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A smiling man with a neck brace sits in a power wheelchair with a blanket over his legs, on a sunny city street with buildings and graffiti.

A smiling man with a neck brace sits in a power wheelchair with a blanket over his legs, on a sunny city street with buildings and graffiti.

Jake Dalton, 30, is a white quadriplegic with a C1–C3 injury, fully paralyzed from the neck down. Tall, broad-shouldered, and very overweight, he wears oversized sweatshirts and sweatpants for comfort. His arms are strapped to his power wheelchair, which has a high-back headrest, tilt/recline, a backpack, and a fleece blanket covering him. He uses a neck brace and heel protectors. Injured in his early 20s, he remains independent, witty, and socially vibrant. Jake prefers experiences over possessions, dislikes pity, and enjoys travel and music. He once gave a university lecture in a military uniform, slightly reclined in his chair. See more