Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(BATAVIA) August 10, 2022 – – In light of the disruptions that may occur from the \u201cReAwaken America\u201d Tour in Batavia, Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) will be providing programs and services remotely this Friday, August 12th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ILGR will not allow the event to interfere with its continued advocacy and service for all members of our community. Out of an abundance of caution, though, staff will conduct business as usual on Friday by telephone, E-mail and video and web conferencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last week, the governing Board of the Independent Living of the Genesee Region released an anti-hate and racism statement in reaction to recent violent events in Western New York and across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Director Rae Frank said \u201cThe Governing Council of ILGR felt that it was time to stand up and make it known that the people with disabilities will stand by our friends and neighbors who find themselves marginalized in our society, regardless of their religion, color, sexual identity, and other characteristics. They have, and always will have, a friend and a partner at ILGR.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a member of the Western New York Independent Living, Inc. Family of Agencies, Independent Living of the Genesee Region<\/strong> offers an expanding array of programs and services to help individuals with disabilities take and keep control of their own lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Press release (BATAVIA) August 10, 2022 – – In light of the disruptions that may occur from the \u201cReAwaken America\u201d 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 \u2026<\/p>\n