Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that one in four people will experience some degree of disability in their lifetime. Mobility since she started college in the early 1980s. My brilliant bride, a dedicated lifelong public servant, has used a wheelchair for I’ve been even more fortunate to be married to my soulmate for 34 years. During a 40-year career, I’ve had the privilege to advocate for people with disabilities as a reporter, advocate, marketer, educator, speaker, and consultant.