Children and Youth Special Care Needs Family Resource Library is now available by appointment

Relatives of young people with disabilities from Genesee and Orleans Counties can make appointments to investigate adaptive devices and other equipment before investing in them Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR), working in cooperation with the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments, has opened a Children and Youth with Special Health …

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Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is holding a FREE “MEET THE CANDIDATES” DAY

Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is holding a FREE “MEET THE CANDIDATES” DAY to enable local residents with disabilities — or anyone from the community — to hear and discuss issues with some of those who are on the ballot in the November General Election.  While it is an “off-year election” our …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region welcomes Caitlyn Allen as a HAWNY Program Specialist

Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is pleased that Caitlyn Allen has joined their team in the role of Homeless Alliance of Western New York (HAWNY) Program Specialist.  In this position, she will coordinate the Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming (GOW) Continuum of Care (COC) and maximize community participation. Press release Previously, Ms. Allen worked …

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WNY Independent Living Family of Agencies to present at LiveOn NY’s 33rd Annual Conference on Aging

Press Release Staff of the Western New York Independent Living Family of Agencies (WNYIL) are honored to be among the presenters at the virtual LiveOn NY’s 33rd Annual Conference on Aging and Sponsor Expo, “Building the Future Together”  On the opening Day, Wednesday January 25, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, Independent Living of the Genesee …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region to work remotely on August 12th due to possible disruptions

Press release (BATAVIA) August 10, 2022 – – In light of the disruptions that may occur from the “ReAwaken America” Tour in Batavia, Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) will be providing programs and services remotely this Friday, August 12th. ILGR will not allow the event to interfere with its continued …

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BATAVIA/Independent Living of the Genesee Region to hold Open House for improvements to its Batavia Office

Press release So that residents of the GOW Counties (Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming) who have a disability are aware of the expanded programs and services provided by Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR), we will be holding an Open House at our main facility at 319 West Main Street in Batavia.  Those who attend, …

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WNY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region hires Outreach Specialist

Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR), a member of the Western New York Independent Living, Inc. Family of Agencies, welcomes Kara Beth Baker to assist people with disabilities in the Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming County (GOW) Region as a New York Connects Independent Living Outreach Specialist.  Ms. Baker brings 22 years of experience …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region promotes Kahlil Simon to be its new Housing Specialist

Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) welcomes Kahlil Simon into his new position as a Housing Specialist. In this role, he will assist individuals to apply for, and navigate, the programs and services offered through ILGR, including, coordinating housing evaluations for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, household budget counseling, employment advocacy, home environmental accessibility consultation, as well as serving …

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BATAVIA/Independent Living of the Genesee Region is seeking people who would like to participate in advocacy for people with disabilities

Press release People with any kind of disability need an advocate to be in their corner and assure that they have the same rights and considerations as their able-bodied neighbors.  The area’s leading human-rights organization run by, and for, people with disabilities, Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) in Batavia is …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act with a community picnic

Batavia’s consumer-run human service and advocacy agency for people with disabilities, Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) held an ADA Picnic to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The picnic was open to the general public and offered free food, fun, …

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