DIFFERENT ABILITIES. SAME ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT.
BUILT TO
STAND OUT.
DRIVEN TO
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Opening doors to adventure for people with disabilities. Challenging stereotypes, one experience—and one extraordinary bus—at a time.
01 / OUR REASON TO ROLL
Different abilities.
Endless possibilities.
An opportunity can change how someone sees the world—and how the world sees them.
Beyond D.A. Bus promotes opportunities for people with disabilities to take part in activities they may have thought were out of reach. Our mission is to break negative stereotypes and make room for adventure, connection, and new experiences.
Find your next possibility →
THE PERSON BEHIND THE PURPOSE
A spirit that
keeps moving.
It started with Chris.
Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at age 12 in 1986, Chris moved from walking to using a cane and then a wheelchair. His love of adventure kept going.
Water skiing, snow skiing, and scuba diving became part of his story. So did taking his adapted 2010 Challenger SRT on the Hot Rod Power Tour and onto the track.
Founded in 2015, Beyond D.A. Bus carries that spirit forward: helping others discover what is possible for themselves.
02 / A DIFFERENT KIND OF DRIVE
Big purpose.
Short bus.
A classic hot rod exterior. A vision for a fully wheelchair-accessible interior. D.A. Short Bus is the showcase project for a bigger idea: transportation can express personality and possibility.
Built for access
A build centered on wheelchair accessibility and the freedom to get out there.
Built to stand out
Custom suspension, 24-inch wheels, HID lights, and a 7.3-liter diesel engine project.
Built to connect
A calling card for connecting people with organizations that make adventure accessible.
Out there. Together.
THE BUS. THE PEOPLE. THE JOURNEY. ↗From the garage: explore the original build +
The build plan +
The original build notes outline metalwork and engine fitting with Nfamus Air Suspension, an Air Lift Performance 3H ride management system, diesel upgrades with Swamp’s Diesel, and engine preparation by Diesel Dynamics.
Paint is sponsored by Revolt Automotive Paint. These notes document the original project plan; contact the team for current progress.
BEYOND THE BUILD
The destination?
More people taking part.
The vision is to bring D.A. Short Bus to car shows, VA hospitals, rehabilitation centers, MDA events, and accessibility fairs—starting conversations and connecting people with organizations that support accessible activities.
Let’s make a connection ↗03 / BETTER TOGETHER
The people who
help move us forward.
Thank you to the sponsors helping bring the Beyond D.A. Bus vision to life. Their support helps move the build and our mission forward.
Become a sponsor →HELP FUEL THE NEXT CHAPTER
Be part of
the possibility.
Support the mission, introduce a partner, or share the story. There’s more than one way to help Beyond D.A. Bus move forward.
Email info@beyonddabus.org to discuss donations, sponsorships, or ways to help.04 / LET’S TALK
Good things start
with a connection.
Have an activity, event, or partnership in mind?
We’d love to hear from you.
Richmond, TX 77406, USA