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WNY Independent Living's Weekly Radio show updating you about agency and community service, programs, events.

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  • #1929
    Sunday · 5 min

    WNYIL's Community Accessibility Program with Yoojin Kim

    WNYIL’s focus on community accessibility for people with disabilities has recently been expanded to include a newly created position to assist the community with increasing physical and programmatic accessibility to local events, locations, and...

  • #1928
    Thursday · 5 min

    Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN) with Gabrielle Aldrich

    ICAN is a Health Initiative program of Community Service Society of New York, or CSS, and is funded by the State of New York. CSS has a network of community-based organizations across New York State with staff dedicated to the ICAN program. WNYIL is...

  • #1927
    October 18 · 5 min

    Home Modifications with Todd Vaarwerk

    One of the core values of WNY Independent Living is our belief in empowering people with disabilities to make their own choices and live independently. But what happens when health issues challenge your ability to live independently in your home...

  • #1925
    October 4 · 5 min

    Meet the Candidates with Todd Vaarwerk

    Election Day 2026 is coming up in a few weeks, and voting is on the minds of many people in our region and throughout the country. As a mid-term election, this year’s votes may have a significant impact on what happens in our country and region over...

  • #1924
    September 27 · 5 min

    Emergency Preparedness with Erie County's Frank Cammarata

    September is National Preparedness Month. The month focuses on what your family should do to be ready for an emergency. Having a plan and being prepared is especially important for people with disabilities. Frank Cammarata, Director of the Erie County...

  • #1923
    September 17 · 5 min

    Service vs. Assistance Animals with Todd Vaarwerk

    There are many resources available for people with disabilities to assist with day-to-day living. One of those resources includes utilizing an animal to support your needs. But questions often arise about the difference between service animals and...

  • #1922
    September 13 · 5 min

    ILGR Parking Lot Party with Kristen Lazarony and Christine Perrin

    For the second consecutive year, Independent Living of the Genesee Region is hosting a Parking Lot Party at its main location in Batavia. This event is designed to be a day of community and togetherness for the area. ILGR team members Kristen Lazarony...

  • #1921
    September 6 · 5 min

    Kites and Kindness Cookout with Kevin Smith

    WNYIL’s Mental Health Peer Connection hosts activities and events designed to bring the community together with a mental health and wellness focus. The annual Kites and Kindness cookout is one of those events. MHPC Director Kevin Smith joined the show...

  • #1920
    August 30 · 5 min

    Cornhole for a Cause Fundraiser with Doug Bisher

    Independent Living of Niagara County is hosting its 3rd annual Cornhole for a Cause fundraiser in just a few short weeks. In addition to raising funds, this event is designed to be a day of community and support. Addict to Addict Peer Support...

  • #1917
    August 9 · 5 min

    Renewal Center Health and Wellness Fair with Renee Law

    Supporting good mental health is part of the work we do at WNYIL through Mental Health Peer Connection. One of the options we offer for someone who is experiencing or approaching a mental health crisis is the Renewal Center in Buffalo. New this year,...

  • #1916
    August 2 · 5 min

    Articulations Project History with Rae Frank, Larry and Mary Kinney

    Our focus today is on the artistic side.  The ARTiculations project is a collaboration between Independent Living of the Genesee Region and the University Heights Arts Association. This project creates a welcoming and accessible space for artists with...

  • #1914
    July 19 · 5 min

    Disabilty Pride Festival Accessibility Features with Mike Rogers

    The 2026 Disability Pride Festival is coming up this week on Friday, July 24 at Buffalo Riverworks. As a celebration of people of all abilities, one of the areas in focus during the festival is accessibility. Mike Rogers, chairperson of the Festival's...

  • #1912
    July 5 · 5 min

    ILNC Block Party for Independence with April Fearby

    For the past few years in July, Independent Living of Niagara County hosts a public event to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The event is a day of celebration and togetherness, and one the team at ILNC...

  • #1911
    June 28 · 5 min

    Taking Control Speaker Series, July-August with Julie Andrews

    Taking Control Self-Directed Home Care is designed to give individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions the ability to manage their lives and their health directly. Over the past few months, we have introduced you to Taking Control’s new...

  • #1910
    June 21 · 5 min

    A2A and F2F Forums with Arthur Maedl and Cathie Campbell

    Mental Health PEER Connection is a WNYIL agency that is run for and by people with behavioral health disabilities, providing a person-centered approach to peer counseling, among other services. The A2A and F2F programs within MHPC provide support for...

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