HandiAcc, LLC

10/14/2026

This is a step in the right direction...........

For the first time, individuals with disabilities could see their Supplemental Security Income benefit from the federal government top $1,000 per month.

10/13/2026

What a great weekend Charlotte Motor Speedway even with hurricane we got 3 NASCAR races in. Loved using mobility outbox! Toyota Racing USA loved seeing my buddy Tim Dugger. Seeing my friends from 12 years ago Mandy & Rob! Seats were great racing was too!! Got to Hendrick Motorsports fan day! Want to give a shout out to my friend Kevin from Va! 🏁🏁🏁🏁

10/02/2026

If you’re curious about why I use a wheelchair, you can ask me. I can tell you I have cerebral palsy and that my muscles can be tight, which affects how I move. But there’s more to me than a list of diagnoses. I’m a lot like you: I have good days, frustrating days, and things I’d rather do for myself.

I need help with some everyday things, including washing my hair and eating. My mom says the best part of going to get her hair done is having someone wash it. I’ve always had someone wash mine, so I see that experience a little differently! Waiting for help when I’m hungry isn’t fun, but it’s part of my day.

What really gets to me is when a waiter looks at my parents or staff and asks, “What does he want?” I’m right here. I can talk. Please ask me.

I also have a visual impairment. I might steer my wheelchair a little wonky or guess at words I can’t quite see. We all have things we do differently.

If you want to know something about me, talk to me. I’m happy to have a real conversation.

Happy Friday, and enjoy your weekend!

10/01/2026

VOTING is our Right and a need!
I’m a 31-year-old adult with a disability, and I vote. So do many others like me.

Every election season, I see the ads and the big fundraisers. But how often do candidates stop and have a real conversation with us?

Maybe they’re uncomfortable. Maybe they don’t know what to say. Here’s a place to start: answer my questions. Ask about the issues that affect my life. Listen to what I’ve learned. I’m pretty straightforward, and I’d rather have an honest conversation than a photo opportunity.

And please, don’t pat me on the head like I’m a “good boy.” I’m an adult and a voter. Treat me like one.

People with disabilities deserve a seat at the table. It’s getting old having to ask for one.

09/30/2026

Legality: Federal and state regulations do not restrict van-accessible spots exclusively to vans. Any valid permit holder can use them without facing a penalty.
When I’m planning a trip, one of the first things I look up is accessible parking.

Here’s something I wish more people knew: even if you’re legally allowed to park in an accessible space, please think twice before choosing the van accessible spot. Do you need the extra room for a ramp or lift? Is there another accessible spot you could use?

For someone who uses a lift, that extra space can be the difference between getting out of the vehicle safely and not being able to get out at all.

Most of the time, people just don’t realize why that spot matters. That’s why I wanted to share this today. A little awareness can make someone else’s day much easier. ♿

09/29/2026

Good to see this yes, we all want to get and go like everyone else but need it to be accessible.

Georgia Power is expanding its partnership with the nonprofit Friends of Georgia State Parks to improve accessibility and maintenance at sites across the state. Hundreds of volunteers will gather this Saturday, September 26 for Your State Parks Day, an annual event dedicated to cleaning and beautify...

09/28/2026

https://www.gpb.org/news/2024/08/09/paris-has-become-more-accessible-for-disabled-will-it-last-after-the-olympics

The French capital has tried to improve accessibility for people with disabilities ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics. Challenges remain, however, particularly in the underground Metro system.

09/25/2026

With everything I keep seeing in the news about HCBS waivers, I want to give you some insight into why this is so personal and important to me.

I know people see me out living my life and probably wonder, “Who helps her every day?”

My family comes first, of course, but the reality is that it takes a lot more than one or two people.

I am a person who needs full-time care. That means I need help every day with many of the things that typical people can do independently or with very little assistance.

It’s not because I don’t WANT to do these things myself. I have Cerebral Palsy, and my body is simply made a little differently.

I’m very tight and stiff because of my CP. I have a baclofen pump that delivers medication around the clock to help with that, but medication doesn’t magically make my need for assistance disappear.

I need help eating certain foods. Give me something runny and there’s a pretty good chance I’ll be wearing some of it! 😂 And I LOVE food, so somebody better be there to help me eat it!

I can tell you what I want. I can help with some things. But I cannot physically do everything for myself.

And I’ll be real: that can be incredibly frustrating as a young adult.

I WANT independence.

That is why when I hear about cuts—or even potential cuts—to programs and services that help people with disabilities live in their communities, my first thought is: Please, NO.

I need my staff. I need my parents and family. I need the people who help me live my life every single day.

But needing help does NOT mean I don’t want choices.

I want to live in my own home rather than being forced into a group home or nursing home because I cannot get the support I need.

I want to decide what I eat.

I want to decide when I go somewhere.

I want to decide what I do with my day.

I want the same thing everyone else wants: the ability to make choices about my own life.

That is why HCBS and disability services aren't just numbers on a budget or words in the news to me. They affect real people, real families, and our ability to live in our communities.

I hope Georgia continues to listen to people with disabilities, our families, caregivers, and staff. And I hope our federal leaders remember how important these supports are to the people who depend on them.

Because disability can become part of anyone’s life.

One day, you or someone you love may need help too.

For me, this isn't just a political conversation.

It’s my life. It’s my independence. It’s my choice. ♿❤️

09/24/2026

https://www.wtoc.com/2026/09/07/savannah-disability-advocate-urges-georgia-lawmakers-protect-voting-access-state-weighs-new-election-system/

A special legislative committee tasked with recommending Georgia's next election system heard from Florida and Virginia election officials last week about their states' hand-marked paper ballots and ballot-on-demand printing.

09/23/2026

How is everyone doing with these few days of cooler temps?! 😂 I am SUPER happy to possibly be able to get outside and actually enjoy it!

Ever since I went to Darlington Raceway, where it was SO HOT, I literally came home with no interest in being out in the heat for a while. 😂 The racing was good! The lightning hold was definitely NOT fun, but I did get the chance to talk to some drivers, which I really enjoyed.

I also got to try out the accessible pit box, and I’m hoping to share more about that experience soon! 🏁♿

Next up, I’m looking forward to going to Motor Speedway the second week of October! 🏎️🏁

Right now, though, I’m helping my mom get ready for a big yard sale and clean-out. She recently retired from the 40-hour work week, but let me tell you… retirement has NOT slowed her down! 😂 She has had us up and at it!

Between that, Bible study, and new staff starting this past week—which has been super great for me—there has definitely been plenty going on around here.

As for the disability accessibility world… unfortunately, the work never stops. ♿ There are still barriers, still everyday struggles, and the list continues to grow of who we can help next. We just keep pushing for better accessibility, one situation at a time. 💪❤️

So that’s a little life update from me!

What’s been going on with YOU? And who else is LOVING these cooler temperatures?! 🍂🙌