10Aug
ILGR Parking Lot Party
Independent Living of the Genesee Region
Agencies
Serving people with disabilities in Genesee, Wyoming, and Orleans Counties.
Our Vision
Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is the connection for community and systems change to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Our Mission
ILGR is a grassroots, peer directed, multi-cultural civil rights organization for/of people with disabilities facilitating individual and community change; advancing self- directing resources and programs, that promotes equal access and peer relationships in our homes and communities through collaboration and education. Our dedicated staff provide a comfortable, professional office that offer the following programs: information and referral, individual and systems advocacy, transitional services, independent living skills training.
Spotlight Event: ILGR Parking Lot Party
When: Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Where: 319 West Main St., Batavia, NY 14020 (Crickler Building)
Join us for a fun, family-friendly day as we celebrate the disability community and work together to raise awareness and promote inclusion! We’re celebrating the 3 E’s: Education, Equality, Empowerment!
Schedule of Events:
- 10:00 AM – 3:00PM – Basket Raffle and BBQ Ticket Sales: Inside ILGR
Note: Chicken BBQ tickets Available until 1:00 pm or sold out - 10:20AM – Welcome! and Opening Remarks.
- 11:00AM – Unveiling of ILGR new logo/sign
Happening next to Green Awning - 12:00PM – Chicken BBQ served in Center Tent
- 1:15PM – Final Call for Chicken BBQ tickets
Touch the Van Children’s contest center parking lot! - 2:45 PM – Final Call for ALL Raffle Tickets
- 3:30 PM – Closing Remarks and Raffle Draw
Activity Locations:
- Open House: Inside ILGR Atrium
- Vendors and Local Agencies: Back side of parking lot
- FREE Children’s Games and Activities: Center front parking lot
- Human Slot Machine, Golf and Plinko: Center front parking lot
- Music & Entertainment by: Tim Ruffin
- Fire Truck: Behind Ziebart
This event is free and open to the public – everyone is welcome!
To purchase Chicken BBQ Tickets or a Vendor Table, visit our Eventbrite page
Interested in sponsoring this event? Gold- $1000 Silver- $750 Bronze- $500
For information, contact Rae Frank at 585-815-8501 ext. 406 or rfrank@wnyil.org
Download our Event Flyer
Our Programs and Services
- Independence Express
- Information and Referral Services
- Loan Closet
- Mental Health Peer Connection (MHPC)
- NY Connects
- Nursing Home/Hospital Transition
- Olmstead Housing
- Open Doors
- Peer Support
- Resources for People with Developmental Disabilities
- Support Groups
- Veteran Directed Care
- Workshops and Skills Training
- Youth Transition
Exclusive Programs at Independent Living of the Genesee Region
ARTiculations Exhibition
For artists with disabilities, juried competition to have artwork exhibited in our reception area for a group or solo show.
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) program enhances care for children and youth with special healthcare needs. It advocates for improved public policies to increase families’ access to high-quality medical care and essential resources. By advocating for policy changes, CYSHCN strives to promote optimal care and support for children and their families.
Volunteer Opportunities
Whether they come in regularly or help at special events, volunteers offer a vital service to Independent Living.
Governing Council
If you would like the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities in your community, please inquire about serving on our Governing Council. Contact Rae Frank, Director, at 585-815-8501 ext. 406 or email at rfrank@wnyil.org.
Office Help
We always need volunteers to maintain our Loan Closet and help with office cleaning and clerical tasks. Contact us at 585-815-8501 ext. 400 to inquire about ways you can help.
Upcoming Events
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Locations
319 West Main St.,
Batavia, NY 14020
585-815-8501 ext. 400
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
243 South Main St.,
Albion, NY 14411
585-815-8501 ext. 421
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.