Bridging Blocks | Ableism & Accessibility
More than 70 million adults in the United States reported having a disability in 2022, according to the latest CDC data. Accessibility, or the lack thereof, remains a major concern nationally and locally. It extends beyond physical spaces to include access to information, communication, and essential services.
Navigating ableism through microaggressions or overt discrimination, can be challenging for people living with a disability. How does Philadelphia show up for its residents with disabilities, including those facing literacy-related barriers? What services exist, and where are the gaps?
How did we get here, and how do we move forward to build a city where information, opportunity, and independence are accessible to everyone?
Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.
Host - Tony Cuffie Senior Manager Community & Engagement, WHYY News
Moderator - Brisa Luzzi Castro Community Convener, WHYY News
Please Note:
This will be a hybrid event- available online and in person. A link will be emailed to all registrants the day of the event.
An ASL interpreter will be available virtually.
Bridging Blocks, a partnership between The Free Library of Philadelphia and WHYY, is made possible by a generous grant from Fred and Barbara Sutherland.
