Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) wants to help young people with disabilities and their family members to learn about their rights, and gain advocacy skills. The three sessions, covering different material, will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on three Thursdays throughout February: 2/13, …
Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) welcomes Karina Treleaven to work with the Homeless Alliance of Western New York (HAWNY) to coordinate the Continuum of Care (COC) for people with disabilities of the Genesee Orleans and Wyoming County (GOW) Region as a HAWNY Program Specialist to maximize their community participation. Press release Ms. Treleaven …
Press release The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990,is the single most comprehensive and far-reaching piece of legislation protecting the rights of people with disabilities from discrimination ever enacted, eclipsing the handful of laws that had existed. Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) will …
Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is pleased that Luis Pacheco has joined their team in the role of Medicaid Facilitated Enroller. In this position, he will assist individuals who are aged (over 65 years), legally blind or disabled to acquire health insurance. Press release Mr. Pacheco comes to ILGR with a breadth of experience, …
Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is pleased that Sally Waldron has joined their team in the role of Open Doors Transition Specialist. In this position, she will assist individuals in their re-entry from institutional settings to the community, by facilitating and coordinating comprehensive plans for them to function in society once more. Press release …
Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is pleased that April Fearby has joined their team in the role of Program Specialist under the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Grant. Press release Ms. Fearby brings with her a wealth of experience beyond the two decades she worked in the office of …
Press release The volunteers and staff of Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) are pleased and delighted that Kristen Lazarony, a Rapid Rehousing Independent Living Specialist, has been chosen as one of three recipients of the Unsung Hero Awards of the Homeless Alliance of Western New York (HAWNY). Kexin Ma, Executive Director at HAWNY has announced that …
Press release This past week, the governing Board of the Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) has released an anti-hate and racism statement, in reaction to recent violent events in Western New York and across the country. Director Rae Frank said “The Governing Council of ILGR felt that it …
At the time she was hired by ILGR in November 2021, Ms. Caldwell had worked as a Project Coordinator at Arc GLOW (Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wyoming Counties) for 27 years, and two more years previously as a Family Advocate/Service Coordinator at The Arc of Orleans County in Albion. Ida holds a number of …
Press release It will soon be easier for Orleans County residents who have a disability to take advantage of the programs and services provided by Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR). On Monday April 18th, the agency will be opening an office in the Business Center of the Arnold Gregory …