Wheelchairs 4 Kids Organization Responds to Drake’s Alleged Past ‘Degrassi’ Wheelchair Concerns

After Degrassi writer and producer James Hurst opened up about Drake’s alleged concern with the hit TV show and his character using a wheelchair, the organization Wheelchairs 4 Kids is now speaking out. 

Madeline Robinson, executive director of the org, told TMZ Monday that Drizzy—then known best as rising actor Aubrey Graham—and his role as Jimmy Brooks were both very helpful to children who used wheelchairs. Robinson said that not only did seeing Drake on the small screen make kids feel cool, he helped them absorb some important representation on TV. 

“When was the last time you went to a mall and saw a kid in a wheelchair hanging out with other kids?” Robinson asked the publication, before saying it’s not often.