Crossing Borders WNY

Crossing Borders WNY

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Whether is driving cross country or backpacking on the Appalachian Trail, Crossing Borders WNY knows how to have fun and bust stereotypes along the way.

Crossing Borders WNY is a group comprised of people with developmental disabilities striving to break down barriers, defy stereotypes and change minds about what it means to live with a disability by taking on new and interesting challenges to reach their highest potential.

05/17/2021

In 2015, four young adults, supported by People Inc., embarked on a cross-country trip, alongside two staff members. The journey was the first of its kind for our agency. Jon Caldwell, Nick Feeterman, Aaron Hanson and Eric Johnson developed the idea while camping with the “Guys Group,” a former agency program that helped members discover and nurture their passions, build lasting friendships and develop life skills. Together with their then life quality coaches, Nick Cacciotti and Christopher Zienski, they fundraised for the trip, rented an RV and documented the adventure with hand-held cameras. The 6,000-mile journey taught them everything from planning and budgeting to safety and social skills. Stops included cities in Colorado, Nevada, California and Arizona, with visits to national parks and landmarks. Along the way, they met staff members and management of organizations who support people with disabilities, collaborating and sharing program ideas. The journey attracted local and national media coverage. Upon their return, the group had hours of candid footage edited into an award-winning film, Six Guys, 6,000 Miles! People Inc. continues to support person-centered objectives, such as those available through the Personal Development Mentoring Program, which uses one-on-one coaching to achieve personalized goals.

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Photos from Crossing Borders WNY's post 06/22/2017

The 2017 Buffalo Niagara Film Festival will be on: Wednesday September 20 – Saturday September 30, 2017 and we will be there, hopefully you will too!
http://thebnff.com/

Love International Film Festival 04/17/2017

"Six Guys, 6,000 Miles" selected as finalist for "Best Documentary Feature" at LA's Love International Film Festival in July.

Love International Film Festival Festival Descriptions and Goal; The 2017 Love International Film Festival (LIFF) will focus on bringing films and filmmakers from the international commun...

Photos from Crossing Borders WNY's post 12/20/2016

The Guys Group promoting Six Guys, 6,000 Miles on the Robert Woods Show with Cardale Jones Robert Woods Jon CaldwellEric Johnson. Thank you WBBZ TV | Buffalo's Buzz.

Photos 12/01/2016

Good news for "Six Guys, 6,000 Miles"

Photos from Crossing Borders WNY's post 11/07/2016

"Six Guys, 6,000 Miles" wins "Best Family Feature" at the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival. Awesome festival- thank you!

With Jon CaldwellEric JohnsonNick FeetermanNick CacciottiAaron Hanson

Photos 11/02/2016

Two of the "Six Guys"promoting this weekends screening of the Movie "Six Guys, 6,000 Miles" at the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival. Tune in to MeTV's (Ch. 5, 67, or 1230) "Talk of the Town" Thursday at 9am and 6:30pm or Saturday at 10:30am to see clips and hear more.

Photos from Crossing Borders WNY's post 10/15/2016

Sharing 'Six Guys, 6,000 Miles' with Syracuse. Thank you Exceptional Family Resources!

Photos 10/05/2016

Six Guys, 6,000 Miles was officially selected for the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film festival in November! Stay tuned for more info...

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