From Paralyzed to POWERHOUSE: The Hidden Crisis No One Talks About

What happens when a serial entrepreneur, technologist, and community leader suddenly faces a life-changing injury? Instead of slowing down, Mark Irvin turned his paralysis into purpose, becoming a fierce advocate for self-advocacy in healthcare and barrier-free design in the built environment. In this episode of The Disruption Lab, Mark shares: The shocking reality of accessibility gaps in healthcare and construction How he hacked the system using AI to fight for assistive tech The truth about universal design and why most homes aren’t truly accessible His mission to help people with disabilities not just survive—but thrive This is more than an inspiring comeback story—it’s a blueprint for real change. If you care about innovation, inclusion, or overcoming adversity, you don’t want to miss this one. Listen to discover how one man’s fight for accessibility is shaking up entire industries!