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  • Home Modifications with Todd Vaarwerk

    Home Modifications with Todd Vaarwerk
    2026/10/18
    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.
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    5 分
  • Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service Meat Raffle with Marian Hetherly

    Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service Meat Raffle with Marian Hetherly
    2026/10/11
    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.
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    6 分
  • Meet the Candidates with Todd Vaarwerk

    Meet the Candidates with Todd Vaarwerk
    2026/10/04
    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.
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    6 分
  • Emergency Preparedness with Erie County's Frank Cammarata

    Emergency Preparedness with Erie County's Frank Cammarata
    2026/09/27
    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.
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    6 分
  • Service vs. Assistance Animals with Todd Vaarwerk

    Service vs. Assistance Animals with Todd Vaarwerk
    2026/09/17
    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.
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    6 分
  • ILGR Parking Lot Party with Kristen Lazarony and Christine Perrin

    ILGR Parking Lot Party with Kristen Lazarony and Christine Perrin
    2026/09/13
    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.
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    5 分
  • Kites and Kindness Cookout with Kevin Smith

    Kites and Kindness Cookout with Kevin Smith
    2026/09/06
    WNYIL’s Mental Health Peer Connection hosts activities and events designed to bring the community together with a mental health and wellness focus. The annual Kites and Kindness cookout is one of those events. MHPC Director Kevin Smith joined the show to talk about the upcoming Kites and Kindness Cookout.
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    5 分
  • Cornhole for a Cause Fundraiser with Doug Bisher

    Cornhole for a Cause Fundraiser with Doug Bisher
    2026/08/30
    Independent Living of Niagara County is hosting its 3rd annual Cornhole for a Cause fundraiser in just a few short weeks. In addition to raising funds, this event is designed to be a day of community and support. Addict to Addict Peer Support Specialist Doug Bisher joined the show to talk about ILNC’s upcoming Cornhole for a Cause fundraiser.
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    6 分