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
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
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
Business for Good

Ready to Work

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

By Katherine Rapin
Mystery Shopper

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?

Citizen of the Week

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
Meet the Disruptor

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
Citizen of the Week

Shannon DeVido

The local comedienne volunteers to drive people with disabilities to the polls in her accessible van

By Josh Middleton