.

Salamanca City Central School District Health and Wellness Fair
2025-08-22 08:00 - 15:00
Join Person Centered Services for a full-day, community-centered event focused on health, wellness and connection! The Salamanca City Central School District Health & Wellness Fair will be held at Salamanca High School (50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY 14779) on August 22, 2025 from 8AM-3PM.

Falconer Central School's Annual "Back to School Bash"
2025-08-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Falconer Middle High School, 2 East Avenue North, Falconer, NY, 14733, United States
Person Centered Services will be sharing resources at Falconer Central School‘s Annual “Back to School Bash” (August 28, 2025, 5:30PM-7:30PM).

2025 Disabilities Resource Fair
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Corning Museum of Glass
Join us for the 2025 Disabilities Resource Fair at the Corning Museum of Glass auditorium, located at 1 Museum Way on Saturday, September 6, from 9AM to Noon! This event will provide information and support services for individuals with disabilities and their families, caregivers, and service providers. This is an incredible opportunity to learn about available services, connect with service providers, and find support for various needs in Corning and surrounding communities.

3rd Annual Special Education Resource Fair
2025-09-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Rochester City School #33, 500 Webster Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14609, United States
Join us for the 3rd Annual Special Education Resource Fair on Saturday, September 6, 2025 for students enrolled in special education in the Rochester City School District and their families. Families will learn about community resources from over 50 organizations. Music, food and fun!
