Peers Like Me

Peers Like Me Working toward a stronger understanding of mental and behavioral health issues and how Peer Support can help.

09/17/2025

πŸŽ‰ We're Hiring!
Young Peers Coordinator

πŸ“ Niagara Falls, Batavia, or Buffalo, NY
πŸ“… Full-Time | 🧠 Peer Support | πŸ’Ό Leadership Role

Are you passionate about empowering youth with lived experience in mental health, foster care, or similar systems? Want to lead a team making real changes across Western NY?

Join WNY Independent Living, Inc. and help us grow our Young Peers Program across Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties.

✨ What You’ll Do:
βœ… Supervise & support Youth Peer Advocates
βœ… Provide in-person & online peer support
βœ… Develop programs that inspire, lead, and connect young people
βœ… Work with schools, providers & communities

πŸ” You Bring:
β€’ Lived experience as a youth/young adult in a support system
β€’ Experience working with youth
β€’ Leadership & communication skills
β€’ Passion for advocacy and peer support
(YPA certification a plus!)

πŸ’‘ We Offer:
β€’ Meaningful, mission-driven work
β€’ A supportive, inclusive team
β€’ Training & growth opportunities
β€’ Competitive salary range of 45,000-50,000 + benefits

πŸ“¬ Apply Now: Send your resume & cover letter to Open Positions - Western New York Independent Living (WNYIL)

Tag someone who would love this opportunity! πŸ’¬

09/15/2025

πŸ“’ You're Invited: WNYIL Fall 2025 Events!

The WNY Independent Living Family of Agencies is hosting some incredible events across Western New York this fall β€” from advocacy to fun and community connection. Join us!

🟒 Saturday, September 27

🎯 ILNC: Co****le for a Cause – 11:00 AM
πŸ“ 140 Genesee Street, Lockport, NY 14094

πŸͺ MHPC: Kites & Kindness Cookout – 11:00 AM
πŸ“ Cheektowaga Town Park Shelter #1, 2600 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225

πŸ—³οΈ Meet the Candidates Days

Make your voice heard! Join us to meet local candidates and talk about the issues that matter to YOU.

πŸ“… Wednesday, October 15 – 2:00 PM
πŸ“ WNYIL Job Club, 3108 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214

πŸ“… Tuesday, October 21 – 11:00 AM
πŸ“ ILGR, 319 W Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020

πŸ“… Wednesday, October 22 – 1:00 PM
πŸ“ ILNC, 746 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14301

Your Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service:

πŸ₯© Friday, November 7
🎟️ NFFRS: Meat Raffle – 6:00 PM
πŸ“ Main-Transit Fire Hall, 6777 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221

πŸ“Œ Learn more: www.wnyil.org

09/12/2025

🌟 WNY Independent Living Staff Retreat – Office Closure Notice

Today, our staff is taking part in the WNY Independent Living Staff Retreat β€” a dedicated time for team development and renewal.

πŸ”’ All WNY Independent Living offices will be closed for the day.
βœ… The Renewal Center remains open to serve you.

We appreciate your support as we invest in our team to better serve our community.

09/05/2025

SAVE THE DATES!!!

πŸ—³οΈ Meet the Candidates Day – October 2025

Come meet your local political candidates and hear where they stand on the issues that matter most to you! Whether you're voting for the first time or you're a seasoned voter, this is your chance to ask questions, get informed, and make your voice heard.

Attend in person or virtually!

πŸ“ Buffalo
πŸ“… Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
πŸ•‘ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
πŸ“Œ Location: Job Club @ 3108 Main St Buffalo, NY 14214

πŸ“ Batavia
πŸ“… Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
πŸ•š Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
πŸ“Œ Location: 319 W Main St Batavia, NY 14020

πŸ“ Niagara
πŸ“… Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
πŸ• Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
πŸ“Œ Location: 746 Portage Rd Niagara Falls, NY 14301

πŸ’» Virtual Access:

πŸ”Ή Zoom (registration required)

πŸ”Ή Live Streamed on:
WNYIL’s page
WNYIL’s YouTube channel

πŸ“ Registration Required:

To attend in person or via Zoom, contact:
πŸ“ž Christine at 716-836-0822, ext. 146

βœ… Let’s Get Out, Get Informed, and Get Involved!

07/30/2025

ARE YOU A REFUGEE OR IMMIGRANT WITH AN ACQUIRED DISABILITY?

Our Heart Speaks (OHS) is collecting powerful personal stories that highlight the strength, courage, and humanity of individuals living with visible or invisible disabilities, including refugees and immigrants navigating displacement, healing and their medical course. If you have found meaning and purpose despite the real challenges you may have faced with health and rehabilitation, discrimination or rebuilding your life, we believe that your journey deserves to be heard – with dignity and respect.

07/29/2025

‼️ Friendly Reminder

Our ADA Anniversary Webinar Panel is happening Tuesday, July 29 – and you’re invited!

Join us for an inspiring hour of conversation, reflection, and action as we honor the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the work still ahead.

Date: Tuesday, July 29
Time: 1:00–2:00 PM
Location: Online – ASL & captioning provided

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Register via the website Training & Education page or click here:
https://lnkd.in/eCBy2wQU

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πŸŽ‰ Disability Pride Festival – Buffalo, NY πŸŽ‰πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, July 26, 2025πŸ•š 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMπŸ“ Buffalo RiverWorks | 359 Gans...
07/26/2025

πŸŽ‰ Disability Pride Festival – Buffalo, NY πŸŽ‰
πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, July 26, 2025
πŸ•š 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
πŸ“ Buffalo RiverWorks | 359 Ganson St, Buffalo, NY
πŸ’΅ FREE Event – All Are Welcome!

Join us for Buffalo’s largest celebration of disability pride, inclusion, and community empowerment β€” a day full of energy, creativity, connection, and fun!

✨ Festival Highlights:
βœ”οΈ 60+ Resource Tables – Local organizations, services, and advocates

🚢 Unity Walk – Walk together in solidarity and celebration

πŸŽͺ Children’s Tent featuring:
🎈 Balloon Artist
🎨 Airbrush Tattoos
🦸 Superhero Visits

🎨 AKG Art Truck – Hands-on creative activities from the Buffalo AKG Art Museum

🎀 Live Performances All Day

πŸŽ™οΈ Speaker Series Tent – Hear from disability leaders, advocates, and storytellers

🍽️ Food Available On-Site – Come hungry! Enjoy local vendors and festival eats

πŸ›οΈ Merch, giveaways, and interactive activities

07/09/2025

🚨 Only 3 Days Left to Become a Sponsor!

Support visibility and empowerment for the disability community. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!

πŸ‘‰ Learn more or sign up:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1155287127899?aff=oddtdtcreator

🌟 Disability Pride Festival 2025 🌟
πŸ“ Buffalo RiverWorks
πŸ“… Saturday, July 26 | 11AM – 3PM

Celebrate inclusion, pride, and community with live entertainment, vendors, resources & more! β™ΏπŸŒˆβœ¨

07/03/2025

Stephanie Orlando took over as CEO of Western New York Independent Living Tuesday, succeeding longtime leader Doug Usiak. She discusses future goals and challenges ahead.

Today on Juneteenth, the day we celebrate the end of slavery, the day we memorialize those who offered us hope for the f...
06/19/2025

Today on Juneteenth, the day we celebrate the end of slavery, the day we memorialize those who offered us hope for the future and the day when we renew our commitment to the struggle for freedom.

In honor of Juneteenth, all WNY Independent Living offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th.
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is a time for reflection, education, and celebration of freedom.
We stand in solidarity with the Black community and honor the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice for all.

We will reopen with regular hours on Thursday, June 20th.

06/04/2025

πŸ“£ Buffalo Mayoral Democratic Primary – Meet the Candidates Day!

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday, June 12, 2025
πŸ•‘ 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
πŸ“ WNY Independent Living, 3108 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214
πŸ’» Also streaming LIVE on Zoom, Facebook & YouTube
πŸ“² Facebook: facebook.com/WNYIL
πŸ“Ί YouTube: youtube.com/user/WNYIL

βœ… Registration required for in-person & Zoom participation.
☎️ Call Christine Hulton at 716-836-0822 ext. 146 to register or ask questions.

πŸ‘₯ Co-sponsored by: VOICE Buffalo & Fruit of the City
πŸ—³οΈ Come hear directly from the Democratic candidates running for Mayor of Buffalo!

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed and get involved β€” virtually or in-person!

04/11/2025

Need Help Transitioning Your CDPAP Services? We're Here for You!
WNY Independent Living is an official CDPAP Facilitator, ready to guide you through every step of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) transition process.

πŸ“§ Email us: wnyil-cdpap@wnyil.org
πŸ“ž Call us: 800-348-8399

Whether you're switching plans or starting fresh, we’ll make the process smooth and stress-free. Let us help you take control of your care!

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