Wheelchair Daddy

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...

Bridging the Disability Employment Gap Published on July 7, 2025 Here, in Atlanta where it’s hotter than hot and the Georgia peaches are sweet, schools will open their doors to students in about a month. This will mark my 3rd year not on a college campus after retiring from over two decades in disability services. I began my career in academic research, studying accessibility in the workplace then, my final 15 years providing direct services to students with disabilities. Yet, a nagging...

Hey Friends, As we celebrate Independence Day, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for being part of the Wheelchair Daddy family. July 4th isn’t just about fireworks and BBQs—it’s about freedom, resilience, and the everyday heroes who show up with grit and gratitude. Whether you're rolling through life like me or walking your own journey, this day reminds us that our strength comes from our unity, our stories, and our fight to keep moving forward. To every parent finding strength in the...

Father’s Day: Celebrating Dads with Disabilities Published on June 15, 2025 Happy Father’s Day! Today, let’s take a moment to really give props to us dads who navigate life with wheelchairs or disabilities. We show the world what strength, grit, and having a solid snack stash are all about. Dads Who Level Up: Rolling Through Challenges and Crushing It Being a dad is a wild ride, filled with those “Kodak moments” and the chaos of figuring out what the “kids’ craft project” actually did to the...

Hello Friends, Thank you for your continued support. As I sit here in my office, a space filled with reminders of fatherhood, my thoughts turn to you. My office is right next to my son’s room, and I’m working at my father-in-law’s desk, an honor I inherited. He passed away before I could meet him, but everything in this space connects me to the idea of fatherhood. This personal connection brings me to thinking about all of you, my fellow dads. This weekend, we celebrate the incredible role...

Wheelchair and Speech: Restaurant Apps and Accessibility Published on June 9, 2025 Dealing with a speech impediment can be a real party crasher sometimes. Honestly, it’s like my words play hide-and-seek just when I need them most. One minute, I’m chatting away fine, the next, it’s like they’ve all decided to take a vacation without telling me. It’s like that friend who says they’ll be there in half an hour but shows up two hours later—totally unreliable! And it’s not just me who notices. My...

Hello Everyone! Happy Memorial Day! I hope you and your family and friends are enjoying this day of rest and remembrance. My wife, son, and I tend to keep it low-key and just hang out close to home. So, sitting on the patio in the quiet, I often find myself reflecting on recent conversations or things I've heard. A particular conversation I had with my son popped into my head. Just a little backstory – my son has a knack for bringing up tough subjects at just the right moments, when there's...