QuadCapable

10/10/2026

Heading over to Abilities Expo in Orlando today! I’ll be hanging out at the PVA booth, #104, and making the rounds to check out assistive technology and connect with people.

If you’re coming out to Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, swing by and say hello!

10/09/2026

FLORIDA PANHANDLE: If you are still in an evacuation area, the window to get somewhere safer is closing quickly.

Hurricane Isaias remains a major hurricane with 120 mph winds, and the National Hurricane Center says tropical-storm conditions are already beginning along the northern Gulf Coast. Life-threatening storm surge, destructive winds, flooding, and tornadoes are all possible. Preparations should be completed now.

For Pensacola Beach specifically, ECUA is shutting down BOTH water and sewer service at 3:00 PM Central / 4:00 PM Eastern today once emergency crews leave the island. There is no guaranteed restoration time. If you are still there, please follow the evacuation order.

Santa Rosa County has expanded its evacuation order to Zones A, B, and C, along with low-lying areas and mobile homes. Transportation to a designated shelter is available while winds remain below tropical-storm force.

For people with disabilities, paralysis, or medical needs, evacuation takes more planning. Please do not assume a shelter can provide the personal care you normally receive at home.

If you are evacuating:

• Bring your medications, medical supplies, chargers, backup batteries, and essential equipment.
• Make arrangements for your caregiver or personal assistant to go with you if you require hands-on care.
• Confirm accessible transportation before conditions get worse.
• Keep emergency alerts turned on.
• If you use powered medical or mobility equipment, have a backup power plan.
• Do not wait until a tornado warning is issued to figure out how you will get to a safe interior location.

HELP AND INFORMATION:

Santa Rosa County information and transportation assistance:
850-983-4636

Northwest Florida 211:
Dial 211 for evacuation assistance, shelter information, community resources, and post-storm help.

ECUA utility emergency line:
850-476-5110

For the latest storm track and official warnings, use the National Hurricane Center and your local county emergency management page.

Please share this with anyone in the Florida Panhandle who may need accessible evacuation help, especially wheelchair users, people who rely on caregivers, and anyone dependent on electricity for medical or assistive equipment.

Do not wait until conditions become dangerous to ask for help.

10/07/2026

The provider may change. My determination to live my life won’t. I’ll find a way.

10/07/2026

I can need a caregiver and still be the guy somebody else turns to for help.

10/07/2026

I know what life at home makes possible. I’m going to keep fighting for it.

10/07/2026

If you believe in freedom, include the people who need help getting dressed before they can go enjoy it.

10/06/2026

Before deciding where a disabled person would be better off living, try asking them.

10/06/2026

Approved care hours don’t get me out of bed. A caregiver who actually shows up does.

10/06/2026

A nursing home should be a choice someone makes. It shouldn’t become the answer because nobody could staff their home care.

10/04/2026

Reliable home care is what allows me to do the things I share here on QuadCapable: work in assistive technology, travel, game, lead a nonprofit, and live in my own home.

I sat down with Blomquist on Empowered Ability to talk about the current situation with , the caregiver shortage, and what’s at stake when people lose access to the care they depend on.

Watch the full conversation, share it, and follow Empowered Ability. If you’re fighting a similar battle, I’d like to hear your story.

Reliable home care allows us to live in our own homes, work, travel...