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The worker shortage's big impact on people with developmental disabilities

By feedbot ~ Posted Tue, 02/08/2022 - 11:30am
For 10 years, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration held back cost of living increases for workers who provide essential services to people with developmental disabilities. Now group homes struggle to hire staff, and the shortage is altering the lives of the people who rely on those workers.
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Tue, 02/08/2022 - 5:32am
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Dialogue on Disability — Devin's story and the Self-Direction program

By feedbot ~ Posted Fri, 01/28/2022 - 3:58pm
This is the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, January 28, 2022.
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Fri, 01/28/2022 - 10:38am
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The COVID-19 pandemic adds to employment challenges for the disability community

By feedbot ~ Posted Fri, 01/28/2022 - 9:54am
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on the American workforce, to say the least. It has presented a lot of challenges, along with some opportunities related to how people work.
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Fri, 01/28/2022 - 3:30am
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New album amplifies writing in song

By feedbot ~ Posted Wed, 01/26/2022 - 7:57pm
A new album is the result of a collaboration between writers who are primarily nonspeaking and musicians interested in developing understanding.
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https://www.wxxinews.org/arts-life/2022-01-26/new-album-amplifies-writing-in-son...
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Wed, 01/26/2022 - 1:07pm
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Inclusion Desk forum focuses on the arts

By feedbot ~ Posted Wed, 01/26/2022 - 6:56pm
WXXI Arts and Life Editor Jeff Spevak hosts a live discussion with local artists with disabilities.
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Thu, 01/27/2022 - 10:23am
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Dialogue on Disability — Discussing barriers to hearing health

By feedbot ~ Posted Wed, 01/26/2022 - 3:54pm
This is the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
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Thu, 01/27/2022 - 8:53am
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Resources, culture make Rochester a draw for many in deaf community

By feedbot ~ Posted Mon, 01/24/2022 - 3:53pm
In the Rochester area, accommodations for those who are deaf or hard of hearing are more common than in many other parts of the country.

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Mon, 01/24/2022 - 10:02am
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People who are blind face multiple barriers to COVID-19 testing

By feedbot ~ Posted Wed, 01/12/2022 - 2:16pm
People who are blind and visually impaired face numerous barriers to COVID-19 testing.
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https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2022-01-12/people-who-are-blind-face-multipl...
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Wed, 01/12/2022 - 10:30am
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Advocates call on state lawmakers to reinstate disability advocacy office

By feedbot ~ Posted Tue, 12/14/2021 - 7:34pm
There is currently no single New York state department that assists all people with disabilities. Disability activists are urging state lawmakers to change that by reinstating an Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities.
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https://www.wxxinews.org/2021-12-14/advocates-call-on-state-lawmakers-to-reinsta...
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Wed, 12/15/2021 - 10:43am
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Breaking down barriers to higher education

By feedbot ~ Posted Fri, 11/19/2021 - 4:29pm
The State University of New York has assembled a 28-member panel to examine the barriers facing students with disabilities on its campuses statewide.
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https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2021-11-19/breaking-down-barriers-to-higher-...
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Fri, 11/19/2021 - 10:58am
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