The Adaptable Octopus

The Adaptable Octopus – Featuring Zachary Weeks


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🎙️ The Adaptable Octopus – Featuring Zachary Weeks

In this powerful episode, we're joined by the amazing Zachary Weeks — advocate, accessibility consultant, and founder of the Cerebral Palsy Worldwide Facebook group. Zachary shares his journey of embracing his disability, building community, and pushing for change in Alberta, Canada, where he’s advocating for accessibility legislation.

Host Blair opens up about their own path toward self-acceptance, inspired by Zachary’s advice: “Whatever you do, be passionate.” From signing petitions to designing warm coats for kids in wheelchairs, Zachary’s work is making a real impact — and proving that advocacy starts with authenticity.

💬 Highlights:

  • How Zachary built a 20,000+ member CP community online

  • Finding purpose through volunteering and passion

  • Pushing for an Accessible Alberta Act

  • The story behind the ZAC Sack winter gear

👉 Join the community: Search Cerebral Palsy Worldwide on Facebook 🎧 Listen & subscribe: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more

Thanks for tuning in — and remember: stay passionate, stay connected, and stay adaptable. 🐙


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The Adaptable OctopusBy Blair Riggs