Running from the Cause: Radio, ESPN, & Selling Quickie Wheelchairs | Larry Labiak

Larry Labiak didn't always want to be a disability advocate; in fact, for a long time, he actively ran away from the label to avoid being pigeonholed. In this clip from Episode 4 of the Chicago Grit podcast, Larry shares his hilarious and unexpected career path before he became the "Architect of Access." From hosting a chaotic buy-and-sell radio show and producing early ESPN sports tape-delays in California, to witnessing the birth of Quickie Wheelchairs in a country garage and becoming one of the very first dealers in Illinois. Hear how burnout from the medical equipment industry eventually led him to the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, where he finally embraced his calling. Watch the full interview with Larry Labiak here:    • Larry Labiak: The Architect of Access | Ch...   About Chicago Grit: "Chicago Grit" is a series from the Chicago Adaptive Sports Foundation (CAS) that shares the real, unfiltered stories of our athletes, coaches, and community. We go beyond the highlight reels to explore the resilience, struggle, and triumphs that define us. About the Chicago Adaptive Sports Foundation (CAS): CAS provides the equipment, opportunities, and support system that allow athletes with disabilities to forge their own paths. Our mission is to humanize, inspire, and build a stronger, more inclusive community through adaptive sports. GET INVOLVED & SUPPORT OUR MISSION: ► Donate: Help us fund equipment, registration fees, and mentorship for the next generation of athletes. https://www.chicagoadaptivesports.com... ► Learn More & Volunteer: Find out about our programs for athletes and volunteers. https://www.chicagoadaptivesports.com #ChicagoGrit #LarryLabiak #QuickieWheelchairs #CareerJourney #DisabilityAdvocate #WheelchairLife #AdaptiveSports #DisabilityAwareness #ChicagoHistory