THERE'S GARBAGE EVERYWHERE! (Navigating NYC in a Wheelchair)

[@GarrisonRedd]

It was definitely dope rolling with you

[@agresivemartinformerlyagre1850]

*rolling*

[@hrafnhildurb57]

I have a question for you do you like sports

[@cpepper5702]

Just sub’d to your channel man!!

[@gareddore2703]

yo, that smart drive... how you get it with that body? They denied me because i was in to good of shape and did not need one they said?

[@artistaloca4]

@@agresivemartinformerlyagre1850 rollin', rollin', rollinnnn.... Did you know the artist formely known as Prince? Who then again reclaimed prince? Just kidding around

[@kellyholmes3979]

I love these vids as a non wheelchair user just to see what it is like

[@thechariotvii9259]

it can actually be fun and child like

[@Wheelygonzales]

If you really want to see what it's like, get yourself a chair and try not to use your legs AT ALL for a day or seven!

[@agresivemartinformerlyagre1850]

Seems like a waste of money ^

[@agresivemartinformerlyagre1850]

Seems like a waste of money ^

[@amberhyde240]

Cameron Jackson don’t recommend. Especially since “OTC” chairs are not good for manual means compared to custom chairs since ur honestly not supposed to push yourself in a chair that’s not custom to your height and weight cuz shoulders and back and leg and foot issues it causes

[@stuartsaunders563]

As a wheelchair in NYC this was fascinating to see another New Yorker and a visitor's views on the city. I agree on the garbage, It is a pain in the butt.

[@alyaalmarzouqi9063]

“You gotta find audience who are not aware of what you’re going through” 👍🏻

[@thugTaters]

Give your cameraman a raise.

[@spencerblack3253]

Like Simba from the Lion King?

[@thatawkwardlesbian]

It makes me so dizzy.

[@stephkat123]

I'm currently in London. I was shocked how unaccessable it is. The traffic lights don't make a sound and there are no lifts in the tubes (i just moved to uk so had a 30kg bag with me). Can't imagine how tough it would be for a wheelchair user. Australia is definately more accessible

[@2111jade]

Not surprising. The United States is stupid. And I live there.

[@ahmedaladraj]

DUDE!! your channel is so underrated 👍 if u agree

[@berryes3643]

yes it is

[@carolinethayer7932]

How did you get all those cool camera shots!?😍

[@sketchie_x]

360 camera and some drone shots

[@plebbiebiceps2636]

I actually find them really annoying. I hope he doesnt use them again

[@Wiki7202]

@@plebbiebiceps2636 I have to disagree they were really cool

[@wasabi42]

PlebbieBiceps kinda agree. they were cool but it might’ve been a little much

[@plebbiebiceps2636]

Dont get me wrong. I love this guy. Hes a huge inspiration to me but the constant spinning and flying is really pulling attention away from the actual video

[@zarennaangel1198]

Try how wheelchair accessible Las Vegas is. I had trouble getting my mom's wheelchair in clothing stores to take her shopping.

[@treya6555]

Ya same

[@rabiagraney7079]

My experience is that IF I can get in a place (I live in NYC) - there is an immediate reaction of: "What are we going to do with HER" ?'Where is she going to fit with that chair', etc. I have a good sense of self, an RN (retired), and don't react externally to that treatment - I remain respectful. However, it DOES affect where I go and how often. My favorite spot locally is a coffee shop. It is small, so when I enter it is a seemingly major production when I enter. If it is crowded I back right out of the shop - no problem for someone who ambulates, but for someone in a wheelchair there is more NO in our lives then Yes...........It's affected my quality of life tremendously. Local restaurants have to find a guy in the back to pull out a ramp (to them a major production) - I thank them and enter - only to be greeted by another production of moving tables, chairs etc - while others are dining - in order to get to an appropriate space/table. Repeat the process on leaving. Staff acts 'put out' but speaks nicely. I've been encouraged NOT to bring 2 friends in wheelchairs with me at most places locally as it would be a major issue for a local shop, restaurant, meeting, etc. Still I get out - just sometimes looking IN a window instead of participating in what is on the other side - plays with your mind.

[@markoneill3641]

Washington DC’s accessibility is really good!

[@treya6555]

Yes agreed

[@MeSillyWoohoo]

'We need to go out' SO TRUE!! So often people park in handicapped spots without tags and then tell me 'well I never see a wheelchair user here so it's ok' and I'm sitting there in my wheelchair! It's infuriating

[@claraw972]

This is so interesting to see and as a non-wheelchair user it's so useful. Also to tell people to make spots more accessible

[@codymangos3995]

I’m a land surveyor and the ADA laws are set to accommodate disabled people. Like maximum 2% pitch in handicap parking spaces so your wheelchair doesn’t roll away and it’s easy to ride up the slope. And there (by law) should be ramps to at least one door of the building accessible to the public. Things like that

[@jackcolvillemangan1941]

The filming is amazing Props to who ever did that

[@L4G0ss3]

You should take a trip to japan. My wife and I went there last year. Shes in a wheelchair and I was amaze on how wheelchair accessible the transportation system is. I personnally loved Osaka. Tokyo is also accessible with some looking for elevators at some times. Toyoko Inns are the way to go for wheelchair users. Cheap and they should have at least 1 accessible room per locations

[@MrRooXs]

This is definitely one of my fave vids.

[@sunnycal2293]

Thanks for taking us along on your tour It was fun. Love the editing. I always get so disappointed and irritated when I see businesses that aren't wheelchair accessible. Come on people/businesses!!!!

[@emiliamarkkanen9423]

"you like stand-up comedy" I can't I'm still laughing

[@ElMundoDeHadesOK]

i keep saying to people "i'd give you a standing ovation... .but...... i can't stand up..." ..i've had people snort....

[@elizabethchurch9720]

I've always been disabled. However, I admire y'all going from able bodied to not and adapt.

[@Brian.olsen27]

Garrison is such a good dude! Met him a few years ago at a Navigator track and field practice with my son.

[@timfredrickson3889]

slightly ironic

[@edmcgugan2079]

Guys; check out "Natural Fit" hand rims. They are much nicer than your skinny little handrims. Much easier on the hands and you have much more power. Without wrapping your hands around the dirty tires. Great vid though guys! Very interesting!

[@Clarey-ke6vb]

Loved the editing of this video. I’m abled bodied, but my dad is in a wheelchair for outings. He’s elderly. But it still hard to find accessible places to take him or it’s very sketchy. Thank you for doing these videos

[@panarodias1]

NYC is a dream, even with all those inconveniences, compared to Brazil!!

[@brin57]

I agree. They should try Bangkok!!!

[@jojo_inspire]

Loved Garrisons energy and personality!

[@americasfittesttrucker7007]

I caught you getting a tow from the smart drive! I've only ever been through the city driving a semi. My wife and I want to go and see something on Broadway and the New York city ballet.

[@roseb2193]

Such a good video. I love your content! I love how you educate the world about disabilities.

[@nicokelly6453]

Wow, this was a really cool one to watch! Unfortunately I'm one of those disabled people who doesn't get out of the house much, but I'd really like to. It's nice to see disabled people in public because even though there's still lots of barriers, it gives me hope. Thanks to both of you for the vid!

[@louisebayliss2261]

It seems that when I am in my wheelchair you become invisible to others. I once got yelled at by a lady in Tesco's as I was sat on my walker queuing at the tills because she had to go around me. It was horrid and really upsetting. People always stare when they see me using my walker until they see my aircast boot I wear.

[@CimorelliFan]

Quality of the video is so good. Should have more subs.

[@mcalindenger]

I know I’m watching and commenting 2 months later. But in UK there is the 2010 equality act which meant every building for the public use must be made accessible if it can. If it was old building it was assessed. And all entry’s must have a disabled button door for ease of access. But it changed the game massively. Also in Scotland where I’m from you can give a portion of you social income to a carer as allowance and concert tickets are free for this person and disabled tickets are reduced in many theatres as a example. in the trains station a conductor must come out to help you on. Scotland pretty ahead as its a socialist leaning country.

[@funent9611]

I see that smart Drive 👀

[@emiliesmith9917]

Fun Ent They shouldn’t be but SmartDrives are a flex Like I need one but can I afford it? No

[@kelseymills7171]

Your editing and whoever does the videos are excellent. Great angles and quality.

[@rcarrot2955]

I'm subbed to over 180 channels but yours is the most memorable.

[@amberlilly1899]

Some of that camera work was the most nauseating thing 😂😂

[@quinnmcnulty4517]

I know I didn't mind it at frost but I almost do to stop the video cause of it

[@Chad.D]

As a fellow Wheelchair bro, this channel is pretty dope!

[@christinatai2933]

Thanks for the wonderful observations and tips!

[@leeannebrown5221]

I love watching these videos. When I was growing up one of my cousins was a T-7 complete paraplegic and he never went anywhere on his own. Seeing you travel is great. I wish my cousin, Bob, was still alive but he died about ten years ago from cancer. (He smoked like a chimney.) Self reliance isn't a gift, it is a destination.

[@artistaloca4]

I love the point: If I keep going up the stairs, they don't need to think about it. (Not a quote.) Real pleasure to meet you virtually, Garrison, - hope to someday bump your elbow 😉😆❤️

[@jillian4603]

One of my college classes we used an accessibility app and went around to different local businesses and tested and measured them.

[@jacobjudd9613]

Dude those shots are unbelievably amazing.

[@LectronCircuits]

What a character. Garrison Redd is awesome. Cheers!

[@charlesbowden3853]

Loved this. Also laughing at the Smartdrive towing.

[@Dantoro45]

Im in love with the B-Roll!

[@andyjamess]

Just subscribed and hit that bell for you Garrison

[@tyreebrownart]

His knowledge and passion is infectious. I’ve learned from this video 👏🏾👏🏾.

[@larryherman5754]

I understand trying to make everything accessible, but to be fair you also got to understand for some older buildings it's ether way too expensive or impossible

[@Pingaheimer]

I love that these guys can tell each other, let's roll bruh, and look cool af making that exit on their wheelchairs

[@ruthmcateer4662]

Great video, love your content. Love from Scotland

[@jasongooden917]

If a guy said to do you like stand up comedy, I would say as long as I get a good seat

[@Wheels2Walking]

That’s a good reply 😂

[@laindarney277]

Andrew the camera man on point. Great video man =)

[@Andrewdeitsch]

Thank you!! :)

[@agresivemartinformerlyagre1850]

Is that the real camera man?

[@Andrewdeitsch]

@@agresivemartinformerlyagre1850 yup it's the real me, waiting on my official verification 🤣

[@agresivemartinformerlyagre1850]

@Andrew Deitsch very cool 😎

[@TheZontania]

What a personable guy Garrison is!

[@wheelsnwarriors7166]

This is my favorite video I've ever seen of yours.

[@slobodanlifeusingwheelchai4895]

Real nice tour of NYC im so glad you have good time

[@addieloveswheelies5672]

I love this so much! I have autoimmune disease. I'm a part time user like 80 percent or so of the time. I traveled all over before my mobility was affected I really want to be able to do so again at some point. I would love to see you go to Denver, I grew up there. There's tons of touristy places to go. Downtown is lit too. Thank you for sharing your story its helped me to have a much more positive outlook. Definitely subbing Garrison's Channel.

[@courtneyjohnson5234]

its crazy to see how different country's are as here in England every public place has to be accessible (obviously with few exceptions old building and that) put like you said if its not is discrimination and if you find somewhere thats not accessible you and report them to the local council and will got told the outcome as well (the shop/anywhere can be fined and even closed down). my mum has to use a walker and its crazy to see how much farther you have to go to get to places.

[@I_AM_HYDRAA]

Also here

[@armidacudney4366]

Thank you for sharing I didn't know or think about elevators for people in wheel chairs in New York city.

[@ghangj]

“Do you like Stand Up comedy? No pun intended” that’s fucking good lmao.

[@AprilHoney]

This was such a fun video.

[@ThatFlyinRyan]

dude your intros are RAW MAN!!!!

[@liamroday6465]

Great Video!!! Thanks for the info

[@liamdrums5527]

Dude, those are some sick shots!! 👌👌

[@Tkzyns]

Keep up the awesome work I am so proud of you for being strong

[@ElusvOptmst1]

Fantastic video.

[@aka770]

so i came from israel to nyc for a few weeks and it was awesome. loved the place. especially madison square garden. all the recommendations helpd. so thanks

[@goonie5352]

I finally got to watch the vid !!

[@chickscoobydoo1]

Have you heard of the WheelMate app?? It's an app created by Coloplast. It's wonderful for helping you find and mark accessable restrooms and parking and if they are free or not.

[@CanaldoBlogdoCadeirante]

Nice video, amazing edition! I'm brazilian and planning to go tô NYC next year, good to know there's so much garbage! I'll take a shovel!

[@anneliesgeefnietop7819]

Love it! It's should not be comparison, NY and my city Antwerp (Belgium) but the metro stations were so recognizable. I now whichs ones have elevators (whit or without the piss🙄), but then I get there and the elevator is out of order. Man o man. I learned myself how to use the escalator, but I still feel unsure to use them. So if I can avoid them, I do. And when I'm in my power chair, which is most of the time when I go to the city alone, the escalator is no option of course. It's seems like a problem all around the word. Making basis needs acecible for everyone. I even had hospital rooms that were not wheelchair accessible 🤦🏼‍♀️, like on the floor of neurology. I mean, we have a long way to go, but as a community we do have to go out there and let people see us en make them aware.

[@jodz8888]

Thank you this was a great vid! And thank you very much for all the great info and educating the public it can be really hard for us wc users 😐. I appreciate what you are doing all the emotions and hardship is real and more power to you you have overcome it 💪🏼🤙🏼✊🏼 for me it’s a work in progress but I’m getting there 🙂

[@cruiseybabbbyenterprises1753]

Killer video my man!

[@kelly1827]

Richard, you should "do" Philadelphia! I live in a suburb of Philadelphia on the New Jersey side and it's an awesome City oh, so many things to see and do. I have MS and I'm only recently using my wheelchair 4 into a distance and I'm ashamed to admit I wasn't paying too much attention to accessibility before. Given that it has Colonial roots I'm thinking at least a lot of downtown center city is not very accessible, but I could be wrong.

[@berryes3643]

love these edits 🎞️

[@ReyOfLight]

As a fellow chair user, but able to stand up and walk very short distances, I avoid inaccessible shops and venues whenever possible, especially when making a place accessible would be an easy fix and they just don’t do it, I have this stance both for me as standing up and walking is very painful and tiring for me, and in solidarity with other disabled people who just don’t have the option to stand up and walk past an obstacle due to their level of function. I do make an exception and walk in at a local cafe where I live just because it’s an awesome place and because it’s not an easy fix to make it accessible, but me and the owner of the cafe sometimes discuss possible solutions because she does want it to be accessible, the building is just old and has steps in and steps up to the porch and a narrow pavement just below that porch so yeah, it’s not an easy fix at all unless they build a ramp or lift by a back door, there’s just no space on the front to make any affordable solution, the only thing today would be one of those solutions where the steps transforms into a lift but those are far too expensive, so not really something you can demand from a small business who just rents the venue. If that had been a chain store like for example a Starbucks I would probably not bother going, but it’s a small privately owned local cafe that I like to go to both to support small local businesses and to enjoy the best cakes and pies in the whole area. I try to do a fair bit locally in my town to raise awareness of the importance of accessibility and that it doesn’t just help chair users but everyone in the society. Anything that helps us, also helps parents with small children in prams, it helps someone who’s just been clumsy and broken a toe against a table leg or taken a fall while skiing, it helps the elderly, or the person who’s going on or returning from a trip and has a lot of luggage. A smooth pavement, curb free crossings, ramps, door openers and elevators aren’t just for wheelchair users, it can help anyone at anytime! And able bodied people always seem to forget that anyone can at anytime become one of us, no one is immune to a life altering illness or accident, and everyone ages anyways, and we’ve all been babies and toddlers... But omg New York City looks disgusting with all that garbage everywhere! If I ever went I’d have to send my chair through an autoclave and then wipe it all down with disinfectant wipes! 🤢 Cities here in Sweden can certainly be bad, but not quite THAT nasty! The elevators in Stockholm subway stations is probably the closest... Some are used as a public restroom by drunks who needs to take a piss, it’s nasty!

[@cwac4465]

Like to see a nav vid featuring the light rail of Portland, OR. Thanks! (Post-pandemic, of course)!😉

[@armidacudney4366]

Thanks for sharing about where to go to find elevators.

[@thatjokerperson7062]

Most of these shops with stairs should get a wireless doorbell and a sign and a wood ramp they cans store so You can ring the bell for the wheel chair ramp to be brought out

[@topspinnthedancingwheelcha1184]

Awesome video bro the camera angles were really cool and you need to bring you butt to Orlando let me show you the theme parks we can do Disney , SeaWorld and Busch gardens and I can show how to transfer on to a roller coaster

[@paulbickley9204]

I went to New York in March, first flight in a wheelchair, from the UK. I wanted to push myself, no pun intended, so I booked the trip and had a great time. Those sidewalk funnels though, I forgot to wheelie at the bottom of one, my footrest hit the road and tipped me out of the chair. Luckily I can walk a bit and I stopped myself hitting the floor. Wasn't brave enough for the subway. This is a great video.

[@brin57]

Great video guys. You should try Bangkok, now that's hard work!!

[@kaitlin6184]

How in da world did you get those camera shots?!?!?!?!

[@Andrewdeitsch]

I read this with a New York accent 🤣

[@gareddore2703]

VID WAS FIRE. those shots were insane.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Thanks bro. Whenever my producer gets a new toy he likes to stunt pretty hard lol.

[@reaganriley7635]

These videos are really cool, being a disable person myself, makes this useful when I am traveling in a big city. 🙃

[@lOsILo97]

Thank you for sharing this accessibility vlog for us. ❤️ Next place I want to see the most accessible city in USA😋

[@wrightfix]

I love the High Line.

[@edirinotuburun979]

Love from Nigeria👍🤘✌️🇳🇬

[@debs2026]

LOVED IT.

[@TheWayItIs.]

Impressed video with the drone

[@mountaingreen8360]

Garrison Redd Seems like you've been rollin awhile. A lot of great points.

[@derod116]

OMG, thank you for making this video! I know I'm 2 years late, lol. Abled bodied people can't connect until it effects them in some way. I speak from experience because my some has become disabled and I am now learning so much. How can I help share this information? I am sure there are many people like me who are unaware, sadly!

[@danacandek5767]

I usually don't like Garrison too much, but this video is very good.

[@Wiki7202]

great video but what is bugging me is trying to figure out how you got those amazing camera shots

[@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden]

Man, if NYC is bad I can't imagine what everywhere else is like! In the UK our roads are as big as your sidewalks, our pavements (sidewalks) are often too small to get a chair through even when clear (think actual medieval cobbled streets) plus people park up on them all the time or shops put advertising boards etc so there's no way to get through other than finding the drop curb miles away to get over. I don't think anyone realises how bad it is until you're in that situation where you just can't access the pavement never mind a shop or restaurant.

[@Kay_Jay_Pea]

The subway and buildings with a tiny little step to get up to them are the BIGGEST reason I can’t live in a city it’s so annoying

[@saeed6293]

Bro I am so inspired from your videos

[@claricelouie624]

I use a walker/rollator and try going to Chinatown. I find that most grocery are not accessible to any disabled people whether in a wheelchair or using a walker.

[@SpaceyBumfuzzle]

love the vids I'm also writing a book about a girl in a wheelchair.

[@EmilyCheetham]

If companies don’t want able bodied people using elevators they why not like with toilets have a special key? Having the elevator a long distance is NOT good for people who have a hidden disability who still need to use the elevator.

[@BGM_MuOffical]

This man made me mad that I am able bodied😂

[@baja1980s]

Good video man, drone in nyc? don’t know how you didn’t get caught or ticketed. It’s prohibited in all Nyc unless your launching from a boat but even then you have to stay within limits. Good job bro eitherway.