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Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs, did not get the cost of living increase they were asking for in this year’s budget. Advocates say wages are too low for this profession, which leads to people seeking jobs elsewhere. In today’s episode, we talk about what DSPs provide to people with disabilities and the challenges of recruiting and retaining workers.
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Social Security's SSI program for people with disabilities requires couples to have no more than $3,000 in assets.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, we preview the film "Fire through Dry Grass," and speak with disability rights activists about the pandemic lockdown's effect on nursing homes.
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DEI, the effort to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, has been around for several years now, an organizer of next week's summit says there has been some pushback against that movement.
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For many people with disabilities, laws and funding have been instrumental in ensuring equitable access to housing, transportation and employment. On this week’s Disabilities Beat, we feature part of a recently aired one hour special on the New York State Budget, which you can hear the entirety of by clicking here. Two experts from our panel explain what we know about how the budget will impact housing, transportation and employment for New Yorkers with disabilities.
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The Willow Domestic Violence Center in Rochester released the toolkit to mark LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day.
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A policy guided by District Attorney Sandra Doorley has hobbled the Police Accountability Board's pursuit of department information. That move has made the agency close to impotent in doing investigations.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, we preview the Reel Mind Film Series and discuss how to improve mental health care for people of all backgrounds.
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The idea for the registry came about after a Geneva woman who cares for a 10-year-old nephew with developmental disabilities, was worried that his occasional loud outbursts could trigger a police response.
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The new Sensory Space is designed for individuals who find the crowds and the music and sights and smells of the main part of the festival too much for them to enjoy comfortably.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 2, 2024, we host our monthly discussion about CITY Magazine. This month's issue focuses on festivals in the region. We also talk with longtime 13WHAM News anchor Don Alhart and the owner of a new restaurant in Geneva.
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The weekend's festival showcased RIT’s dedication to providing an educational environment that fosters innovation and inclusivity.