They Said He Wouldn’t Survive on His Own: with Nicolas Comstock

The Wheelchair Roundtable ATP-End User Perspective by Rico Segovia ATP, The Quad-Father & S.J. Cimijotti, DPT

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nicolas Comstock — host of the Nick Speaks Podcast — for an honest and deeply personal conversation about resilience, independence, and finding purpose.

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 l ... 

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Keywords
Wheelchairs, ATP, Paraplegia, CRT, Physical Therapy, OT, RESNA, Rehab Seating