Stephanie Orlando took over as CEO of Western New York Independent Living Tuesday, succeeding longtime leader Doug Usiak. She discusses future goals and challenges ahead.

This week, it's expected the Senate will begin voting on Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill", which includes substantial cuts to Medicaid. However, New Yorkers with disabilities maybe be impacted by these cuts in both direct and indirect ways.

Buffalo mayoral candidates face tough questions from disabled voters on mental health, policing, and crisis response at local forum.

NYS OPWDD Commissioner Willow Baer talks agency goals, regional disability health clinic funding, Medicaid cuts, and workforce pay in an exclusive Disabilities Beat interview with Emyle Watkins.

Gillibrand spoke out on significant Medicaid cuts that could harm hospitals and medical care for marginalized communities if passed through the Senate.

How do these candidates feel they’ve shown up for, and will show up for, the disability community if elected?

Recently, BTPM NPR's Emyle Watkins sat down with advocate Holly Nidell, who shared her advice on living a life of purpose, sharing your story openly and becoming more involved.

Since the US Department of Health and Human Services released its report, Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria: Review of Evidence and Best Practices, concerns have been raised, especially by the LGBTQ+, disability, and medical communities. We speak to a local expert to separate fact from fiction.

Toronto Author Jessica Slice's book, "Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World" focuses on countering the myths and stereotypes people have about disabled parents. Her book shows how disability wisdom and culture have the power to better prepare anyone for parenthood.