🎙️ The Adaptable Octopus – Featuring Zachary Weeks
In this powerful episode, we're joined by the amazing Zachary Weeks — advocate, accessibility consultant, and founder of the Cerebral Palsy Worldwide Facebook group. Zachary shares his journey of embracing his disability, building community, and pushing for change in Alberta, Canada, where he’s advocating for accessibility legislation.
Host Blair opens up about their own path toward self-acceptance, inspired by Zachary’s advice: “Whatever you do, be passionate.” From signing petitions to designing warm coats for kids in wheelchairs, Zachary’s work is making a real impact — and proving that advocacy starts with authenticity.
💬 Highlights:
How Zachary built a 20,000+ member CP community online
Finding purpose through volunteering and passion
Pushing for an Accessible Alberta Act
The story behind the ZAC Sack winter gear
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Thanks for tuning in — and remember: stay passionate, stay connected, and stay adaptable. 🐙
