Taking Control Speaker Series September and October with Julie Andrews
For people with disabilities or chronic health conditions, the ability to manage their lives and their health directly is paramount to maintaining their independence. The Taking Control Self-Directed ...
23 Aug 5min
Lockport Overdose Awareness Day Rally with Erin Zych and Doug Bisher
International Overdose Awareness Day is observed globally on August 31st each year. It is the world's largest annual campaign to remember loved ones lost, acknowledge the grief of families and friends...
16 Aug 5min
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 crisi...
9 Aug 5min
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 create...
2 Aug 5min
Anniversary of the ADA & Discussion on the Olmstead Decision with Todd Vaarwerk
July 26 is the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities act, with this year celebrating 36 years since this groundbreaking legislation was enacted by then President George HW Bush...
26 Jul 5min
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 access...
19 Jul 5min
Disability Pride Festival Speaker Series with Todd Vaarwerk and Mike Rembis
The 2026 Disability Pride Festival is taking place on Friday, July 24 at Buffalo Riverworks. Among the many activities taking place that day, the Festival will feature a Speaker’s Series. Mike Rembis,...
12 Jul 5min
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 cele...
5 Jul 5min
