An account of the life of pioneering lawyer Adrian Batcock, a remarkable and inspiring man who refused to let tragedy define his fate.
At the age of thirty-one, Adrian Batcock was involved in an accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Despite facing enormous physical and psychological challenges, he remained determined to build a meaningful life.I'll Bring My Own Chair is the history of Adrian's life, from his birth in Brigus South in 1935 to the decade he spent in Mount Cashel Orphanage after his father's death, and from the hardships of his youth to the circumstances of his accident.
This biography explores the many barriers Adrian broke down on his way to becoming the first quadriplegic in North America to graduate from law school, and details a life spent advocating for accessibility, inclusivity, and the rights of people with disabilities.
