Wheelchair Daddy

Pregnant Women in Disabled Parking? The Law No One Thought Through Published on December 1, 2025 Every once in a while, an article comes along that doesn’t just make you think — it makes you stop. You scroll back up. You reread the headline. Suddenly, the topic becomes impossible to ignore, especially when it raises the central question behind Pregnant Women in Disabled Parking? The Law No One Thought Through. It’s a question I’ve rarely seen discussed honestly — yet it’s something families...

Disabled Parent Gratitude: What My Son Taught Me About Strength and Thankfulness Published on November 12, 2025 This November, as we count our blessings, I find myself reflecting not just on what I have but on what my family has become. Life as a dad who uses a wheelchair isn’t always easy, yet it’s full of lessons I never expected. My son Jacob is 13, and this year, I’m most thankful for how he sees the world. That kind of perspective—what I like to call Disabled Parent Gratitude—runs deep...

How a Wheelchair Dad Made Halloween Work: Trick-or-Treating on Wheels & Accessible Fun Published on October 27, 2025 Some people judge a house by its curb appeal. I judge it by its curb accessibility. For years, I wondered how a wheelchair dad could make Halloween work — until I realized that trick-or-treating on wheels wasn’t a limitation, it was its own kind of adventure. For my son Jacob, every house in our neighborhood was a potential treasure trove of sugar. For me, they were a series of...

Wheelchair Emergency Go Bag A Dad Tested Guide for Preparedness Published on September 17, 2025 September is National Preparedness Month. For most families, that means stocking up on flashlights, bottled water, and a few extra cans of soup. But if you roll through life using a wheelchair, you know a wheelchair emergency go bag a dad tested guide for preparedness isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our needs are different — and if you’re like me, your peace of mind comes from being ready for the everyday...

Back-to-School Hacks for Parents on Wheels Published on September 1, 2025 September has a way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? One minute it’s summer baseball, the next you’re knee-deep in supply lists, school forms, and endless trips through the car line. That’s why I put together these Back-to-School Hacks for Parents on Wheels—because for dads like me, the chaos is real, and the energy reserves are limited. The good news? You don’t need superpowers to make it through. You just need...

Chiropractic Therapy for Cerebral Palsy in Adults: My Experience and Benefits Published on August 13, 2025 So… here’s something I just recently learned at the ripe age of 55: Cerebral palsy is a chronic condition. I know. Shocking. After five decades of navigating life with cerebral palsy, I figured I had a solid grasp on what CP was — but somehow, the word chronic never really came up or clicked until now. Maybe it’s denial. Maybe it’s hope. Or maybe I’ve just been too busy raising a family,...

Disability Pride Month Reflection from the 70s and 80s Published on July 29, 2025 Before July slips out the back door, I wanted to share a quick Disability Pride Month reflection—a personal look at what this month means to me as a dad on wheels who grew up in a time when disability rights weren’t a given. July is our moment to be seen, heard, and celebrated. And if this is the first time you’re hearing about it? Stick around—you’re in for a ride. Now, if you’re wondering, “Wait… there’s a...

Hey friends, Today marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. That’s 35 years of fighting for access, visibility, and a world that doesn’t see disability as a dealbreaker. As a dad who rolls through life every day, I’ve seen how far we’ve come—but I’ve also seen where doors still stick (figuratively and literally). Remember that time I tried to get into the donut shop with the broken ramp? Or the job application that just wasn’t accessible? The ADA...

Thoughts from the Patio Hey friend, Every now and then, I find myself out on the patio—feet up, cup in hand, and just enough peace and quiet to let my thoughts wander. Sometimes it’s deep... scary. Sometimes it’s funny. Sometimes I just realize I’ve been talking to a squirrel for ten minutes and he’s still not pulling his weight around here. People have called me “inspiring,” "amazing," but to be honest, I’m just a husband, a dad, and a guy with cerebral palsy who’s living the life I’ve been...