Person of the Year: Karen Braitmayer

Architect, businesswoman and policy-shaper Karen Braitmayer has excelled at making accessibility cool since before the ADA even existed. With an approach and understanding that is molded by a life using a wheelchair, Braitmayer’s commitment to elevating the discussion around architecture and access transcends professional boundaries: For her, it’s personal. Her impact goes far beyond her Seattle home, and earned her the American Institute of Architects 2019 Whitney M. Young Award for Social Responsibility. For these reasons and many more, we are honored to present Braitmayer as our 2019 Person of the Year.

Hobbies and Hobbyists

Bob Vogel talks with three hobbyists with very different interests to find out how they’ve adapted their passions.

Caregivers Speak

What makes a caregiving relationship work and last? What are the keys to a sustainable financial and social arrangement? We asked caregivers who’ve been with their clients for a long time to share their insights.

A Look Back at the ADA

We present the first part of a series highlighting our coverage of the ADA over the last 30 years.

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