First hour: Monroe County official describes the culture of the Cuomo administration
Second hour: Discussing the challenges the pandemic has presented for people with disabilitiesMonroe County's Director of Development and Planning says Governor Andrew Cuomo made her feel demeaned and uncomfortable when she worked in Albany. Ana Liss has joined the growing group of women who say that the governor was a routine harasser, and created a culture of abuse and fear. She joins us to discuss her experience, and how she hopes these stories will change what we expect and tolerate in leaders at all levels. Our guests:
- Ana Liss, director of development and planning for Monroe County
- Rebecca Traister, journalist and author
Then in our second hour, when COVID-19 vaccines first became available, a local doctor noticed a gap in access when it came to people with disabilities. Dr. Tiffany Pulcino and her team work with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical conditions. They set up mobile vaccine clinics throughout Rochester for their patients. So far, they have helped more than 2,000 patients receive vaccines. This hour, we discuss the challenges the pandemic has presented for people with disabilities – from access to health care and vaccines, issues related to isolation from support systems, and more. Our guests:
- Tiffany Pulcino, M.D., assistant professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and medical director of the UR Medicine Complex Care Center
- Michelle Labossiere-Hall, associate vice president of customized support at Heritage Christian Services
- Stephanie Ramos, advocate and patient of Dr. Pulcino
This story is produced by WXXI's Inclusion Desk, focusing on disabilities and inclusion.
