WBFO Disabilities Beat

This week on the Disabilities Beat, we share a remembrance for disability advocate Natalie Barnhard-Castrogiovanni, who died on January 9 surrounded by friends and family.

A cherished advocate for the local disability community and national spinal cord injury community has passed away.

Kaleida Health, Erie County Medical Center and Catholic Health all say they are overwhelmed with patients right now because of the strain of influenza A spreading like wildfire across the U.S.

Influenza — which is a "potentially lethal disease" according to experts — is even more dangerous in congregate settings.

There was a 15% increase in cases week over week, according to the latest report from the Erie County Department of Health.

A small Catholic church in Orchard Park, New York shows how churches can become more accessible to disabled parishioners.

Paratransit riders are being asked to reschedule rides. Only one mainline bus route has been modified due to the Skyway closure.

We explore how systemic barriers can present challenges to in-person gatherings during the holidays and why technology shouldn't be discounted as a way to connect.

Buffalo Common Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski and incoming Mayor Sean Ryan’s administration say the full-time ADA Advocate position will remain after Ryan’s inauguration.

In the last few weeks, new information has come to light regarding New York State’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, while many consumers continue their advocacy against the company running the program.