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Brian M. Watwood, a world-class athlete and professional skier, was hit head-on in an automotive accident while riding his bicycle. Brian was diagnosed as a C5 - C6 incomplete quadriplegic as the result of this accident and confined to a wheelchair he could not operate. Wijit VOYAGEROne day in rehab, Brian sat staring at the water fountain, unable to propel his chair forward to get a drink. He thought to himself, "If Archimedes could move the world with a lever, I should be able to move this wheelchair." It was then that his idea for the Wijit® (a lever actuated driving and braking system) was born. Brian was successful in moving his chair. Although Brian's story is unique in the sense that his remarkable recovery resulted in his limited ability to walk, henceforth the nickname "SuperQuad" (the Superman of quadriplegics), his inspiration to help others in the disabled community began. This perseverance to help other people safely propel their wheelchairs, giving them the same feeling of freedom he felt, became the driving force behind his "chair mobile philosophy" and the mission statement of SuperQuad, the company. Brian has won numerous awards and has been featured on "Dateline." He continues to be nominated for new awards in the disabled community | 