Disabilities
Painter Benjamin Schwartz, aka Benny Blindspots, stands inside Carnegie Mellon University's Great Hall on April 28. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
May 5, 2025, 8:54 pm
CMU architecture students design with vision for legally blind artist
Semester-long project imagines new creative space for Benny Blindspots
By Adam Reinherz
Lila Hirsch Brody, center, leader of the local art group that donated several paintings to Jewish Residential Services for their new Jason Kramer Hall residence, speaks with one of the artists, Rina Shuldiner, who donated a painting to Jason Kramer Hall, and Dean Damick. File photo
September 17, 2024, 11:22 am
A colorful life: Masterful late teacher Lila Hirsch-Brody to be celebrated at JCC
The program is a chance to say goodbye and celebrate a beloved individual "in a place where she created so much celebration."
By Adam Reinherz
A caregiver stands by a window. (Still courtesy of 'Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters')
September 9, 2024, 1:28 pm
Film and Sept. 17 discussion to broaden awareness of caregiving
'People don't often know what it means to be a full-time caregiver, which leads to a lot of others in the community just really not understanding the issues'
By Adam Reinherz
Participants listen to Alexander Geht speak about 412 Ability Tech. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
July 12, 2024, 4:46 pm
412 Ability Tech event showcases innovations in assistive technology
Curiosity and connections bring practitioners and students together
By Adam Reinherz
Benjamin Schwartz sits inside his studio. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
February 26, 2024, 12:50 pm
Blind painter finds his way with partnership and creation
'Benny Blindspots' needed years to perceive life in a new way; now that he does, he can’t unsee it.
By Adam Reinherz
Michal Rimon, CEO of Access Israel, attends the virtual Tolerance & Inclusivity Week at Expo 2020 Dubai (Photo via JNS)
December 16, 2020, 11:04 pm
Israeli and UAE disabilities professionals share goal of expanding inclusion
They have an unprecedented opportunity to move forward together.
By Howard Blas
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