Deaf Access Services News Today

After Prince Whitstone turned 75, when he was 10 years past normal retirement age, he went to work again, and has not let a little thing like having an age

Deaf Access Services has merged with People Inc., expanding People Inc.s comprehensive suite of human services programs. Sharing a common mission to serve the community where needed, the merger was part of a long-term plan when Deaf Access Services affiliated with People Inc. in late 2018.

That some prejudices linger is unfortunate, but intolerance is never acceptable. The Board of Trustees of the Buffalo Public Library was right to urge the resignation of Trustee Frank Gist.

In recognition of Deaf Awareness Month, the Aquarium of Niagara is once again partnering with Deaf Access Services, a program of People Inc., to enhance the accessibility of its daily talks and presentations for the deaf and hard of hearing community. This event is sponsored by the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area.

The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) developed an innovative and practical solution for first responders to use when interacting with residents who may have limited English skills or disabilities that affect speech or hearing.

Congressman Brian Higgins secured $2 million in the federal 2023 budget to expand and improve telehealth services for Western New York senior citizens, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people who are deaf and hard of hearing, and people with Alzheimers. The funding will support People Inc.s model addressing health equity among vulnerable populations.

To help support its offerings, Deaf Access Services, a program of People Inc., will host the

Under Title II of the ADA, municipalities with over 50 employees are required to have an appointed ADA coordinator, who handles complaints, accommodations, and ensures the city is not in violation of federal law. At the time of the news conference, the city had been without a coordinator for seven months, and according to WBFO investigation, still does not. It has been 11 months since the position was filled.

A local nonprofit, Deaf Access Services, partnered with the aquarium to help support the deaf and hard-of-hearing community this weekend.

For 30 years, Theater Talk has been appointment listening on WBFO, featuring the insights of theater critic and historian, Anthony Chase, who joins Peter Hall for a five-minute weekly broadcast at 6:45 and 8:45 Friday mornings on 88.7 WBFO with a podcast available on wbfo.org.