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The idea for the registry came about after a Geneva woman who cares for a 10-year-old nephew with developmental disabilities, was worried that his occasional loud outbursts could trigger a police response.
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The new Sensory Space is designed for individuals who find the crowds and the music and sights and smells of the main part of the festival too much for them to enjoy comfortably.
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The event, a component of the Golisano Foundation's Spread the Word Inclusion campaign, sought to foster acceptance and inclusivity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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The town is facing separate federal lawsuits claiming police violated state and federal law by not providing American Sign Language or other interpretive services to residents when requested.
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One of the deaf performers at Sunday's Super Bowl pregame activities was actor and NTID graduate Daniel Durant.
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Judge Sunny Bailey started a specialty court program in 2018 called DAAY Court or the detention alternative for autistic youth treatment. "It'll help other people like me," says one autistic teen.
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An executive with Medical Motor Service in Rochester says the time and cost commitment to getting a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is hurting their ability to find enough qualified drivers.
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Finding child care in Monroe County is a challenge. If your child has a disability, it's even harderFor many local families, finding child care has gotten more difficult since the pandemic. Yet for families of children with disabilities, the challenge is even harder to access safe quality childcare.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 25, 2024, we're joined by WBFO journalist Emyle Watkins, who discusses what we need to know about the language surrounding disability issues and how we can become more inclusive thinkers and communicators.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, our guests discuss the sometimes overlooked daily obstacles faced by people with disabilities when it comes to housing and transportation.
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Advocates say a statewide shortage of caregivers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will only get worse if lawmakers in Albany don't hear their urgent pleas.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, January 22, 2024, our guests discuss how they view the world and their art as creators with autism and a traumatic brain injury. It's part of a preview of the docuseries, "Inside Our Autistic Minds."