Topic: Disabilities
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Citizen of the Week: Yvonne Hughes
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
By Lisa Bryant![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Disability_Pride_HED_2022-791x400.jpg)
2023 Election: Should Philly Have an Office for People with Disabilities?
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
By Jemille Q. Duncan![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Chris-Bennet-and-Nathan-791x400.jpg)
Citizen Of The Week: Chris Ulmer of Special Books by Special Kids
A Northeast Philly native is transforming how the world treats people with disabilities, one goofy YouTube interview at a time.
By Lauren McCutcheon![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/The-Twins-1-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: PA Adults with Autism Deserve More
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
By Amy Lutz![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AWB-Header-1-791x400.jpg)
Citizen of the Week: Christine Rouse
Sixteen percent of Philadelphians have a disability. The founder and leader of Acting Without Boundaries puts those who love to act on stage
By Lisa Bryant![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Philadelphia_Museum_of_Art_SupBZuwPmitaY6xqIVAUwWt18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l-1-1-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: Attention High School Students — Get Your Free Art Here
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
By John Orr![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CrazyAarons-HideInside-MixedEmotions-1-791x400.jpg)
Business For Good: Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty
Could a locally-made line of toys be an antidote to the world’s problems?
By Jessica Blatt Press![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/rita-ebel-lego-ramp-3-791x400.jpeg)
Ideas We Should Steal: Wheelchair Ramps Made From LEGOs
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
By Michaela Haas