Julie Lineberger, co-founder and president of WheelPad L3C, and Nora McCabe, who experienced a spinal chord injury, joined the Changing What's Possible: The Disability Innovation Podcast to talk about how WheelPad L3C got its start, and Nora gave wonderful insight into how WheelPad's SuitePAD model has helped her since her accident and how it can help others who have a need for an accessible living space.
This episode of the podcast is part of their 24-episode third season highlighting cutting-edge stories and insights on research, technology, and innovation for people with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities. This program aims to fill a crucial information gap in the disability community and provide stories, resources, and more.
Read the synopsis of the podcast episode below:
Finding accessible housing or making your current home more accessible can be difficult, and navigating the process of getting permits and renovating to improve accessibility can be complicated and expensive. Sudden needs for accessible housing are a particular problem for many people with spinal cord injury, progressive diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS), or other conditions that impact mobility. In this episode, you’ll hear from Julie Lineberger, Co-Founder of WheelPad L3C, one of the startup companies in Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation’s 2024 Remarkable US Accelerator Program. WheelPad works with customers to provide modular, accessible housing solutions for short-term or long-term use.
Julie shares why they started the company, describes their current SuitePAD and upcoming products, and gives examples of how their products are helping people with disabilities stay at home with their families in their communities. Our second guest, Nora McCabe, talks about her experiences using a SuitePAD that her parents attached to their home after her spinal cord injury, and she explains how this accessible bedroom and bathroom addition has made a huge difference for their family.
You can find our episode on all of the major podcast platforms including Spotify, Audible, and Apple Podcasts, or listen here on their website.