About
Our Vision
We champion diversity, equity, access, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities and their families, empowering them with choices, opportunities, and a sense of community belonging.
Our Mission
We are a peer-directed organization dedicated to breaking down barriers, promoting civil rights, and enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. We achieve this through relentless advocacy, strong partnerships, impactful programs, responsible practices, and the incorporation of individual life experiences.
Core Values
- Respect for All: We value and honor the differences and uniqueness of every individual.
- Empowerment: We believe in empowering people with disabilities to make their own choices and live independently.
- Inclusion: We are committed to creating opportunities for everyone to fully participate in the community.
- Integrity and Honesty: We practice transparency, mutual respect, and ethical conduct at every level of our organization.
- Person-Centered: Our services are designed to be person-centered and self-directed, meeting the diverse and unique needs of each individual.
Western New York Independent Living, Inc. Board of Directors 2024
Committee
- Paul D. Beakman, Sr., President (ILNC Chair, NFRRS President)
- Richard Dread, Vice President (NFRRS VP)
- Ann L. Scherff, Treasurer (ILGR Chair, P2PNYS Treasurer, NFRRS Treasurer)
- Sue Ann Sehl, Secretary (NFRRS Secretary)
Staff Representative
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- Douglas J. Usiak, CEO
Board Members
- Joseph Ball (P2PNYS Rep)
- Barbara Gaetano (ILNC Rep)
- Linda Makson (ILGR Rep)
- Michael May
- Charles Nellis (NFRRS Rep)
- Holly Nidell
- Alice Patterson
- John Schappacher (ILNC Rep)
- Vathsala Stone
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