In July 2014, Einstein Healthcare Network/Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation partnered with The Accessibility Icon Project to become the first hospital/ healthcare system in Philadelphia to adopt the new Accessible Icon. Since then, we have advocated for others to also make the switch, starting with successfully lobbying the City of Philadelphia.
What is the Accessible Icon?
Launched by co-founders Sara Hendren and Brian Glenney in 2011, the Accessibility Icon Project was created to help society reimagine the more engaged role that people with disabilities might play in society.
Accessible Icon Adopters
National
- The State of New York
- The Museum of Modern Art
- The State of Connecticut
- New York City, NY
- The City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Apple
Local
- City of North Wildwood
- City of Philadelphia
- The Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Einstein Healthcare Network
- Citizens Bank Park
- University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
- Inglis House
- Green Hill Condominiums
- Kaiserman Jewish Community Center
- Perelman Jewish Day School
Testimonials
- “Representation matters, but equally important is how someone is represented,” Green Hill Board President
- “By adopting the Accessible Icon, it demonstrates in a public, visible way its support of a more inclusive future,” Director of Education and Quality at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation “
- Kaiserman JCC is an institution founded with a vision of inclusion and diversity,” CEO, Kaiserman JCC
- “Making our school more accessible allows people to feel comfortable and welcome,” Perelman Head of School
Adopting the Accessible Icon
If your organization or business would like to adopt the new Accessible Icon by refreshing existing parking spots or creating new ones, we can help by loaning you one of our Accessible Icon stencils! For more information, contact Kerry O’Connor at OConnKer@einstein.edu.