Independent Living Center - WNYIL

3108 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14214 www.wnyil.org/Independent-Living
Intake
716-836-0822 x126

TTY
716-836-0822

Fax
716-835-3967

Primary Services
Assistive Technology Training, Case/Care Management, Centers for Independent Living, Disability Related Transportation, General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Individual Advocacy, Individual Counseling, Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities, Specialized Information and Referral

Description
Provides independent living skills, information and referral, advocacy, peer counseling, transitional services, benefits and entitlements advisement, educational advocacy, nursing home transition into the community, individual support services, Olmsted housing subsidies, and support groups for people with disabilities. Transportation available.

Loan closet provides free, gently used medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, shower benches, raised toilet seats, portable ramps, and more, based on availability. Delivery available during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist people with disabilities to remain in their homes.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Eligibility
Anyone with a disability.

Service Area: Erie County.

Intake Process
Call intake at 716-836-0822 ext. 126.

Program Fees
Free.

Languages
Interpretation services available, but must be arranged in advance; call to schedule.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
May 30, 2024

Contacts
Chaunci Hinton-Thomas (Primary)
Independent Living Center Director
chinton@wnyil.org
716-836-0822
Daniel Colpoys
Director of Community Engagement
dcolpoys@wnyil.org
716-284-4204 x166
Ernest Churchwell
Public Information Officer
echurchwell@wnyil.org
716-836-0822 x181