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Buffalo Common Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski is expected to propose a new position within city government that would focus on issues impacting people with disabilities, according to a copy of the agenda item.
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Voters with disabilities in parts of Western New York can get curb-to-curb rides to the polls, free of charge, this Election Day.
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Every three years the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority has to ensure the Buffalo Niagara International Airport is prepared if disaster strikes so they hold a drill to simulate a major emergency. This year they put an emphasis on having volunteers with disabilities and health conditions.
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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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The NFTA manages paratransit, an essential means of transportation for people with disabilities, but some say it’s failing to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
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WBFO’s Disability Reporter Emyle Watkins spoke with Brown on Monday about the message of her book, representation in publishing, and her advice for future authors.
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The Erie County Fair this year has unveiled some new accessibility features to bring the event closer to its goal of universal accessibility.
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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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In March, an Elmwood Village resident was hit by a car on his daily walk. His doctors were surprised he survived. Two months later, he’s left without his companion and with the physical and emotional impacts of the accident. This week, Emyle Watkins explains that while these accidents are more common than you’d expect, cities can help reduce them.