Events for people with disabilities
The Western New York Independent Living Project will hold “Double Trouble,” a support group for individuals recovering from mental disorders and addiction problems, 1 to 2:30 p. m. Wednesday in the Marvin Palanker Conference Room, 3108 Main St. For information, call 836-0822, Ext. 154.
Also offered is a free social hour that includes games of backgammon, Scrabble, chess and cards from 1 to 4 p. m. Friday in the back Conference Room. Light refreshments served. For information, call 836-0822, Ext. 170.
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Literacy Empowerment Action Plan of WNY ( LEAP), 3200 Elmwood Ave., Town of Tonawanda, is accepting children in grades 1-12 with significant reading difficulties for its diagnostic reading assessment and remedial instruction programs. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 873-0429 or visit www.leapofwny.org . •••
Lake Shore Behavioral Health, 254 Franklin St., provides mental health and chemical dependency services in Buffalo and Erie County. Services include outpatient mental health clinics, day treatment, homeless services, rehabilitation and vocational services, and adult and teen alcohol/ drug programs. Services are provided in English and Spanish and in five locations. For information, call 842-0440.
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The Overnight Respite program at Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled provides care for those 18 and older with disabilities, allowing caregivers some respite time. For information, call Kevin Martin at 877-1111.
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Phoenix Frontier, a human services agency, offers day programs for individuals with disabling conditions that affect their ability to work. People served range in age from 16 to 65, and disabilities include: mental retardation, developmental disabilities (cerebral palsy, autism, seizures and neurological impairment), alcoholism, substance abuse, physical disabilities, blindness or visual impairment, traumatic brain injury, mental health and more. Activities include community outings, recreational and social opportunities. For information, call 833-3231, Ext. 226.
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Headway of Western New York Peer Support Group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p. m. Tuesday at 976 Delaware Ave. For information, call 629-3636.
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The Early Childhood Direction Center provides information and referral to parents and professionals on the needs of developmentally disabled children up to age 5. The center also offers technical assistance to child care centers that care for young children with special needs. It serves Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara and Orleans counties. In Erie County, call 880-3875; all other counties, call toll-free (800) 462-7653.
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Baker Victory Services, 780 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, provides a wide range of specialized residential, outpatient and educational services to young people with a variety of needs, including developmental disabilities and/or behavioral or psychiatric difficulties. For information, call 828-9500.
Items of timely events may be submitted by fax, 856-5150 or by mail to City Desk, Events for People with Disabilities, The Buffalo News, P. O. Box 100, Buffalo, NY 14240.
