Robin Wearley is a healthcare and aviation safety innovator whose career bridges medicine, air travel, and accessibility. A retired Flight Attendant and Cardiovascular Physician Assistant, she holds degrees in Organizational Behavior & Leadership and Health Communication from Boston University. Robin is the Founder of ADAPTS.org, creator of a portable transfer sling that ensures safe, dignified evacuation for travelers with disabilities. She also serves as Cabin Safety Advisor at All Wheels Up, advancing accessibility standards for wheelchair users on flights. With leadership roles at UCSF, Chester County Hospital, and Boehringer Ingelheim, as well as medical mission experience in Madagascar, Robin continues to champion inclusive design and safer travel experiences for all.

In this episode, Dante and Robin discuss:

• The inspiration behind creating the ADAPTS portable transfer sling
• Challenges in bringing an accessibility product from idea to market
• How ADAPTS works during air travel and emergency evacuations
• Broader applications of ADAPTS beyond aviation, including disaster relief and schools
• The need for updated airline safety standards and accessibility reforms

Key Takeaways: 

• Innovation is often sparked by empathy and the recognition of a single real-world problem, proving that meaningful change can begin with one person’s concern.
• True emergency preparedness goes beyond the basics—it must prioritize accessibility so people with disabilities are never left behind in a crisis.
• Although airlines have been slow to embrace inclusive safety measures, consumer demand and advocacy are pushing the industry toward long-overdue change.
• ADAPTS has already been tested in real emergency evacuations, demonstrating not just its practicality but its potential to save lives when seconds matter.
• Success in driving impact relies on more than just a good idea—it takes networking, persistence, and tapping into small business resources that can open unexpected doors.

“You can't be too rich or too thin or have too many products for the disability community.” - Robin Wearley

Connect with Robin Wearley:

Website: https://www.adapts.org/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinwearley/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adapts.org/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adapts_team/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKEi4c8OItySKGrtHpadx6w 

Shop: https://adapts.myshopify.com/products/adapts-sling 

Connect with Dante Royster:

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