People, Inc.: An OPEN MINDS Organizational Profile

Founded in 1970, People, Inc. (People) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit multispecialty provider organization that provides services for consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), as well as services for seniors. The Council on Quality and Leadership (QCL) has accredited People. Their mission statement is “People Inc. exists so that people with disabling conditions or other special needs have the supports they need to participate and succeed in an accepting society.”

Headquartered in Williamsville, New York, People provides services through 200 locations throughout Western New York and the Greater Rochester region. The organization employs approximately 4,000 . . .