Topic: Disabilities
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
Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty
Could a locally-made line of toys be an antidote to the world’s problems?
By Jessica Blatt Press
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
Ready to Work
Everyone benefits when companies like Boathouse Row’s Cosmic Cafe hire people with disabilities for meaningful work
By Katherine Rapin
Riding SEPTA While Using a Wheelchair
SEPTA can sometimes be difficult to navigate for anyone. But how is it for those with disabilities that require a wheelchair?
Simon Bonenfant
An 8th grader at St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments is already more politically active than most Philadelphians
By Gillian McGoldrick
Olive Devices
A recent Philadelphia University graduate is set to launch a hearing aid that is not only technologically revolutionary—it will also be affordable
By Quinn O'Callaghan
Shannon DeVido
The local comedienne volunteers to drive people with disabilities to the polls in her accessible van
By Josh Middleton