The disABLED Company™
Empowering The disABLED™ Community. We put the focus on the ABLED in disABLED!
Mission Statement
We highlight the ABILITY in “disABILITY” by delivering the real deal in up-to-date product reviews, healthcare advocacy tips, easy-to-digest resources, and travel guides—ensuring everyone can fully participate in the game of life. At our core, we focus on the ABLED in disABLED.
The Real Deal
We spotlight the ABILITY in “disABILITY,” serving up unfiltered, firsthand know‑how—so every disabled person can jump into life’s adventures with confidence and zero guesswork.
What you’ll hear in my podcasts & TED‑style talks:
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Straight‑talk healthcare hacks – practical scripts, app walk‑throughs, and rights‑you‑should‑know tips for navigating HMOs.
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Access reality checks – on‑site reviews that call out barriers and celebrate places that truly work for us.
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Movement that works – adaptive fitness ideas for weak muscles, balance issues, or limited grip strength.
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Gear & gadget demos – honest verdicts on tools that make daily tasks faster, lighter, or pain‑free.
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No‑surprise travel guides – candid breakdowns of flights, hotels, and attractions for every mobility style—from wheelchairs and scooters to walkers, canes, and slow‑stroll explorers.
Welcome to The disABLED Company™
Hi, I’m Alicia D. Polak—and just two years ago, I was climbing mountains at 15,000 feet. Then one afternoon, while just hanging out with my dog Bessie on the floor, I suddenly couldn’t get up.
That was the moment. You know the one: when everything you thought you knew changes instantly. My journey went from a diagnosis of plantar fasciitis to Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy, then Polymyositis, and finally the big one—Inclusion Body Myositis—the same disease that took my mom’s life, and isn’t even supposed to run in families.
My life flipped upside-down. Endless tests, hospitals, losing my ability to hike mountains, camp under the stars, or even open a simple bottle of juice without help. Don’t even get me started on toilets that are basically resting on the ground—seriously, who designs these things?
But guess what? Life handed me a lousy batch of lemons, and I’ve learned how to whip up some pretty incredible lemonade.
Now, I’m here talking to you. I’m stronger, more ABLED™, and fired up about transforming the way we see disability. No more outdated treatment chairs that don’t recline, no more healthcare providers dismissing our voices, and no more impossible-to-open packaging. Being disABLED™ isn’t about settling—it’s about advocating for what we deserve and demanding better, whether at the doctor’s office, at the airport, or in our own homes.
I’m here to show you what’s possible. Because being disABLED™ doesn’t hold me back—it fuels me forward.
I'm Alicia and I'm So Excited to Meet You!
Hey, I’m Alicia, and I’ve got your back—because like you, I’m disABLED™, and I know exactly how real the struggle can be.
At The disABLED Company, we cut through the noise and get straight to solutions that actually make life easier. From smart tech that helps you breeze through your day, to straight-talking insights from top experts on my podcast—I’m here to empower you.
Travel plans stressing you out? I’ve got the inside scoop on locations, accessibility, and comfort. Product packaging driving you nuts? Tell me, and I’ll challenge those companies to do better!
And when your healthcare system feels impossible—think Kaiser, Sutter Health, John Muir—I step in with fierce advocacy consulting. I might not be a doctor, but trust me, I’m relentless. Because around here, “No” just means we’re one step closer to YES.
Together, let’s make accessibility and inclusion a reality, not just a promise.
Ready to shake things up? Let’s go!
