September 13, 2022 | Billy Penn
Construction has begun on a project to add elevators to a station on the Broad Street line. It is the first project in a massive renovation plan to improve accessibility in 14 SEPTA stations.
Elevators are coming to SEPTA stations, and a lane of South Broad will close for a year
A congressman wasn’t allowed on a flight — because of his wheelchair
September 13, 2022 | Washington Post
As power wheelchairs move to using lithium-ion batteries, airlines have mistakenly prevented users, including Rep. Jim Langevin, from boarding planes.
Americans with disabilities fight for access as states enforce restrictive voting laws
September 12, 2022 | PBS News Hour
As states across the country enact stricter voting laws, Americans with disabilities are fighting to retain their right to vote accessibly.
Are community colleges accessible enough to students without cars? A national group tracks proximity to public transportation.
September 12, 2022 | Philadelphia Inquirer
About one third of community and technical schools in Pennsylvania aren’t within walking distance of a public transit stop, making them effectively inaccessible for students without personal vehicles
He Felt Isolated and Adrift After an Autism Diagnosis. Can He Make It as a Cybersleuth?
September 8, 2022 | ProPublica
An education and job placement program in the Netherlands connects autistic young adults with an interest in computers to employment opportunities.