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WATCH: Election Races 2015, Racial Disparities Of Autism Diagnoses & Photos That Change Perspectives

Rick Guidotti | Positive Exposure

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From school boards to legislative seats, on this edition of Need to Know we’re talking about the races Monroe County residents should be watching and why they matter this election season.

Also on the show, studies find that African American and Latino children are underrepresented when identifying young people with autism. We’ll learn why minority kids may be under-diagnosed and how the Rochester area is responding.

And changing societal attitudes about the image of beauty. A new photo exhibit featuring Monroe County residents with intellectual disabilities is focused on doing just that.

Sasha-Ann Simons joined the team at WXXI News in 2015 as a Multimedia Reporter/Producer. She tells stories about the innovation economy and technology in upstate New York and also does general assignment reporting. Sasha-Ann is the host of Arts InFocus, WXXI-TV's weekly arts and culture program. She is also a fill-in host and regular contributor to Need To Know.