DD Day 2013

Submitted by Dave Scherff on Thursday, May 16th, 12:00 pm

The 25th Annual Developmental Disabilities

Awareness Day (DDDay!) conference will be held on Thursday,
May 23, 2013. 8 am – 4 pm.

DDDAY WILL BE HELD AT THE CONFERENCE CENTER NIAGARA FALLS

101 OLD FALLS STREET,

NIAGARA FALLS, NY. 14303

Multiple workshops will be available.

Registration www.ddday.org

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Benefits for Persons with DD in NYS (For MSCs)

Submitted by Dave Scherff on Wednesday, May 15th, 12:00 pm

Benefits for Persons with Developmental Disabilities in New York State

Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Erie 1 BOCES Room A-1
355 Harlem Road
West Seneca, NY 14224

Learn about benefits available for persons with developmental disabilities in New York State. This workshop focuses on SSI, SSD, Medicaid and Medicare, as well as general information regarding Special Needs Trusts.

Workshop is 2 CEU's

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Proper Training Will Help Pitchers Avoid Arm Injuries

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 12:30pm

Proper Training Will Help Pitchers Avoid Arm Injuries

As the sports scene become more competitive, today’s young athletes are pushed more and more aggressively to succeed. Many athletes — and their parents — hold the dream of signing million-dollar contracts and playing in the big leagues.

With increased competition comes a higher risk of injury, especially seen with young baseball pitchers. Common ailments include tearing of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow or medial epicondyle apopysitis (Little League elbow) in the throwing arm. These injuries often result in surgery and require physical therapy prior to returning to play. Studies have shown that college pitchers were much more prone to injury if they experienced a prior injury during youth play.

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Person Centered Planning (For MSCs)

Submitted by Dave Scherff on Tuesday, May 14th, 12:00 pm

Person Centered Planning

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Parent Network of WNY
               1000 Main Street
               Buffalo, NY 14202

OPWDD's approved curriculum for MSC's. Learn how to develop meaningful life plans for the individuals you support.

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Bedding: A Big Choice for Small Pets

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 1:37pm

(Welcome to our pet column, courtesy of Pet Connection Programs Inc. of Marilla. We post a new article each week, so be sure to check back on a regular basis!)

The next time you consider expanding your family to include a hamster, Guinea pig, bunny or other small pet, you won’t be alone. Some 16 million U.S. families currently cohabitate with small pets, according to the American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey.

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South Buffalo Alive to Present Parade of Circles on June 2

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 12:28pm

South Buffalo Alive to Present Parade of Circles on June 2

The Parade of Circles, an annual event celebrating beautification projects along historic McKinley Parkway in South Buffalo, will take place at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2. The event is presented by South Buffalo Alive, a nonprofit community organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in South Buffalo through ongoing preservation and beautification efforts.

Established in June 2001, the parade runs from Dorrance Circle to Heacock Park and is followed by a picnic in the park with plenty of activities for the kids. The parade will feature music and dancing as well as community groups that help make the neighborhood a special place in which to live.

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Local WWII Vet Shares Amazing Story of Survival

Submitted by Aaron Saykin, Reporter

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 8:14pm

BATAVIA, N.Y. - A member of the greatest generation from Buffalo is finally being recognized for something incredible he did while serving in World War II.

Now 92 years old, Former Sergeant Joseph Dispenza enjoys life from the comforts of a veterans home in Batavia. It's not a bad way to spend your golden years when you were once a member of a flight crew that experienced something so improbable the army had initially written all of them off as dead.

The year was 1944 and America was fighting World War II in Europe and the Pacific. One of the most the popular songs back home was "Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer," which was dedicated to the brave men who flew dangerous missions. One of them was Dispenza, who was just 21 years old when he became the tail gunner for this B-24 D Liberator named the "Blessed Event."

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