WBFO Disabilities Beat

Measles cases are rising in New York. BTPM spoke with experts about symptoms, risks, vaccine safety and the importance of vaccination.

We look at what happens next for workers inside a soon-to-close Niagara Falls chemical plant, who had the highest rate of exposure to dangerous chemicals.

A Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. chemical plant in Niagara Falls, which faced scrutiny for failing to control the emissions of a known carcinogen, will close this year.

New York hunters with disabilities can obtain permits for hunting from a vehicle, land access and modified equipment. Discounts also exist for service-disabled veterans.

Stephanie Speaker is known locally, statewide and nationally for her work to expand paratransit, which is the point-to-point public transit system for people with disabilities.

Erie County announced this week its aim to address youth mental health by providing five area organizations $30,000 to build sensory rooms open to the community.

The vote could become the largest unionization vote in U.S. history and grow the membership of 1199SEIU, which is already the largest healthcare union, by over 47%.

1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is already America’s largest healthcare union — but could grow by over 47% with one of the largest union election votes in U.S. history now pending.

Monday marked the start of International Deaf Awareness Week. Members of the local Deaf community are speaking about its significance, and the importance of representation.

Erie County officials and organizations raised the Flag of Hope for Suicide Prevention Month, highlighting local mental health resources and ways to support people in crisis.