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Jan 17, 2024 | abc7.com | Pavar Snipe |Brittany Winderman

ByPavar Snipe & Brittany WindermanWednesday, January 17, 2024 5:48PMThis East Harlem restaurant is a rare gem - great food, award-winning wine, and a fully accessible space where everyone is truly welcome. CCGEAST HARLEM, Manhattan -- Contento, a Peruvian restaurant in Manhattan, is spreading happiness with its innovative embrace of accessibility. "We created a space that welcomes everyone. Regardless of your ability or disability," said George Gallego, one of Contento's five managing partners.

Nov 22, 2023 | abc7.com | Pavar Snipe |Brittany Winderman

NEW YORK, NY -- On Oct. 17, esteemed jazz musician Matthew Whitaker took the stage at Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space to perform in a benefit concert for FMDG Music School. The FMDG Music School is dedicated to helping people of all ages pursue their interest in music while addressing the unique challenges of vision loss. Whitaker performed alongside his quintet and students from the Music School, including drummer Mathew Vargas and vocal sextet The GuavaTones.

Nov 15, 2023 | abc7.com | Pavar Snipe |Brittany Winderman

ByPavar Snipe and Brittany WindermanWednesday, November 15, 2023 11:40PMEMBED <>More Videos Disabled and nondisabled communities came together at this all-bodies inclusive roller skating party. NEW YORK, NY -- The Axis Project, founded by George Gallego and Danniel Swatosh, is a trailblazing gym that provides resources, scholarships, and programs for people with disabilities as well as seniors.

Aug 3, 2023 | abc7ny.com | Pavar Snipe |Brittany Winderman

MANHATTAN -- Stephanie Thomas is a disability stylist and advocate who wanted to see real change in the fashion industry for those with disabilities. "Even as a person with a disability like I am, I didn't think about clothing honoring me. I always thought about readjusting what I did to make sure that I looked good in the clothing that I wanted," said Thomas. Thomas describes how important it is to figure out what works for your body. "For me, it's my dexterity with my hand.

Jul 26, 2023 | abc7ny.com | Pavar Snipe |Brittany Winderman

Localish joins millions of Americans in celebrating Disability Pride Month. In our special, Pavar Snipe brings you a series of stories about people with disabilities and how they're shattering the stereotypes of what it means to be disabled in today's world. The people you will see are comedians, athletes, actors, designers and creators whose achievements are far from average.