Mason Ald
Multimedia Investigative Journalist
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During my time at WBFO, Buffalo's NPR Affiliate, I covered extensive accountability stories for the Disabilities Beat, the height of political elections, and day-to-day breaking news. Whether I wore the hat of an investigative reporter or an anchor, I always aimed to bring a sense of community closeness into each story.
News broke that Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown might resign early to take a new job. But what happens next? And what does this mean for the disability community?
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a chance to highlight disabled workers rights and address barriers to employment. Autistic Self Advocacy Network's Director of Advocacy Zoe Gross joins WBFO to talk about the barriers neurodivergent people face in seeking employment. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network advocates for equity and inclusion for autistic people.
As students return to college this year, many will begin the process of seeking accommodations or making use of their university's support services. However, while laws exist to protect disabled students, they still face many challenges in either receiving services, or knowing what they have a right to access.
Imagine this: upon entering a store, the rattling of shopping carts and the unexpected loudspeaker announcements stifle your ears. The fluorescent lights from above make you wince. To finish it off, every moment you try to flee the noise, it seems like the busy shopping crowds simply won’t disappear.
Tackling stigma on World AIDS Day
Every December 1st honors World AIDS Day, a time to remember those who fought for better treatment and to combat ongoing stigma.
Matt Crehan Higgins, the Vice President of Specialty Care at Evergreen Health spoke about both progress and barriers found in AIDS and HIV treatment.
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