Rolling Through Life

Jim and Dan discuss the technology in Jim's life and how that technology gives him back some of the independence he lost as a quadriplegic. SHOW NOTES: How Jim uses his wheelchair Technology for Independent Living Lutron Casetta Light Switches Jim's Weather Station Automated Blinds by Soma SOCIAL MEDIA: Our Website Facebook YouTube Jim's Twitter Dan's Twitter

Jim and Dan catch up and discuss how Jim ended up in the hospital over Christmas, his ongoing experience as a Google accessibility tester, and the coming COVID vaccine. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android SHOWNOTES: Dragon Naturally Speaking Software BC's Vaccine Rollout Jim as a Certified Accessibility Specialist Stairs turned in a Ramp SOCIAL MEDIA: Our Website Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook Jim Ryan on YouTube Jim's Twitter Dan's Twitter  

In this special Christmas episode, Dan and Jim do a quick followup on Jim's experience with the Google Pixel and then dive into their main topic of a movie review of Les Intouchables SHOWNOTES: Jim playing the harmonica How Jim controls his iPad and iPhone Les Intouchables The Upside Rolling Through Life - Episode 1 - A Paddleboarding Quadriplegic The interview with Roman Grosjean regarding his big crash SOCIAL MEDIA: Our Website YouTube Channel Facebook Page Jim's Twitter Dan's Twitter

In this episode Jim and Dan discuss some brief caregiver follow-up, and then chat about accessibility on the Google Pixel, as well as Jim's Movember challenge. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android SHOWNOTES: Dragon Naturally Speaking Speech Recognition Software How Jim uses his iPhone  MKBHD's video where he mentions Voice Access on Android Jim's Movember Donation page Train Time with Dan and Jim 2020 SOCIAL MEDIA: Our Website Our Facebook Page Our YouTube Channel Jim's Twitter Dan's Twitter

Jim and Dan catch up and talk about their weekend getaway to Sun Peaks and the accessibility challenges faced there before moving into their main topic of the differences between being a caregiver and caring. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android You can also view these shownotes on our website SHOWNOTES: Sun Peaks Video Jim as a Rick Hansen Foundation Certified Accessibility Professional Jim and Nils SOCIAL MEDIA: Our Website Facebook YouTube Jim's Twitter Dan's Twitter

Jim and Dan catch up and discuss accessibility of public transportation and buildings and the implications of the increasing numbers of those with disabilities. Then they discuss Jim’s recent struggles with illness and trips to the hospital. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android SHOWNOTES: Jim's 2500km Wheelchair Milestone Wheelchair Accessible Elevator Call Buttons Wheelchair Accessible Elevator Floor Buttons SOCIAL MEDIA: Contact Us Facebook Website YouTube Jim's Twitter Dan's Twitter

After a long break Jim and Dan return and discuss why they stopped recording, how they are getting through the covid pandemic, and the beginnings of a new business.  Listen on iTunes Listen on Android SHOW NOTES: Jim giving a presentation at UFV Palm Springs Jim Goes Paragliding Jim meeting with Firefighters Our new Website! Contact Jim Jim Presenting to several classes of Grade 5 Students     SOCIAL MEDIA: Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook Jim on Twitter Dan on Twitter Jim on YouTube

Dan and Jim record from somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean and discuss the Panama Canal, cruising as a quadriplegic, and sip and puff sailing   Listen on iTunes Listen on Android Listen on YouTube SHOWNOTES: Jim's article on cruise ship accessibility Aircraft Carrier Adventures in San Diego Adventuring in Aruba Rolling Through Nicaragua Jim catching some rays on deck Episode 1: A Paddleboarding Quadriplegic The Panama Canal on Wikipedia Jim out Sip and Puff sailing The Disabled Sailing Society SOCIAL MEDIA: Jim's YouTube channel My Quadriplegic Life Website Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook Jim on Twitter Dan on Twitter

In this special episode Dan is joined by Jim's wife Isabelle to discuss caregiving and travelling on a cruise ship. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android Listen on YouTube SHOW NOTES: Offloading Jim from the cruise ship in Guatemala Jim's blog post on accessibility on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam SOCIAL MEDIA: Learn About Jim's Story on Our Website Subscribe to Jim's YouTube Channel Follow Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook Follow Jim on Twitter Follow Dan on Twitter

Dan and Jim catch up after a break between episodes, and discuss the pros and cons of transit, taxis, and ride sharing companies.  SHOW NOTES: Jim using an Uber in Toronto News article on long waits for Taxis Ride Hailing in B.C. Innisfil's Ride Hailing Solution SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook My Quadriplegic Life YouTube Channel Jim on Twitter Dan on Twitter

In this extra special, extra long episode, Dan is joined by Jim's wife Isabelle who tells the story of the accident from her perspective, discusses what life as a wife and caregiver is like before a discussion of mental health. Listen on iTunes Listen on YouTube SHOWNOTES: Life is a Beach - Story by Isabelle Jim at Dan's Wing's ceremony Jim at Joe's Graduation  Jim in the pool Jim out Paddle Boarding Learning Independence - Story by Jim When the Body say No - By Gabor Mate What it looks like to collapse from mental stress and exhaustion

Dan and Jim struggle through an in person recording while talking about going sturgeon fishing and getting through the bad days Listen to this episode on YouTube SHOW NOTES: Jim out Fishing with Rick Hansen and Chris Hadfield Rick Hansen Busting Barriers Campaign Video of Jim being winched out of the boat BC Sport Fishing – Ask for Tony! Facebook post talking about the bad days SOCIAL MEDIA: Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook Jim Ryan on YouTube My Quadrilpegic Life  Jim on Twitter Dan on Twitter

Jim and Dan catch up after a long break and talk about the importance of social interaction   Listen to this episode on YouTube Working with Chilliwack Firefighters  Article on the Special Olympics in Chilliwack Renovations in the kitchen Exercise Dynamic Manta in Sicily, Italy The Great Canadian Roadtrip Map Dan’s latest blog post   SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow us on Facebook Check out the stories on our Website Check out the Podcast on our Website Find this Podcast on iTunes:   

Jim discusses his beauty care treatments, and celebrates his one year anniversary of living at home. Listen to this episode on YouTube Leave a review on iTunes   SHOW NOTES: Jim's 1 year anniversary of living at home Meet Nils, Jim's Au Pair from Germany Jim's ramp into his home An explanation of Jim's breathing marathons Jim standing up under his own power   SOCIAL MEDIA: Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook My Quadriplegic Life Website Jim's Youtube Channel Leave a comment on this episode

In this episode Jim and Dan record from a tropical vacation destination, and discuss what it's like to visit the scene of an accident and thank the people who saved your life.   Listen to this episode on YouTube Listen on iTunes SHOW NOTES: It's Like Moving a Small Army of One - Rolling Through Life Ep.2 How Jim first told his story of the accident "Life is a Beach" - Isabelle's story of the accident Big Beach and Baby Beach in Maui Sign warning of the dangers of waves Lifeguards who saved Jim - taken by a friend shortly after the accident Meeting the Lifeguards in Maui   SOCIAL MEDIA: My Quadriplegic Life Jim's YouTube Channel Jim's Facebook Page Dan's Instagram

In this episode paddleboarding follow up is discussed, and then Jim and Dan discuss travelling as a quadriplegic SHOW NOTES: Pictures of Jim paddleboarding Jim swimming in the pool Photos from the eclipse roadtrip Solar Eclipse Roadtrip Video Jim's Hoyer Lift Jim's Van Aviation Eagle Lift for loading Jim onto an airplane Jim's video on how he uses a computer Jim's video on how he drives his wheelchair   Follow us on social media: Jim's website Jim's Facebook Jim's YouTube Dan's YouTube Dan's Instagram   Please subscribe, leave a review and share with friends!

In this first ever episode Jim wants to go paddle boarding, and Dan has questions. The Beach Story - Jim's accident Pure Life Paddleboards Shaw Shank Redemption Quote Jim's Youtube Channel Jim's Facebook My Quadriplegic Life Please subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and share with your friends!