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Podcast: Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast
Episode: Disaster Preparedness | Robin Wearley's Impact Through ADAPTS
Description: In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia', Alycia Anderson welcomes Robin Wearley, an innovative entrepreneur and former flight attendant. Robin shares her journey of creating ADAPTS, a portable manual lifting sling designed to assist disabled individuals in emergency evacuations from airplanes and other disaster situations. They discuss the inspiration behind the product, the challenges of bringing it to market, and its broader applications in various settings such as hotels, schools, and arenas. Robin also offers invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those focused on disability-related products. Tune in to hear about the significance of empowerment, resilience, and community...