Season 4 · Episode 237
Buffalo, What’s Next? | Sustaining Independent Living
Emyle Watkins spoke with Todd Vaarwerk, the Chief Policy Officer for Western…
What’s Next? · Buffalo Toronto Public Media
June 26, 202355m 46s
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Show Notes
Emyle Watkins spoke with Todd Vaarwerk, the Chief Policy Officer for Western New York Independent Living. Together they discussed the independent living movement and how New York State's 2023-2024 budget may impact residents with disabilities who rely on essential state services to live in their own homes as well as inpatient and outpatient mental health care. This episode was recorded shortly after the budget passed in May.