People Inc.

About

People Inc., a local leader and multispecialty non-profit health and human services agency, assists thousands of people with developmental disabilities, special needs and older adults to lead healthy, independent and productive lives.

Services Provided

Employment

• Work experience (e.g., vocational training programs, employment training programs, internships, volunteer)
• Skill development (e.g., technology, employability skills, pre-employment transition services)
• Career development (e.g., career counseling, job club, mentor)
• On-the-job training and support (e.g., job coach, assistive technology, supported employment)

Independent/Community Living

• Supported living (e.g., in-home assistance, group living, family care, housing subsidy)
• Daily living skills (e.g., cooking, cleaning, budgeting, community habilitation)
• Recreation (e.g., parks, sports centers, arts programs, summer camps, social groups, day habilitation programs)
• Home modifications (e.g., ramps, environmental control, accessibility modifications)

Family Supports

• Educational resources for families (e.g. special education, disability specific resources, adult service systems)
• Respite services (e.g. temporary/relief care, emergency care)

Other Services

• Advocacy (e.g., special education, supported decision-making, young adult self-advocacy)
• Assistive Technology

Supported Age Ranges

• Early childhood (0-5)
• School age (5-18)
• Young adult (18+)

Counties Served

• ALLEGANY