Episode 63: Lifelong Quadriplegic Alex Jackson, South Carolina Disability Advocate & Public Affairs Specialist at Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic

About this episode

Alex Jackson shares his journey as a lifelong quadriplegic and his work as a disability advocate in South Carolina.

Paralyzed at just 9 months old, Alex Jackson, a C5-6 quadriplegic from South Carolina, has lived nearly his entire life from a seated perspective, and that has greatly influenced his advocacy. Becoming both a disability advocate for improved accessibility as well as improved accessible transportation, he also works as a Public Affairs Specialist at Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic. And Alex was also included in SC BIZ Charleston Regional Business Journal’s 2025 "Forty Under 40," which recognizes future leaders in South Carolina under the age of 40. Episode runtime 32 minutes. — Follow Alex on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jalexjackson/ — Talk Tuesday with Alex: https://tuesdaytalkwithalex.wordpress.com/

People in this episode

Guest: Alex Jackson

Topics covered

• disability advocacy
• accessibility
• transportation
• quadriplegia

Keywords

• C5-6 quadriplegic
• Public Affairs Specialist
• Forty Under 40

Mentioned in this episode

Places: South Carolina

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