Backpacking on the shoulders of friends

When a man with muscular atrophy told his friends that he dreamed of traveling the world, there was one small problem...how could he see everything he wanted to from a wheelchair?  With poor accessibility, even in cities, how would Kevan be able to maneuver in the more remote places like mountains to get to the vistas he was dreaming of?

Cue friends...

Seven of Kevan's closest friends created a backpack that would allow them to carry him in their Eurotrip, allowing Kevan to experience Europe in a way never imaginable via wheelchair.  They raised money online to make his dream a reality and are now creating similar backpacks for the public so that other people, like Kevan, will be able to get out of their wheelchairs and experience more of the world!

When we look for what is in the best interest of others, we often find that we serve ourselves, as well.

Be the change, it might just change you, too!

Thinking Outside of the Box, Employing People with Disabilities

Bitty and Beau's Coffee Shop employs at least 40 capable workers, who happen to have disabilities. 

 I'm pretty sure the world needs more dance parties.  

And I love coffee.  

So on top of the fact that this is a great effort to be inclusive and offer employment to people that generally go unemployed (because of either lack of employers understanding disabilities, or just a lack of "thinking outside the box"),  it seems this idea also brings a whole lot of joy, humanity, and personalization to the daily grind (get it?  coffee shop?)  Badum-ching!