While a student at Syracuse in the late 1980s, Danny Heumann ’91 quickly discovered the challenges of being on a campus in a wheelchair—hills, snow and limits on access to facilities. Heumann, a television, radio and film management major with a minor in political science, learned how to be his own advocate and would meet with University officials to discuss accessibility. He wanted to play racquetball in Flanagan Gymnasium, so the University had a special lift designed. He asked for a ramp to the Women’s Building and electronic doors at the Schine Student Center, and they were installed. Read more about Heumann at SU News.