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One hundred years after a league we all know, the National Football League, was founded, another league launched with the hope of expanding access to football. WBFO’s Emyle Watkins shares how this new sport held a national tournament in New York State for the first time ever this October.
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Disability advocates fear proposed NYS budget will continue staffing crisis, threaten living optionsThe state’s current proposed budget for disability services leaves self-advocates and their workers concerned for their futures.
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Insurance can set limits on wheelchairs and other mobility aids. A WNY organization is fighting backFor many people with disabilities, durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, braces and crutches are an essential part of freedom and mobility. But some say they struggle to have their insurance see it the same way. A local organization is tackling the crisis of high equipment costs and the national push to reduce limitations on equipment.
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Every year on July 26th, the disability community in the United States celebrates a major milestone towards rights and acceptance, while also taking a look at the work that still needs to be done. WBFO’s Emyle Watkins has more on this special anniversary and the celebration of Disability Pride.
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The CDC estimates that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men are abused by an intimate partner, annually. The numbers of individuals with disabilities are disproportionately higher than those without, however, they often go unreported or underserved due to ableism and a lack of accessible resources. However, two local non-profits are combatting this through a unique partnership.
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Laura Tobia held up a photo of her two brothers, John and Billy, during a Zoom press conference Friday.“I want to put a face with their names because…
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Several state senators and assemblymembers say they were surprised to learn that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration does not provide internet access to…
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People living with developmental disabilities often have to overcome more challenges to cast their ballots than the average voter. As they navigate those…
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The state’s ongoing fiscal crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to temporary funding reductions for some cities and postponed planned pay raises…
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The 31st annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day Conference was held in downtown Niagara Falls Thursday. Its morning keynote speaker is a woman…