Founding and Initial Inspiration

Richard Stubbs founded Beyond Disability after suffering severe spinal injuries in a 1991 car accident. Following extensive hospital visits, his son, Jason, provided him with a computer and internet access. Richard discovered that, during the early hours of the morning when his pain was most intense, he could manage it by distracting himself with the internet. Through online research, he authored a 300-page book on companion planting and organic gardening. Subsequently, he dedicated his resources to assisting others who were also housebound due to physical mobility disabilities.