Events for people with disabilities
Headway of Western New York Peer Support Group and Caregivers Support Group will both meet from 6:30 to 8 p. m. Tuesday at 976 Delaware Ave. For information, call 629-3636.
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Western New York Independent Living Project and the University at Buffalo are in need of individuals who have purchased and completed jigsaw puzzles for a two-hour focus group, held in the Independent Living Family of Agencies, 3108 Main St. Those who qualify will receive $50. Registration deadline is Aug. 8. For information or to participate, call Michelle Lockett at 829-3141, Ext. 143, or mlockett@buffalo.edu . •••
Programs offered to disabled individuals by Suburban Adult Services include respite, recreational and overnight respite programs, and dancing, bowling, ceramics, sporting events, plays and concerts. For information, call 496-5551.
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The Learning Disabilities Association of WNY, 2555 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, provides assistance for individuals with learning disabilities, neurological impairment or developmental disabilities. For information, call 874-7200.
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The Center for Children and Families at UB offers free programs, assessments and clinical services for children ages 6 to 12 with behavior and learning problems. For information, call 829-2244, Ext. 5.
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The Individual Services Environment program at Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled offers support to individuals with developmental disabilities who have moved out on their own. Assistance with meal preparation, housekeeping and budgeting are available. Senior services are also available. For information, call Michele Wiler at 883-8888, Ext. 144.
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Parent to Parent, 1200 East & West Road, West Seneca, offers one-to-one emotional support to parents who have a child with a disability. The support is provided by trained volunteer parents who have a child with the same or a similar disability.
For information on resources in the area, support groups and specific disabilities, or to talk to another parent of volunteer to be a support parent, call 517-3448 or (800) 305-8813; e-mail lblum98@yahoo.com ; or visit www.parenttoparentnys.org . •••
Spina Bifida Association of Western New York provides services to individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families in Western New York. Services are designed to assist and teach children how to increase their independence as well as provide education to their families. For information, call 446-5595.
Items of timely events may be submitted by fax, 856-5150 or by mail to City Desk, Events for the Disabled, The Buffalo News, P. O. Box 100, Buffalo, NY 14240.
