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Riding public transit can be a gamble for people with disabilities. This Philly-born app makes it easier.

After a car accident, Ather Sharif didn't know if he would ever work in tech again. Nearly a decade later, his app is revolutionizing how people in wheelchairs get around.

Ather Sharif (left) developed UnlockedMaps (screenshot right), which helps people with mobility issues track accessibility on public transit, including in Philadelphia.
Ather Sharif (left) developed UnlockedMaps (screenshot right), which helps people with mobility issues track accessibility on public transit, including in Philadelphia.Read moreAther Sharif