http://www.wnyil.orgenEducationCopyright WNY Independent Living, Inc.https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4edb361d870db3eca04aa9539ee44b4e.jpghttp://www.wnyil.orgSun, 19 Jul 2026 12:50:14 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.WNY Independent Living, Inc.lyarnes@wnyil.orgWNY Independent Living's Weekly Radio show updating you about agency and community service, programs, events.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anniversary-of-the-ada-discussion-on-the-olmstead-decision-with-todd-vaarwerk--72899143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72899143Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:55:02 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.July 26 is the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities act, with this year celebrating 36 years since this groundbreaking legislation was enacted by then President George HW Bush. This legislation was followed in 1999 by the...340ada,disabilties,olmstead,wnyilfalse1915fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disabilty-pride-festival-accessibility-features-with-mike-rogers--72896865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72896865Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:50:02 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.The 2026 Disability Pride Festival is coming up this week on Friday, July 24 at Buffalo Riverworks. As a celebration of people of all abilities, one of the areas in focus during the festival is accessibility. Mike Rogers, chairperson of the Festival's...343buffalo,disabilitypridefestival,dsiability,riverworksfalse1914fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disability-pride-festival-speaker-series-with-todd-vaarwerk-and-mike-rembis--72896545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72896545Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:50:03 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.The 2026 Disability Pride Festival is taking place on Friday, July 24 at Buffalo Riverworks. Among the many activities taking place that day, the Festival will feature a Speaker’s Series. Mike Rembis, chairperson of the Speaker Series, joined the show...344buffalo,disability,disabilitypridefestival,riverworks,speakersfalse1913fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ilnc-block-party-for-independence-with-april-fearby--72582388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72582388Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:30:02 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.For the past few years in July, Independent Living of Niagara County hosts a public event to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The event is a day of celebration and togetherness, and one the team at ILNC...314ada,blockparty,ilnc,wnyilfalse1912fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-control-speaker-series-july-august-with-julie-andrews--72582012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72582012Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:20:03 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Taking Control Self-Directed Home Care is designed to give individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions the ability to manage their lives and their health directly. Over the past few months, we have introduced you to Taking Control’s new...344speakerseries,takingcontrol,wnyil,workshopsfalse1911fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a2a-and-f2f-forums-with-arthur-maedl-and-cathie-campbell--72568642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72568642Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:10:02 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Mental Health PEER Connection is a WNYIL agency that is run for and by people with behavioral health disabilities, providing a person-centered approach to peer counseling, among other services. The A2A and F2F programs within MHPC provide support for...330a2a,addiction,f2f,forums,mhpc,wnyil,workshopsfalse1910fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disability-pride-festival-activities-with-holly-nidell--72563319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72563319Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:42:00 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.The 2026 Disability Pride Festival is taking place Friday, July 24 at Buffalo Riverworks from two to seven pm. It will be a day filled with activities for all ages and abilities. Holly Nidell, one of the event’s planning committee members, joined the...345disabilitypride,festival,wnyilfalse1909fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/significance-of-the-disability-pride-festival-with-holly-nidell--72392075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72392075Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.The annual Disability Pride Festival is a collaboration of multiple community organizations to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990. This year’s festival is scheduled for Friday, July 24 at...334community,disability,eriecounty,festival,wnyilfalse1908fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/niagara-frontier-radio-reading-service-summer-bash-with-marian-hetherly--72083384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72083384Sun, 31 May 2026 13:05:00 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.An affiliate of the WNYIL Family of Agencies since 2018, the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service is a volunteer-driven radio station that provides free audio versions of national and local newspapers, magazines, and books 24/7 for people who are...340boysofsummer,fundraiser,radioreading,wnyilfalse1907fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primary-elections-with-todd-vaarwerk--72083348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72083348Sun, 24 May 2026 13:01:00 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Election season is an important topic for discussion every year. But while conversations often focus heavily on the general election in November, the local primary elections don’t receive as much notice. WNYIL’s Chief Policy Officer Todd Vaarwerk...332advocacy,elections,erie,genesee,niagara,primaries,wnyilfalse1906fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ilgr-homelessness-programs-with-kristen-lazarony--71910938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71910938Sun, 17 May 2026 18:35:00 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Affordable housing is a topic that is top of mind in any economic climate, but more so when inflation is high and monthly expenses become more difficult to manage. The team at Independent Living of the Genesee Region works to assist community members...352genesee,homeless,housing,ilgr,wnyilfalse1905fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-control-speaker-series-may-and-june-events-with-julie-andrews--71910915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71910915Thu, 07 May 2026 18:34:10 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Taking Control Self-Directed Home Care is designed to give individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions the ability to manage their lives and their health directly. In April, we introduced a new workshop series: the Taking Control...330aging,onlinesafety,speakerseries,takingcontrol,wnyil,workshopfalse1904fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-overview-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-with-todd-vaarwerk--71779150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71779150Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:08:45 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.July 26, 1990 marked a significant day in Disability history. On that day, then President George Herbert Walker Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. This law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all...331ada,americanswithdisabilitiesact,disabilities,georgehwbush,wnyilfalse1903fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-advocacy-begins-with-me-workshop-series-with-julia-lange--71521727https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71521727Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:30:02 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Self-advocacy is the ability to understand and assert one’s own needs, rights, and interests effectively. It involves communicating, negotiating for oneself, and making informed decisions. This skill is crucial in daily life. Julia Lange, ACCES-VR...326access-vr,advocacy,buffalo,disabilities,wnyilfalse1902fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/articulations-10th-anniversary-celebration-with-rae-frank-and-larry-and-mary-kinney--71408298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71408298Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:37:58 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.For the past ten years, Independent Living of the Genesee Region and the university Heights Arts Association have created a welcoming and accessible space for artists with disabilities through the ARTiculations project, an artist display area located...294art,articulations,batavia,geneseecounty,ilgr,uhaa,wnyilfalse1901fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wellness-initiatives-at-independent-living-of-the-genesee-region-with-rebecca-batt--71051562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71051562Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:10:02 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Wellness is a journey that is different for everyone. Our wellness impacts every aspect of our lives, including the workplace. As a path to wellness, the team at Independent Living of the Genesee Region practices the New York State Office of Mental...348batavia,geneseecounty,ilgr,wellness,wnyilfalse1900fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-control-speaker-series-with-julie-andrews--71049934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71049934Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:02 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Taking Control Self-Directed Home Care provides programs that empower individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions to shape their support to fit their lives. WNYIL’s Taking Control team is enhancing the work it does with consumers...330albion,batavia,buffalo,cdpap,homecare,lockport,malone,massena,niagarafalls,oneonta,takingcontrol,watertown,wnyil,workshopsfalse1899fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/choose-healthy-wny-workshops-with-wnyil-healthy-living-coordinator-rob-brandon--70833885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70833885Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:03 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.In partnership with the Western New York Integrated Care Collaborative, Western New York Independent Living’s Healthy Living Department works to guide individuals toward programs and services that can help them to live their lives in the best way...334choosehealthy,healthy,healthyliving,wnyil,workshopsfalse1898fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/substance-use-disorder-support-groups-with-mhpc-assistant-director-cathie-campbell--70612400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70612400Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:02 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.An agency of Western New York Independent Living, Mental Health PEER Connection is an organization run for and by people with behavioral health disabilities. One of the hallmarks of MHPC’s work is finding ways to open lines of communication to support...301buffalo,eriecounty,independentperspective,mentalhealth,mhpc,substanceabuse,substanceusedisorder,supportgroups,wnyilfalse1897fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mental-health-support-groups-with-mhpc-s-assistant-director-cathie-campbell--70490021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70490021Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:53:31 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Mental Health PEER Connection is an organization run for and by people with behavioral health disabilities. As a part of Western New York Independent Living, MHPC focuses on finding ways to meet consumers where they are at. That’s why MHPC offers...324buffalo,disabilitycommunity,indpendentliving,mentalhealth,supportgroups,wnyilfalse1896fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-technology-with-rick-woods--70454945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70454945Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:02 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Changes in technology take place rapidly in our current society. For businesses, understanding and adapting to trends in technology is vital. But individuals outside of business often struggle to keep up with changes in tech; leaving you with the...355disability,disabilitycommunity,technology,wnyilfalse1895fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/call-for-performers-for-the-2026-disability-pride-festival-with-sophia-roberts--70018830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70018830Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:30:12 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Western New York Independent Living is one of approximately 40 non-profits agencies who work together to present the Disability Pride Festival every year in July. This year’s festival will be held on Friday, July 24 at Buffalo Riverworks, and the...331disabilitycommunity,disabilitypride,festival,wnyilfalse1894fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/independence-express-with-cathy-colicchia--70017057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70017057Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:30:06 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.One of the many services offered by Western New York Independent Living is Independence Express, a fee-based transportation program that offers rides for people with disabilities who reside in one of five Western New York Counties. Joining us to tell...329bus,disabilitycommunity,transportation,van,wnyilfalse1893fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-discussion-on-fair-housing-with-wnyil-s-chief-policy-officer-todd-vaarwerk--70014536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70014536Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:43:55 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.The Fair Housing Act of 1968 was meant to remove discrimination in the housing process, but one area that was not initially addressed was fair housing for people with disabilities. That was rectified approximately 20 years later, but there is still...330disability,fairhousingact,housing,wnyilfalse1892fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-discussion-on-the-nys-budget-with-todd-vaarwerk--69791892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69791892Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:11:39 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.The New York State Budget process plays a significant role in supporting services for the disability community. So that means that New York State budget season is a busy time of year for Western New York Independent Living’s Policy Office. WNYIL's...331budget,disability,disabilitycommunity,newyorkstate,westernnewyork,wnyilfalse1891fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loan-closets-at-wnyil-s-independent-living-centers-with-aaron-baier-niccanda-watkins--69624026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69624026Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:03:27 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Western New York Independent Living offers a number of services to consumers to assist with many aspects of life. One of those services is the existence of medical loan closets at each of the three Independent Living Centers where consumers can borrow...325erie,geneseeregion,ilgr,ilnc,independentliving,loancloset,medicalequipment,niagaracounty,wnyilfalse1890fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volunteer-opportunities-at-niagara-frontier-radio-reading-service-with-marian-hetherly--69550085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69550085Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:06:48 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service is a special radio station that broadcasts national and local newspapers, magazines, and best-selling books 24/7, for the 100,000 people across Western New York and Southern Ontario who are blind or have another...324disability,nfrrs,radioreading,westernnewyork,wnyilfalse1889fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ilgr-s-articulations-exhibition-project-with-rae-frank-llana-cowie--69356725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69356725Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:57:29 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Independent Living of the Genesee Region has a new ARTiculations Exhibition that will run through March 31, 2026. Rae Frank, Director of Independent Living of the Genesee Region and Llana Cowie, Artist, join the program to discuss the ARTiculations...331art,artexhibit,articulations,geneseeregion,ilgr,independentperspective,wnyilfalse1888fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mhpc-s-job-club-and-vocational-skills-training-with-amanda-hergert--69355903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69355903Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:29:29 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.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.325independentperspective,jobclub,jobsearch,mentalhealth,mhpc,peersupport,wnyilfalse1887fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/facilitated-enrollment-for-the-aged-blind-and-disabled-with-wnyil-s-robert-brandon--69167707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69167707Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:09:06 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.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.329feabd,independentliving,independentperspective,medicaid,wnyilfalse1886fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-overview-of-wnyil-s-core-program-with-healthy-living-coordinator-robert-brandon--69167620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69167620Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:00:55 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Rob Brandon, WNYIL's Healthy Living Coordinator, joins the program to discuss the CORE Program and its focus on adult behavioral health.329behavioralhealth,core,independentliving,independentperpspective,wnyilfalse1885fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mental-health-at-the-holidays-with-mhpc-director-kevin-smith--69125143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69125143Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:09:16 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.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.328depression,holidayblues,mentalhealth,mhpc,wnyilfalse1884fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-disability-pride-festival-with-wnyil-cceo-tracy-leblanc--69007304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69007304Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:39:13 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.WNYIL's Chief Community Engagement Officer Tracy LeBlanc joins the program to discuss the 2026 Disability Pride Festival, which is scheduled for July 24, 2026.330ada,buffaloriverworks,disabilitycommunity,disabilitypride,wnyilfalse1883fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winter-preparedness-with-erie-county-s-frank-cammarata--68906168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68906168Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:19:48 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Frank Cammarata, Executive Director of the Erie County Office for the Disabled, joins the program to discuss winter preparedness in Western New York.305disabilitycommunity,eriecounty,winter,wnyilfalse1882fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/giving-tuesday-with-wnyil-cceo-tracy-leblanc--68741653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68741653Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:38:20 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.WNYIL's Chief Community Engagement Officer Tracy LeBlanc joins the program to discuss Giving Tuesday and how your donations can support WNYIL consumers.309donate,givingtuesday,wnyil.false1881fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/giving-tuesday-with-wnyil-ceo-stephanie-orlando--68685207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68685207Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:23:41 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.WNYIL CEO Stephanie Orlando stops by the podcast to talk about Giving Tuesday and how your support assists people with disabilities.318disabilitycommunity,donate,givingtuesday,wnyilfalse1880fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/native-american-heritage-month-with-ashley-henhawk--68572010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68572010Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:31:01 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Ashley Henhawk, New York Connects Outreach Specialist for the Seneca Nation, joins the program to discuss Native American Heritage Month.330nativeamericanheritagemonth,senecanation,wnyilfalse1879fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/veteran-directed-care-with-abbey-marchewka--68452096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68452096Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:54:34 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.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.330veteran,wnyilfalse1878fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-renewal-center-with-renee-law--68349234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68349234Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:29:04 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.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, 2025.331mentalhealth,mhpc,renewalcenter,wnyilfalse1877fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/niagara-frontier-radio-reading-service-meat-raffle-with-marian-hetherly--68269317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68269317Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:42:55 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.Learn about the upcoming Meat Raffle fundraiser to benefit the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service.350meat_raffle,nfrrs,radio_reading,wnyilfalse1876fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-disability-employment-awareness-month--68166015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68166015Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:10:12 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.This episode of Independent Perspective is focused on National Disability Employment Awareness Month.324false1875fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-the-candidates-with-todd-vaarwerk--68062289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68062289Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:00:30 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.331advocacy,elections,wnyilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parent-to-parent-network-with-heather-emory--67956122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67956122Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:07:15 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.331parents,wnyilfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-people-with-disabilities-can-advocate-for-themselves--67893869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67893869Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:18:18 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.33118xxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kites-and-kindness-cookout--67781016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67781016Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:48:46 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laws-protecting-the-rights-of-people-with-disabilities--67690255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67690255Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:18:34 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.328falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ilnc-2nd-annual-cornhole-for-a-cause-fundraiser--67621081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67621081Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:31:01 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.329falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/virtual-open-mic-freedom-of-expression-support-group--67520896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67520896Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:37:46 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disability-advocacy-during-the-trump-administration--67439698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67439698Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:32:43 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-homes-safer-places-to-live--67260668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67260668Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:47:28 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.344falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ilgr-parking-lot-party--67188696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67188696Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:52:17 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doug-usiak-retrospective-on-44-years-with-wnyil--67089943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67089943Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:28:19 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disability-pride-festival-entertainment-stage--66996444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66996444Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:10:13 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disability-pride-festival--66976309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66976309Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:57:41 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nfrrs-summer-bash-fundraiser--66820340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66820340Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:55:44 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.328falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disability-pride-month--66724134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66724134Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:14:15 +0000WNY Independent Living, Inc.323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/democratic-primary-for-mayor-meet-the-candidates-day--66594058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66594058Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:26:30 +0000WNY Independent Living, 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