Topic: Disabilities

A pair of athletes, researchers and prominent advocates for people with disabilities say this summer’s massive TV ratings for the Paralympics mean little if we don’t give all people with disabilities access to movement

A West Philly native turned a life-changing disability into a lifetime of advocacy, speaking up for Philadelphians in need — and encouraging others to speak up for themselves

Voters this fall are being asked to approve an amendment to our City’s Home Rule Charter to create a permanent City office to monitor accessibility compliance and create programs for people with disabilities

A Northeast Philly native is transforming how the world treats people with disabilities, one goofy YouTube interview at a time.

Pennsylvania has among the fewest housing options for people with intellectual disabilities. That, a mother, scholar and advocate notes, causes them harm — and wastes all of our money

Sixteen percent of Philadelphians have a disability. The founder and leader of Acting Without Boundaries puts those who love to act on stage

The executive director of Art-Reach touts STAMP, the under-used citywide program that gives all 62,000 Philadelphia high school students free admission to 20 of the city’s top museums and attractions

Could a locally-made line of toys be an antidote to the world’s problems?

Nearly 500 public buildings in Philly—not to mention rowhomes—have barriers to access for people in wheelchairs. Germany’s “LEGO Granny” has a brightly colored way to help

Everyone benefits when companies like Boathouse Row’s Cosmic Cafe hire people with disabilities for meaningful work