Person Centered Services

Step Up for Down Syndrome
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
Person Centered Services will take place during a 1 mile walk along Buffalo’s Waterfront with community partners while tabling to share community resources at “Step Up For Down Syndrome” on October 4, 2025 from 10AM-2PM.
Learn more about this awareness-raising event!

What is Health Home Care Coordination?
2025-10-07 12:00 - 13:00
Target Audience:
Professionals who support people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
Topics to be discussed:

Overview of Health Home Care Coordination with Person Centered Services
How the Community Relations team can support you
OPWDD Eligibility
Services & Supports
Referral Process Live
Q & A

Click here to register.

2025 Annual Conference: Powering Progress
2025-10-08 10:00 - 17:00
The CP State Annual Conference is set for October 8-9, 2025 at 10AM at The Saratoga Hilton!
Person Centered Services will be tabling for TriADD at this event. TriaDD is a statewide partnership between three Care Coordination Organizations created to help improve care for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

2026 NYS Budget Process Webinar
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:00
Learn from Carolyn Kerr of Brown and Weinraub on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 6PM-7PM as she explains the New York State budget process and potential impacts to intellectual and developmental disability services in 2026.

She will spotlight key races to follow, and share insights on effective advocacy for people with I/DD, families, caregivers, and disability service providers. This webinar is hosted by the Care Management Alliance New York (CMANY).
Register now.

BOCES 2 Transition Program Night
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 | BOCES 2 PD Center, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY, United States
BOCES 2 is showcasing their Transition and Career Readiness programs to both current and future students and families on October 16, 2025 at 5PM. They will be highlighting many classrooms including Village Plaza, Paul Rd, Roberts / BELL Program, and Project SEARCH @ URMC. Community Resource Fair for families to have an opportunity to continue/start collaborating to local community providers to learn about services for their young adult.

Igniting Equity in Education Conference
2025-10-18 08:30 - 16:00
Join us at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences on 955 Main Street at Buffalo, NY on October 18th! Explore what neighborhood and community schools are, how they serve all students and how they strengthen communities. Participants at the conference will learn from real-world examples, collaborative strategies and practical tools to foster thriving, equitable, community-centered education.
Learn more at ed.buffalo.edu/wnyeetf-conf.

Member Empowerment: 17A Guardianship
2025-10-22 16:00 - 17:00
Find out what you need to know about guardianship resources, laws and opportunities! Gain insights directly from the Supervising Attorney in the Rochester Office of Disability Rights NY’s Kim Weisbeck.
This learning opportunity with a question and answer session features:
– Strategies for supporting the right of individuals with I/DD to make independent decisions
– Preventing the imposition of guardianship through supports and services, including Supported Decision-making
– Information about removing guardianship
– An overview of what to expect in the process of terminating guardianship in court
Sign up now for this opportunity on October 22, 2025 from 4PM-5PM!

Disability and Family Life: Challenges, Strengths and Spiritual Guidance
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | ISNF Masjid An-Noor Amherst, 745 Heim Rd., Getzville, NY, 14068, United States
Be part of a first for Western New York!
Join us for “Disability and Family Life: Challenges, Strengths, and Spiritual Guidance” with Shaykh Ibad Wali—an event dedicated to supporting Islamic individuals with disabilities and their families. The event was proudly planned by Person Centered Services Care Coordinator Ream Sallaj.
Saturday, October 25th | 2–4 PM
ISNF Masjid An-Noor Amherst, 745 Heim Rd., Getzville, NY
Families and Care Coordinators can connect, learn, and find community. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
Questions? Contact Ream Sallaj at RSallaj@personcenteredservices.com.

Trick or Treat @ Person Centered Services
2025-10-28 10:00 | Jamestown Offices, 255 Fluvanna Ave, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
🎃 Trick or Treat🎃
Join us at our Jamestown office for some Halloween Fun on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 10AM to 1PM at 255 Fluvanna Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701! Members we support, their families and friends are invited to attend our Halloween event! This is an opportunity to network with other families, connect with Care Coordinators and enjoy free candy and activities, sponsored by Person Centered Services!
Costumes are encouraged, but not required 👻
If you are a provider or agency that would like to bring a large group, please fill out the form here:
Questions? Contact Sarah Matve at 716-800-7992 or smatve@personcenteredservices.com.

What is Health Home Care Coordination?
2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:00
Target Audience:
Parents/Caregivers of children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) ages 5-22.
Topics to be discussed:
– Overview of Health Home Care Coordination YOUR responsibilities
– What is your role in all of this?
– Intake & Enrollment OPWDD
– Supports & Services Referral Process Options
– Resources Q & A
Click here to register.

The Arc Legislation Brunch
2025-10-28 22:00 - 23:30
Join The Arc Allegany-Steuben and The Arc Chemung-Schuyler at the Legislative Brunch on October 28, 2025 from 10sAM-11:30AM at the Radisson Hotel (125 Denison Pkwy E, Corning).

Moving Easy!
2025-11-06 15:00 - 16:00
Get moving during a free virtual session on November 6, 2025 from 3PM-4PM! The Moving Easy Program is a gentle flexibility routine designed to improve your flexibility safely by loosening muscles and joints and increasing circulation. It incorporates the whole body and is gentle: it is not meant to be strenuous. The moves also help to reduce stress and calm our nervous system.
This session will be facilitated by Steuben Rural Health Network Manager Laurie Mault.
Click here to register now.

Southern Tier Transition Committee Resource Fair
2025-11-07 09:30 - 13:30
The Southern Tier Transition Committee Resource Fair for transition-aged youth throughout Chautauqua County for invited districts will take place on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 9:30AM-1:30PM. Person Centered Services will be on hand to provide resources at Jamestown Community College.

SABAH's 2025 Starlight Night
2025-11-08 18:00 - 23:00 | Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Person Centered Services is proud to sponsor SABAH’s 2025 Starlight Night on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Buffalo Convention Center.
SABAH Inc. provides year-round adaptive programs, both on ice and on turf, for over 830 participants, supported by more than 500 volunteers. The programs focus on promoting fitness, social skills, and independence.
Click here to learn more about this opportunity.

"Just Say Yes" to Fruits & Vegetables
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:30
Join us at “Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables,” a workshop consisting of a 25-minute nutrition lesson and a 25-minute cooking demonstration, being held from 10:30AM-11:30AM on November 13, 2025.
Every participant receives a free sample as well as a kitchen gadget!
Click here to register.

LivCo Special Education & Disability Resource Fair
2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:00
LivCo Special Education & Disability Resource Fair will be held on Saturday, November 5th from 1PM-4PM at Avon Middle School. For more information, contact Rebecca Stewart at rebeccastewart5710@gmail.com or Kerri Levine at klevine@avoncsd.org. Person Centered Services will on site to share opportunities and resources.

Engagement Series | Bullying and Youth with Special Needs
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00
Can you recognize the warning signs of Bullying?
Bullying is when someone is being hurt either by words or actions, usually more than once, feels bad because of it, and has a hard time stopping what is happening to them.
Click to register for this workshop, where we will discuss the definition of bullying, different types of bullying, how to recognize the warning signs and what YOU can do to help!

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.

Holidays Around the World
2025-12-05 13:00 - 18:00 | Person Centered Services – Jamestown, 255 Fluvanna Ave, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
Please join us for an event that can take you around the world during the holiday season! Come and experience the different holiday traditions that are celebrated across the planet. You will travel to Germany, Canada, Sweden, Italy, Ecuador and many more places!
Friday, December 6th 1 – 6PM
Mini-passports will be provided to each guest. Passports will be stamped at each country.
Each door will be decorated for a country, and either a trinket or small food item will be provided along with education on the tradition.
Individuals will vote at the end to determine which country was their “favorite” or most educational.
If a provider or agency would like to bring a large group, please have them fill out the form below: https://forms.office.com/r/hv4SKmAM2q

📅For Larger Groups Planning to Attend, Fill Out This Form

Questions? Contact Sarah Matve at 716-800-7992 or smatve@personcenteredservices.com.

Winter Connections Cafe
2025-12-12 17:00 - 18:30
Join us at the Winter Connections Café (16 Beartown Road, Painted Post, NY, 5PM-6:30PM)! Person Centered Services will be in attendance for an inclusive event featuring refreshments and entertainment on December 12, 2025 from 5PM-6:30PM.

1st Annual Christmas Bazaar
2025-12-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14208, United States
Person Centered Services will be on hand at the 1st Annual Christmas Bazaar through the Camp BU Foundation on December 13, 2025 at 1PM. This is a free event for youth and people of all abilities!

What is ACCES-VR?
2026-01-14 18:00 - 19:00
Join us on January 14, 2026 at 6PM for a free informative webinar for parents/caregivers of students ages 14-22 who receive special education services!
In this webinar, you will hear an overview of ACCES-VR from 6PM-7PM, including a description of Pre-Employment Transition Services, available for students with disabilities ages 14 and older.
Presented by:
Sarah Wolf
Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Statewide Transition & Youth Services
Adult Career & Continuing Education Services- Vocational Rehabilitation
Click here to register now.

Transition Services Virtual Expo 2026
2026-01-28 17:30 - 20:00
Our transition expo gives families the opportunity to virtually connect with local providers who offer services supporting successful transition to adulthood for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities!
This expo is intended for parents/caregivers of students ages 14-22 who receive special education services. It will take place for our entire service region on January 28, 2026 from 5:30PM-8PM.
Click here to register as a guest or agency provider now.
