ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a degenerative condition which essentially causes the muscles of the human body to weaken and eventually, stop working. The speed at which ALS operates varies from person to person, but the majority of people with it die within 3-5 years of showing symptoms. The cause is typically respiratory failure as Read more…
Month: April 2013
New York City’s New Taxi: A Missed Opportunity for Accessibility?
The Ford Crown Victoria (more commonly called the “Crown Vic”) is a well known car immortalized for two reasons: it’s popularity as a cop car and it’s even greater popularity as a taxi. Specifically the famous New York City yellow taxis. But the Crown Vic was discontinued in 2011, leaving New York City in need Read more…
Finding a Creative Way to Raise Awarenesss
When it comes to promoting awareness, raising funds, or asking people to donate money to a cause, there’s often a lack of subtly. People are sometimes given guilt trips or forced to buy something they have no need for. It’s probably what scares people away from advocating causes in the first place. But when done Read more…