Money. Wheelchairs r stupidly expensive. N at no point is there wheelchair-friendly housing available. N I get tired so very easily, it wd hardly b worth the money. But skateboards? Defo a possibility. Sit on it, roll it w/ hands, not stand on it n roll it w/ feet. Nothing wrong w/ crawling n bum-scooting, w/e ppl may say. Just need low tables n a low cot. Stand (bum-scooting up) for the bathroom. Mobility > bed rotting. :) N if u r mobile at low heights n not tall heights, abandon tall heights n enjoy low heights.

just curious, do the rear seats still fold flat into the floor? or is all that changed due to conversion?

I never realized I have some in common with Canadian Geese… (sometimes) majestic… and (a little) murderous 😂

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That was a chicken hawk 😊

You'd have better luck just driving and spotting bird of prey on lightposts. I see them everywhere. It gives them a good view of the ditches. Alas, I'm from Vancouver Island, Canada so this may not be relevant

First, that's a lot of geese. Second, six degrees isn't outside birding weather. Good call staying in the car

I've read the national VR handbook and find out local IL VR office appears to not follow that and picks & choose what they want to tell clients. I'd love to talk with you personally. Shouldn't they cover therapies that the public school didn't bother to do and what about all the things that should have gone into a transition plan that the school never created and has left the clients floundering and failing at local community college? What if the failures of the school became the failures of the student and left them owing repayment of financial aid but the VR says they won't pay for costs acquired previously even if it's education related. Can we talk?

I live in Texas and I’m in a power wheelchair as well and convenient transportation is a HASSLE…. It would be nice for me to get a accessible van but I don’t have the patience for the “run around”

They've got a bathroom like this at the newly remodeled Flint Public Library! I hate having to propell myself with wet hands, and I am still learning to grab paper towel first. But, the water/soap/dryer are really far back and my knees/feet hit the metal under the sink. Ugh.

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As a wheelchair user this would be helpful so I didn't have to get my wheelchair wet or reach high up for soap. But I am also part blind (I can see a little bit) and it would be hard to tell which is which, I might blow my soap everywhere thinking it's the water faucet. Braille labels would help a lot. But even if it's not perfect, any accessibility is good to have!

I feel your pain about the van. All I needed was hand controls (for some reason, my restriction disappeared off my license and DMV has no record of it). I started the process in October 2023 and just now got the quote. We'll probably have them installed in the spring - it was a bit more money than I expected. 😣

And this also doesn't use paper towels helping not only disabled people and the environment ❤

Cool never seen the automatic wheelchair lock… I've always anchored my wheelchair with straps

I would love to see what brings you joy that is accessible for you! I've had to give up so many hobbies, art practices, and outdoor activities due to my disability progressing. Adapting is really hard to envision and figure out sometimes, I always love seeing how people make it work for them.

I love the evolution of the corner you shoot in. It looks so full of life, warm and welcoming. Welcome to the shelf new little bird friend!

I’m so happy for you! I’m just now getting quotes to pay out of pocket for the swing arm in my explorer. That plus hand controls is gonna be at least $15k. I left a post in your breakdown of the van process thru your state video of the full costs of a van out of pocket. Yes TX has that same program but I have been trapped in my home for 2 yrs now since my injury.

Yeah here in TX United Access you have a 2023 odyssey with in floor ramp at $80k and that doesn’t incl. hand controls nor an away to get to front seat to drive. A 2012 Honda Odyssey with ramp is $60k!!!! No hand controls which is another $12k at least. Swivel drivers chair is no telling!

I'm glad you managed to fix it, and happy new year to you and yours.

Success! If the bag works for you without the loop, maybe it's time to cut off and repurpose the loop. Lots of things can become a cat toy...

Lmboooo 😂 you’re hilarious. May I request more nature shots from the filthy mcnssty bedroom my dissbled butt is cooped up in. I csnt say I’m disappointed with this comedy of disabled errors tho.

Love the new chair

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I think I'll try it out:)

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Love the sound!

Hello, how are you? I am a regular viewer of your KZbin channel. I came here to say that- Your content is always engaging and incredibly well-presented!" Good luck to you

Congratulations on your New Beautiful Van. We just purchased a used Handicap Van and its our first time buying one. I have been looking for a How to video ..for parking along a curb since we have a fold out ramp. The dealer said to practice against the curb a few times to get the hang of it. Please make a video so we can watch how to do it. Your video is very well done. Or if you know of a video we can watch please let me know. Thank you and safe travels 🙏💛⚘️

I've got a deviated septum. It sucks every night!

Bless you. Progressive MD here as well (OPMD). Had to retire as the “accommodations” made for me were ludicrous. I’m looking forward to following how you deal with a progressive MD.

I agree. Can’t live without my hand grabber.

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I have a wheelchair, but it's a cheap folding one from Amazon that weighs a lot and is too big for the trunk of my car with my son's stroller in there as well. I'm currently in the process of building my own out of PVC and bike tires, because my doctor is being stubborn about whether or not she thinks I'm 'disabled enough' for a wheelchair and a parking placard... I'm diagnosed with POTS, I have 'disc narrowing' in my lumbar (L5-S1 disc, probably degeneration honestly), and getting checked for fibromyalgia soon. I'm in SO much pain from walking even with a rollator that I begin to cry. I can't stand in the kitchen to wash dishes or even heat up a cup of coffee in the microwave. And a shopping trip leaves me so worn out that I almost do nothing but sleep for the next 2 or 3 days... A wheelchair would help so much right now.

The one experience I had was talking to an older woman in Walmart while my fiance was in the checkout lane getting our groceries and moving supplies paid for. I had my rollator and was sitting on a bench resting, when she came up and asked if she could rest on the bench with me. She complimented my rollator (it's purple), and we got to talking about where I got it and why, and then the topic of my divorce and custody battle came up, and just general woman to woman chatting. As I was getting ready to leave (my fiance was done and had come over) she asked if she could add us to her prayers that night. I said a polite 'sure' and thanked her, even though it did make me a little uncomfortable (I'm not christian). I have a bit of a history with christianity, especially southern baptist... Being forced to go to church as a kid, and then traumatized with threats of going to hell for drawing a picture of Anubis during a time when I was very into Egyptian things... I wasn't even worshiping him. Just drawing him for fun... Yeesh. I'm now in a town that's more open minded, so I don't expect much offering of prayer. And if I get anything like that again, I will do my best to keep the 'Why..?' response in mind! I like that response. :) In the meantime... Back to building my manual wheelchair! (I have a disc issue that's getting worse, and my doctor is being stubborn.)

🚐You went through so much!

Great vid. You pulled in forward and exited facing forward. How did you turn the chair inside the van?

I just discovered your channel tonight, and I'm so thankful for you sharing your story! I am in the process of getting my first wheelchair, and this was a much-needed message. <3

this timeline video inspired me to make a video (hopefully! if i don't chicken out!) talking about the timeline to get my wheelchair. because i'm almost a year in. i wish these things were faster for all of us!

❤ your nails.

Early voted! LGBT for Trump!

aaa I cannot wait until we get to roll over crunchy leaves in our wheelchair!!!