WELCOME to a NEW, 2026-27 wonderful season of fun,
informative, and educational meetings
Saturday November 7 @12 Noon at The Irvington Public Library, Irvington, NY. Across street from Irvington Train Station
Elizabeth Almond-Bussian, LCSW Director Peer Services Program /Post Rehabilitation Transition Programs
Westchester Independent Living Center
WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER!
The Westchester Independent Living Center (WILC) is a peer-driven, community-based organization that empowers people with disabilities to lead self-directed lives in the community through advocacy, training and referral to resources that promote Independent Living. Founded in 1981, WILC Promotes full community inclusion for people with disabilities by breaking down barriers. With offices in both Westchester and Putnam Counties, WILC serves in excess of 10,000 clients annually.
Join us in welcoming Elizabeth Bussian (LCSW) WILC’s Directory of the Peer Services Program, and a mom to two children with hearing loss as she talks about what services WILC can provide for you, your family, and friends!
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Founded 1983
The Hearing Loss Association of America Westchester Chapter (HLAA Westchester) was originally founded as the Westchester Chapter of Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH) in February 1983 by Edith Renate Shapiro, a Holocaust survivor, chemist, and lifelong advocate for justice. Serving as the founding chapter president, Edith established the group to provide support, education, and advocacy for individuals with hearing loss in the Westchester and Rockland County area.
Over the years, HLAA Westchester has grown to nearly 100 members from Westchester and Rockland counties, Long Island, Connecticut, New York City, New Jersey, and beyond. The chapter offers monthly meetings, educational programs, and social events to help members cope with hearing loss and stay informed about the latest resources and technologies.
HLAA Westchester is governed by a volunteer board of directors and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The chapter is affiliated with the national Hearing Loss Association of America, founded in 1979, which works to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss through education, information, support, and advocacy.