Independent Perspective

MHPC's Job Club and Vocational Skills Training with Amanda Hergert 08.01.2026 5:25 ↓

Amanda Hergert, a Vocational Peer Support Specialist with Mental Health Peer Connection, joins the program to discuss MHPC's Job Club and Vocational Skills training opportunities for anyone dealing with a mental health diagnosis.

Facilitated Enrollment for the Aged, Blind and Disabled with WNYIL's Robert Brandon 22.12.2025 5:29 ↓

Rob Brandon, WNYIL’s Healthy Living Coordinator, joins the program to provide an overview of the benefits of the Facilitated Enrollment for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled program, and its role in the Medicaid process.

An Overview of WNYIL's CORE Program with Healthy Living Coordinator Robert Brandon 22.12.2025 5:29 ↓

Rob Brandon, WNYIL's Healthy Living Coordinator, joins the program to discuss the CORE Program and its focus on adult behavioral health.

Mental Health at the Holidays with MHPC Director Kevin Smith 18.12.2025 5:28 ↓

Mental Health Peer Connection Director Kevin Smith joins the program to discuss how to combat any mental health issues that may arise during the holiday season.

2026 Disability Pride Festival with WNYIL CCEO Tracy LeBlanc 12.12.2025 5:30 ↓

WNYIL's Chief Community Engagement Officer Tracy LeBlanc joins the program to discuss the 2026 Disability Pride Festival, which is scheduled for July 24, 2026.

Winter Preparedness with Erie County's Frank Cammarata 05.12.2025 5:05 ↓

Frank Cammarata, Executive Director of the Erie County Office for the Disabled, joins the program to discuss winter preparedness in Western New York.

Giving Tuesday with WNYIL CCEO Tracy LeBlanc 25.11.2025 5:09 ↓

WNYIL's Chief Community Engagement Officer Tracy LeBlanc joins the program to discuss Giving Tuesday and how your donations can support WNYIL consumers.

Giving Tuesday with WNYIL CEO Stephanie Orlando 21.11.2025 5:18 ↓

WNYIL CEO Stephanie Orlando stops by the podcast to talk about Giving Tuesday and how your support assists people with disabilities.

Native American Heritage Month with Ashley Henhawk 14.11.2025 5:30 ↓

Ashley Henhawk, New York Connects Outreach Specialist for the Seneca Nation, joins the program to discuss Native American Heritage Month.

Veteran Directed Care with Abbey Marchewka 06.11.2025 5:30 ↓

Abbey Marchewka, veteran-directed, peer-centered counselor at WNY Independent Living, joins the program to discuss the services available to Veterans who may need help with activities of daily living.

The Renewal Center with Renee Law 30.10.2025 5:31 ↓

Renee Law, Program Manager at Mental Health Peer Connection's Renewal Center joins the program to talk about the Renewal Center's services and the adjustment to the Center's hours beginning November 1, 2025.

Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service Meat Raffle with Marian Hetherly 24.10.2025 5:50 ↓

Learn about the upcoming Meat Raffle fundraiser to benefit the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 16.10.2025 5:24 ↓

This episode of Independent Perspective is focused on National Disability Employment Awareness Month.