Don’t Mess With My Independence — A Conversation with Spencer Blomquist

Podcast: The Wheelchair Roundtable -Crushing Stigmas One Episode At A Time · Rico Segovia ATP, S.J. Cimijotti, DPT , & Jody Bennett WABC CEO.

Opublikowano: 2026-09-27

Spencer Blomquist has spent nearly 18 years navigating life as a quadriplegic and he has learned that independence isn't something you simply receive. Sometimes, you have to fight for it. On this episode of The Wheelchair Round Table, Rico, SJ, Jody, and Spencer dive into the real-world battles that come with disability, from healthcare and caregiving to accessible travel and financial independence. Spencer opens up about his fight with Humana to protect the 24-hour care and caregivers he depends on, and why losing those services isn't simply an inconvenience—it can directly impact a person's ability to...