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Alanna Raffel wanted to do something significant to celebrate her 30th birthday.
What she'll do could have an impact for many birthdays.
Raffel, an occupational therapist, is hosting a mapping event on Sunday, April 30, to find out what is and isn't handicapped accessible in center city Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Folks are invited to attend an event at the Field House this Sunday, April 30th, at 2pm to help map accessibility of Philadelphia businesses.
Philadelphia-based Occupational Therapist Alanna Raffel says those who attend will be sent out to different neighborhoods with measuring tape and other items, and asked to answer questions on a new accessibility app about how convenient it is for people with disabilities to utilize various businesses.
Why this Occupational Therapist will celebrate her 30th birthday with a unique celebration
Occupational therapist turned disability rights activist Alanna Raffel has spent her career thinking about accessibility. So for her 30th birthday last year, she turned her passion into action.
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To celebrate her 31st birthday, accessibility consultant Alanna Raffel decided to throw a different kind of party...