Independent Living Center- Batavia

Independent Living Center- Batavia Peer-run organization part of the WNY Independent Living Family of Agencies serving Genesee region.

The ILGR assists persons with disabilities to realize their life choices through information and referral, independent living skills, individual and systems advocacy and peer counseling.

🎨 Happy INSPIRE Art Day! ✨Art is a powerful way to express creativity, identity, and community. At WNY Independent Livin...
01/31/2026

🎨 Happy INSPIRE Art Day! ✨

Art is a powerful way to express creativity, identity, and community. At WNY Independent Living, we celebrate the creativity of individuals with disabilities and the many ways art fosters connection, empowerment, and inclusion.

This year, as we host the Disability Pride Festival, our theme is “The Art of Access” highlighting how accessibility and inclusion allow everyone to fully participate in arts, culture, and community life.

📅 Event Details:
Date: Friday, July 24th
Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Buffalo RiverWorks

We also proudly celebrate the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) a law that continues to promote accessibility, equity, and independence for all.

Join us in celebrating creativity, independence, and the beauty of accessible art for all!

💖 Self-Love Month 💖Choosing self-love means prioritizing your mental wellness and surrounding yourself with people who u...
01/28/2026

💖 Self-Love Month 💖

Choosing self-love means prioritizing your mental wellness and surrounding yourself with people who understand.

Through Mental Health Peer Connection, WNY Independent Living offers peer support led by individuals with lived experience because healing and growth don’t happen alone.

Mental Health Peer Connection, a program of WNY Independent Living, provides peer-to-peer support led by individuals with lived experience. MHPC offers a safe, supportive space to build confidence, develop coping skills, and work toward personal goals.

MHPC services include:
• One-on-one peer support
• Advocacy and benefits assistance
• Housing and employment support
• Wellness and recovery resources
• Community connection and empowerment

📞 Contact MHPC: 716-836-0822

Independent Living of Genesee Region will be closed today January 26th. Employees will be working remotely.
01/26/2026

Independent Living of Genesee Region will be closed today January 26th. Employees will be working remotely.

🦋 January is Thyroid Awareness Month!Your thyroid is a small gland in your neck, but it does BIG things! It makes hormon...
01/26/2026

🦋 January is Thyroid Awareness Month!

Your thyroid is a small gland in your neck, but it does BIG things! It makes hormones that help your body use energy and even control how fast your heart beats.

✅ Did you know?

Kids and teens can have thyroid problems too. It can affect how they grow, feel, and even how they do in school. That’s why it’s important to learn about thyroid health!
💡 Want more tips and resources for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN)?

Please reach out to our Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program at 585-815-8501 ext. 401. 📞

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💛 World Leprosy Day 💛Today, we raise awareness about leprosy (Hansen’s disease)—a curable condition that still carries s...
01/25/2026

💛 World Leprosy Day 💛

Today, we raise awareness about leprosy (Hansen’s disease)—a curable condition that still carries stigma due to misunderstanding. With early diagnosis and treatment, people can live full, healthy lives.

At WNY Independent Living, we believe that awareness, access, and inclusion break down barriers. We advocate for dignity, equity, and support for people with disabilities and health conditions, empowering individuals to live independently and fully participate in their communities.

Let’s end stigma, spread knowledge, and stand for inclusion.

💙 Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day 💙Today, we raise awareness about Moebius syndrome, a rare neurological condition that a...
01/24/2026

💙 Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day 💙

Today, we raise awareness about Moebius syndrome, a rare neurological condition that affects facial expression and eye movement. Awareness helps break down misconceptions and highlights the importance of inclusion, understanding, and accessibility.

At WNY Independent Living, we support individuals with a wide range of disabilities by promoting independence, self-advocacy, and full participation in the community. Everyone deserves respect, opportunity, and the freedom to live life on their own terms.

Let’s spread awareness and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

💚 January is Mental Wellness Month! 💚Taking care of your mental health is just as important as physical health. Awarenes...
01/22/2026

💚 January is Mental Wellness Month! 💚

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as physical health. Awareness, support, and connection can make a world of difference.

At WNY Independent Living, our Mental Health Peer Connection (MHPC) program provides peer support, one-on-one counseling, and resources to help individuals navigate mental health challenges, build resilience, and maintain independence.

📞 Contact MHPC: 716 836 0822
📍 Address: 3108 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214

Prioritize your mental wellness this month and remember, you are not alone.

01/21/2026

🎒 FREE Special Education & Advocacy Workshop 🎒

Parents and caregivers—join us for a two-day virtual workshop designed to help you better support and advocate for your child at school.

📅 Dates: Tuesday, January 20 & Thursday, January 22
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Online via Zoom

✅ Learn about your child’s rights
✅ How to work with schools and teachers
✅ How to stay organized and speak up for your child’s needs

🎁 Attend both days in full and receive a FREE Special Education Advocacy Bag!

🔹 Must live or work in Orleans or Genesee County
🔹 Space available to request accommodations

📲 Scan the QR code to register or contact April Fearby:
📞 585-815-8501 ext. 401
📧 afearby@wnyil.org

01/21/2026

🌿 Wellness Workshop Series – Transform Your Life 🌿

Join us this January 2026 for a FREE, hands-on wellness workshop series designed to support your mind, body, and everyday life using the Eight Dimensions of Wellness model.

🗓 Workshop Dates:
• January 9 – Emotional Wellness
• January 16 – Physical Wellness
• January 23 – Social Self Care
• January 30 – Financial Self Care

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Independent Living of the Genesee Region
319 W. Main St. (Rear Door with Green Awning)
Batavia, NY 14020

✨ Learn practical tools
✨ Participate in fun activities
✨ Build healthier habits

🍎 Snacks and drinks provided
🪑 Seating is limited—RSVP required

📞 To register or request accommodations, contact:
Cathy DeMare | 585-815-8501 ext. 400

🏃‍♂️ Join the Race Against Dementia! 🧠💛Today, we raise awareness and take action in the fight against dementia. Early su...
01/21/2026

🏃‍♂️ Join the Race Against Dementia! 🧠💛

Today, we raise awareness and take action in the fight against dementia. Early support, education, and access to the right resources are essential to helping individuals live with independence and dignity.

At WNY Independent Living, we support individuals through Transition Services, including Open Doors, which helps people move from institutional settings back into the community. Institutional settings may include long-term care facilities, hospitals, psychiatric centers, and residential treatment facilities.

Open Doors supports individuals living in nursing homes or intermediate care facilities by connecting them with the services they need to return home and thrive in the community. Transition Specialists assist with identifying support, finding affordable and accessible housing, arranging in-home services, and preparing for a successful transition.

Once in the community, Adult Transitional Services and Independent Living Specialists (ILS) can help individuals remain independent by accessing support such as CDPAP aide services, waiver programs, Managed Care or Managed Long-Term Care options, and connections to the Department of Social Services.

📞 Contact the location near you for assistance:
• Independent Living Center of Erie County: 716-836-0822
• Independent Living of the Genesee Region: 585-815-8501
• Independent Living of Niagara County: 716-284-4131

Together, we empower individuals and families with the tools and support needed to live independently in the community.

🏠 Keep Your Family Safe from Radon!Radon is a gas you can’t see or smell, but it can make you sick. It’s the second lead...
01/20/2026

🏠 Keep Your Family Safe from Radon!

Radon is a gas you can’t see or smell, but it can make you sick. It’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. The only way to know if it’s in your home? Test it!

✅ How to Stay Safe: Test your home every 2 years or after big renovations.
Genesee County residents can get a FREE test kit from the Health Department.
Others can buy kits at local hardware stores.
✅ If Levels Are High:
Install a radon system to lower the gas.

💡 If you live in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, or Wyoming Counties (GLOW region) and qualify, funding may be available through a local grant program.

Contact the Genesee County Health Department for more info!
💡 Quick Tips:
✔ Seal cracks in your foundation
✔ Improve basement airflow
✔ Don’t smoke indoors
✔ Ask about radon tests when buying a home.
A simple test can save lives!

Learn more at GOHealthNY.org or please reach out to our Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program at 585-815-8501 ext. 401.

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319 West Main Street
Batavia, NY
14020

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