{"podcast":{"title":"The Wheelchair Roundtable  ATP-End User Perspective","slug":"the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120","podcast_index_feed_id":7420120,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/podcast-pod31/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/podcast-pod31","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/podcast-pod31/20250722_020757_c3002ca1be370ffd2c50b4cd28eda9e9.png","author":"Rico Segovia ATP,  The Quad-Father & S.J. Cimijotti, DPT","episode_count":37,"summary":"Welcome to The Wheelchair Roundtable , where real talk meets real stories. Hosted by certified ATP Rico Segovia and Danny Flores “The Quadfather,” this is the podcast where lived experience and clinical expertise collide in the best way possible. Each episode takes you into the world of people who have not only faced life-changing injuries but who now roll forward with purpose, power, and perspective. We shine a spotlight on wheelchair users, families, clinicians, case managers, and manufacturers — all the voices that make up this diverse and dynamic community. From navigating independence and accessibility, to exploring the latest in assistive tech, to sharing raw, unfiltered conversations about the highs and lows of life on wheels — this isn’t just another podcast. It’s a movement, a mindset, and a roundtable where everyone has a seat. Join us as we break barriers, challenge assumptions, and celebrate resilience — all with heart, humor, and a whole lot of humanity. 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Nicolas shares what it was like growing up with an identical twin brother who was not born with a disability, and how that dynamic shaped his childhood and identity. He opens up about the challenges he faced in school and how the education system ultimately failed to provide the support he needed to succeed. In a bold step toward independence, Nicolas made the difficult decision to move out and live on his own — despite his parents’ fears that he would not survive without their support. He talks candidly about the obstacles he faced trying to build a life independently, including being labeled “unemployable” and the broader lack of employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Our conversation also touches on Nicolas’s time attending First Baptist Church of Hammond , which was later featured in the documentary Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals . Nicolas shares his personal perspective and experiences during that time. But Nicolas’s story is ultimately one of determination and purpose. Through his podcast, Nick Speaks Podcast , he has found a platform to speak openly about disability, life, and advocacy. After a TikTok Reel unexpectedly went viral, Nicolas gained over 77,000 followers — proving that authentic voices still resonate. We close the episode with a candid discussion about dating, relationships, and the often unspoken challenges people with disabilities face when it comes to connection and companionship. This is a real, raw conversation about independence, identity, faith, opportunity, and the everyday realities of living with a disability. 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