WBFO Disabilities Beat

In April, PPL's then-president said there were no communications with the state before the budget. However, that executive was included on an email discussing meeting with the state on before the budget was announced.

Federal level recommendations for newborn hepatitis B vaccination may be changing. How will this impact New Yorkers?

The Erie County Executive, County Office for People with Disabilities Executive Director and several local disability organizations have publicly denounced President Trump’s use of a slur last week.

Last week, President Trump used the word "retarded" in a post. He's not the only elected official to use the slur. Is this alienating disabled voters and their families?

Recent public statements by federal sources and “influencer” culture have contributed to confusion and fear around vaccines, and Tylenol use during pregnancy. Join local experts and advocates for a virtual discussion of these recent statements about autism. Make informed decisions based on science and lived experience, not speculation.

This week on the Disabilities Beat, we explore what, if any rights do detainees with disabilities have while detained? What challenges do they face if trying to seek justice?

Workers gathered to call on Governor Hochul to sign legislation preventing for-profit hospices from growing or opening until better patient safeguards are in place.

Shawn Lavin did not appear at a disability community candidates event during the election cycle, so we asked him: why not? And what does he plan to do for disabled residents?

This week on the Disabilities Beat, we explore the relationship between Delgado, who is running for Governor in the next election, and CDPAP consumers, who say they both want to see the system change.

WNYIL held its annual Meet the Candidates event for Erie County on October 15 to give the disability community a chance to question candidates.