Rochester, N.Y. — EPI (Empowering People’s Independence) is getting ready for its “Summer Night” event. The organization that helps people with developmental disabilities has the band “Dial-Up” playing for it this […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there are about 36 million women across the United States who live with a disability.  Amy Edmunds is one of them.  […]

Honeoye Falls, N.Y.— An epilepsy awareness event was held Sunday at Mendon Ponds Park, and Amer Armbruster is a local kid who explained the challenges of both todays run and […]

Two years ago Amer Armbruster developed epilepsy, which hindered his ability to participate in his favorite activity; running. Amer wasn’t going to let his diagnosis get him down and he […]

With more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, Marc Palmieri has made his mark as a playwright, screenwriter, and actor. Some of his works have been staged […]

It’s been tough for a lot of people to get  a COVID-19 vaccine – with challenges like finding out where it’s available and getting an appointment and even determining whether […]

As part of this week’s Dialogue on Disability series, we have a conversation about self-direction services. With self-direction, people who have physical or developmental disabilities choose the supports and staff […]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Empowering People’s Independence hosted a fitness challenge to benefit epilepsy programs and services in Upstate New York. The event took place on Sunday at Wickham Farms in […]

Baldwinsville, NY — Dozens put their best foot forward at Abbot Farms to help raise awareness for epilepsy. It’s a disorder that affects more than 3 million people in the U.S. […]