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South Philadelphia: Rare Syndrome Won’t Keep Musician From Her Passion

February 26, 2016 Jane Babian 0

Before being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Kelianne Murray believed she had a normal childhood.  She enjoyed running around in the park, climbing trees and hanging off of monkey bars in her hometown of Ewing, New [continue reading…]

Technology

Technically Philly: The Passion Behind EvoXLabs

April 21, 2015 0

After suffering from a spinal cord injury as result of a car accident in 2013, Ather Sharif began his Spinal Cord Injury Blog soon after to motivate people in a similar situation to move forward. [continue reading…]

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Nicetown: The Arc Provides A Safety Net For Disabled

March 27, 2014 0

https://vimeo.com/89427324] The Arc has always been on the cutting edge of treatment and care for people with disabilities. The Philadelphia chapter in Nicetown embodies this progressive philosophy, and the results have been tangible. Members of the community with [continue reading…]

Allegheny

Allegheny: Five People You Should Know

February 25, 2014 0

Allegheny West is on the rise. Community leaders are fighting poverty and hunger, but they’re also being proactive – job training and placement is offered through more than one organization. Although the end goal is [continue reading…]

Economy

Wynnefield: Program Provides Employment for Residents with Disabilities

November 11, 2012 0

[vimeo 53122880] People with disabilities are a large but largely overlooked minority group in America.  The desires for employment among people with disabilities are no different from other groups. The Inglis Community Employment Services offers people [continue reading…]

Health

Logan: Yorkhouse Provides Seniors With Luxury Living Options

June 26, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/25532913] Kevin Griffin spent many years trying to convince his parents to sell their home and move into The Yorkhouse, a housing facility with luxury-style apartments built for seniors age 55 and older. Griffin said [continue reading…]

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Northeast: Riding Academy Helps Those in Need

December 14, 2010 1

https://vimeo.com/17930583 w=540 h=398] It’s been some time since 27-year-old Kristy Spressark was here. She remembers the various skills she obtained when she started as a child. Although the realization has set in that once seemingly [continue reading…]

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