Disability Community

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.

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.

Playgrounds should be a space where everyone can have fun without barriers. But many playgrounds have been built without accessible features for children with disabilities. WBFO’s Emyle Watkins toured a local elementary school that just made changes to make their playground more inclusive.

In New York State, currently one in four Direct Support Professional positions sit vacant. This issue was at the center of a White House discussion about President Biden's Better Cares Better Jobs Act on Thursday.

Care, not cuts is what disability advocates and state lawmakers are urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo give as they fight against a proposed $93 million cut to…

Election Day is getting closer and on Wednesday, an array of candidates was in the basement of a building in North Buffalo pitching their campaign themes…