The Inclusion Desk is a multi-platform reporting effort by WXXI News to inform and transform attitudes and behavior about inclusion. The Inclusion Desk grew from the Move to Include partnership between WXXI and the Golisano Foundation.
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The Rochester Lilac Festival is taking another step towards making the festival more inclusive for individuals with disabilities.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 15, 2024, we host a discussion on the impact adolescent and young adult cancers have on mental health and speak with experts about the best way to provide support to patients and survivors.
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The Deaf Day of Play at The Strong Museum of Play bridged fun and inclusivity, enriching the lives of deaf individuals and aspiring interpreters.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 11, 2024, we discuss the latest in research and treatment for Parkinson's disease, including studies and new treatment methods being used in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region.
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Sam and John Fetters are identical twins with autism. But Sam is in college, while John still struggles to form sentences. Their experience may shed light on the disorder's mix of nature and nurture.
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Morgan's Wonderland, which is believed to be the world's first ultra-accessible theme park, is expanding its offerings to include a hotel and a salon.
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The annual Friendship Festival united Rochester's hockey community in a celebration of diversity, showcasing athletes with developmental disabilities and highlighting the sport's unifying power.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, our guests help us understand a group of brain disorders called frontotemporal dementia. The condition made headlines in recent years after celebrities like Bruce Willis and Wendy Williams announced their diagnoses.
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As Rochester gets ready for the total solar eclipse on April 8, people with disabilities are making their own plans.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to cut $1.2 billion from a home health care program known as consumer-directed care. People who rely on it are objecting.