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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) New York failed to provide desperately needed protective gear, testing and help with staffing for group homes serving residents with…
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UPDATE: Early Monday evening, the New York State Office of Children & Family Services and the NYS Health Department issued a statement rolling back the…
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One aspect of President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan is focused on helping people with disabilities. If passed, the American Rescue Plan would end…
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Philipe Rivera goes by "Flip." He's 34 years old and has cerebral palsy. He has a tattoo on his arm, uses a wheelchair, and communicates through a device…
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When the pandemic reached Rochester, equity coordinator with the city government Luticha André Doucette says that she was concerned for her safety.…
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The first-ever Festival of Inclusion kicks off on Sunday. The community-based event organized by the Golisano Foundation, Best Buddies, and Special…
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As part of Dialogue on Disability Week, we continue our series of conversations about inclusion and disability rights.This hour, we discuss the value of…
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For one Rochesterian, living with a disability as a queer black woman means navigating not only racism and sexism, but also ableism.Since she was a…
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Local disability rights activist Stephanie Woodward recently wrote an opinion piece for the Spina Bifida Association about why she loves her disability.…
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A local sixth grader is going viral in our community. At the age of 14 months, Oscar Merulla-Bonn was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy. He's been…