Episodi

  • WNYIL's Community Accessibility Program with Yoojin Kim

    WNYIL's Community Accessibility Program with Yoojin Kim
    Nov 1 2026
    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 services, as well as to educate them about accessibility issues for people with disabilities. WNYIL’s Community Accessibility Specialist Yoojin Kim joined the program to talk about community accessibility for people with disabilities.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    6 min
  • Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN) with Gabrielle Aldrich

    Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN) with Gabrielle Aldrich
    Oct 29 2026
    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 the ICAN community-based organization for the Western New York Region. Joining us to talk about ICAN and the services offered is ICAN Outreach and Education Navigator Gabrielle Aldrich.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    5 min
  • Home Modifications with Todd Vaarwerk

    Home Modifications with Todd Vaarwerk
    Oct 18 2026
    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 environment? Joining us today to talk about available options to modify your living space to ensure it meets your needs is WNYIL’s Chief Policy Officer Todd Vaarwerk.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    5 min
  • Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service Meat Raffle with Marian Hetherly

    Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service Meat Raffle with Marian Hetherly
    Oct 11 2026
    The Niagara Frontier Radio Service has been a part of the WNYIL Family of Agencies since December 2018. Radio Reading has been on the air for nearly 40 years offering readings of a host of print publications to assist people who have difficulty reading on their own. Joining us today to talk about Radio Reading and one of their upcoming fundraisers is Marian Hetherly.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    6 min
  • Meet the Candidates with Todd Vaarwerk

    Meet the Candidates with Todd Vaarwerk
    Oct 4 2026
    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 the next two years. To assist voters in understanding the issues, WNYIL is hosting Meet the Candidates events this month in Buffalo, Batavia and Niagara Falls. WNYIL’s Chief Policy Officer Todd Vaarwerk joined the show to discuss the upcoming elections and our Meet the Candidates events.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    6 min
  • Emergency Preparedness with Erie County's Frank Cammarata

    Emergency Preparedness with Erie County's Frank Cammarata
    Sep 27 2026
    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 Office for People with Disabilities, joined the show to offer advice on being prepared should an emergency arise.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    6 min
  • Service vs. Assistance Animals with Todd Vaarwerk

    Service vs. Assistance Animals with Todd Vaarwerk
    Sep 17 2026
    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 assistance animals, and what is allowable with each. WNYIL’s Chief Policy Officer Todd Vaarwerk joined the show to talk about the difference between service and assistance animals in the community.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    6 min
  • ILGR Parking Lot Party with Kristen Lazarony and Christine Perrin

    ILGR Parking Lot Party with Kristen Lazarony and Christine Perrin
    Sep 13 2026
    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 and Christine Perrin joined the show to talk about ILGR’s upcoming Parking Lot Party.
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    5 min