Rolling Through Life: Recent Episodes
Dan and Jim Ryan
A show where a quadriplegic father, (Jim), and his son, (Dan), discuss life as a quadriplegic and share insight into the trials and tribulations following a life changing injury.
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
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Jim's Twitter
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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.
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Dragon Naturally Speaking Software
BC's Vaccine Rollout
Jim as a Certified Accessibility Specialist
Stairs turned in a Ramp
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Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook
Jim Ryan on YouTube
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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SHOWNOTES:
Sun Peaks Video
Jim as a Rick Hansen Foundation Certified Accessibility Professional
Jim and Nils
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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.
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SHOWNOTES:
Jim's 2500km Wheelchair Milestone
Wheelchair Accessible Elevator Call Buttons
Wheelchair Accessible Elevator Floor Buttons
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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SHOW NOTES:
Offloading Jim from the cruise ship in Guatemala
Jim's blog post on accessibility on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Jim discusses his beauty care treatments, and celebrates his one year anniversary of living at home.
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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
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Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook
My Quadriplegic Life Website
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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.
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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
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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
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