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 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 next chapter: built to go the distance +
Sometimes moving forward means taking a few steps back. We’re giving DAShortBus a major refresh, focusing on the reliability, comfort, and accessibility needed for the road ahead.
That work includes correcting wiring issues, reworking the interior, improving the wheelchair ramp, and installing flooring more suited to wheelchair use. It’s a big undertaking, and we’re taking the time to get it right.
The team at Ultimate Innovations in Kemah, Texas ↗ has been working tirelessly to get DAShortBus back on the road. We’re grateful for their dedication and the care they’re putting into this next chapter.
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
Good people.
Great partners.
From the details that make the bus stand out to the equipment that makes it accessible—these are the partners helping us get there. Explore their work below.
Become a sponsor →MERCHANDISE / COMING SOON
Take the spirit.
Wear the story.
A little D.A. Short Bus, wherever you go. Bus shirts and pins are on the way. Check back here for the launch.
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