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Dialogue on Disability - How to support survivors of gun violence

Chris Hilderbrant, Shakiyl Muhammad and Porche Powell on "Connections."
Megan Mack
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WXXI News
Chris Hilderbrant, Shakiyl Muhammad and Porche Powell appear on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 12, 2023.
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Much of the focus on gun violence centers on homicides and death. But as the New York Times recently reported, Rochester is home to a growing community of gun violence survivors, many of whom are now living with permanent disability. There is an effort underway to support survivors, but it's not easy.

We discuss the impact with our guests as part of our Dialogue on Disability series:

  • Chris Hilderbrant, executive director of the Rochester Spinal Association
  • Porche Powell, gun violence survivor who is a leader of a Rochester Spinal Association support group
  • Shakiyl Muhammad, gun violence survivor who is a member of a Rochester Spinal Association support group
Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.