Who We Are

Ali Crisp, PT, DPT, ATP

Co-founder: Medical Advisor

As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a certified Assistive Technology Professional, Ali performs extensive evaluations and treatment at a major Children’s Hospital in Orlando (outpatient), and possesses a broad range of neuro, cardio, orthopedic, trauma and NICU experience. With specialized training in neuro development, she is uniquely qualified to serve as an Adaptive Innovator and advisor for Fearless Independence. Most importantly, she lends insight into the social/ emotional/physiological dynamics when accessing an experience or utilizing a product.

Further, Ali brings collaborations with many key disciplines, such as physicians, occupational and speech therapists, and adaptive practitioners.  She also possesses expertise with various durable medical equipment. Ali received both her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and her Bachelors of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida.  She has received the honor of the “Outstanding Young Alumna” in Physical Therapy from UF for her ascending career in pediatric physical therapy. 

Beyond business, Ali trains and runs marathons as a hobby. She also loves to travel to destinations that require some sort of adventurous activity whether hiking in Peru, bareboating the Caribbean or scouting waterfalls in the Havasu Reservation.

Delaina Parrish

Co-Founder: CEO
Diversity Influencer/Social Media/Branding

Delaina is a Florida native and a 2020 Business School (Marketing) graduate from the University of Florida, with an emphasis in retailing and entrepreneurship. As a multi-dimensional influencer with Cerebral Palsy, she leverages her voice on statewide, national, and global platforms to break down barriers for the disability community and their allies. Her TEDxUF talk achieved global affirmation by motivating corporations to be “Fearless in Disability Inclusion.” By combining her lived experience with her education, Delaina lives to challenge convention for the betterment of society and business.

Forbes Magazine featured her as a rising entrepreneur representing the essential markets of Disability, Equity and Inclusion. A gubernatorial appointee, Delaina currently serves on the Florida Rehabilitation Council where she plays an active role in offering employment policy recommendations to Vocational Rehabilitation and the Department of Education.

Delaina’s original passion for inclusion arose through fashion – and the freedom to be equally represented through style. An early adopter of adaptive design, she formed relationships with international brands such as Vera Bradley, Zappos Adaptive, Tommy Hilfiger and Runway of Dreams. In the tech industry, Parrish’s message of empowerment reached numerous countries in a global marketing campaign for Tobii Dynavox, a worldwide leader for Assistive and Augmentative Communication.

Beyond business, Delaina mentors young entrepreneurs, and assists her community in planning events for families of PWD. She loves being in nature, traveling, hammocking, pushing her mind and body with yoga, boxing and countless other adaptive adventures!

Patricia Parrish (Tricia)

Co-founder: Marketing & Communications

Ms. Parrish holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Advertising from the University of Florida, with 30+ years of experience in the fields of corporate communications, public relations, special event planning, and advertising for numerous entities in the Southeastern United States. As a visionary, Tricia also founded Eco-Trek, Inc., a non-profit environmental education organization, as well as eSpecially4You, which serves the disability community in East-Central Florida.  She was honored for her life-long volunteerism as a Paul Harris Fellow from Rotary International, and by Brevard County Commissioners. Tricia is an active member of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.)  International sisterhood, which is committed to furthering  the advancement of women through education. She has twice been selected as a Florida delegate to International Convention. 

Beyond Business, Tricia is an accomplished cook and host, and has a side gig selling organic soups. While she imagines a good Arctic exploration book or documentary, most of her young life was spent exploring the atolls around her home in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia.

Ali Crisp, PT, DPT, ATP 

Co-founder: Medical Consultant

As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a certified Assistive Technology Professional, Ali performs extensive evaluations and treatment at a major Children’s Hospital in Orlando (outpatient), and possesses a broad range of neuro, cardio, orthopedic, trauma and NICU experience. With specialized training in neuro development, she is uniquely qualified to serve as an Adaptive Innovator and advisor for Fearless Independence. Most importantly, she lends insight into the social/ emotional/physiological dynamics when accessing an experience or utilizing a product.

Further, Ali brings collaborations with many key disciplines, such as physicians, occupational and speech therapists, and adaptive practitioners. She also possesses expertise with various durable medical equipment. Ali received both her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and her Bachelors of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida. She has received the honor of the “Outstanding Young Alumna” in Physical Therapy from UF for her ascending career in pediatric physical therapy.

Beyond business, Ali trains and runs marathons as a hobby. She also loves to travel to destinations that require some sort of adventurous activity whether hiking in Peru, bareboating the Caribbean or scouting waterfalls in the Havasu Reservation.

What We Do