Accessibility Consulting Partners

Stephen Hawking: Defying ALS and Advancing Science

Image of Stephen Hawking and a quote that says "However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. It matters that you don’t just give up."

Stephen Hawking, diagnosed with ALS at 21, defied medical expectations and made groundbreaking contributions to science, particularly in cosmology and black holes, until his death at 76. His life underscores the importance of the ADA and continued advancements in accessibility, highlighting how critical it is to support and empower those with disabilities.