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We are cousins who love to travel, but the world is not always as welcoming to varied abilities as it should be. Here we will be sharing with you our adventures and some of the ways we have learned to make the not-so-accessible accessible. It’s not always easy but where there’s a will there is (usually) a way!
Treatment Options | August is SMA Awareness Month
August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month, and we have a whole series planned for y’all! We will be posting videos throughout August covering different SMA topics. Here’s what we’ll be sharing:
1. What is SMA? A general overview plus some specifics on my SMA.
2. What causes SMA? Come get bio-nerdy with us! We’ll go over the details that make SMA what it is.
3. What are the treatments for SMA? We’ll go over the options that are currently available.
4. And lastly, a story time. We’ll tell you about my treatment journey.
We are cousins who love to travel, but the world is not always as welcoming to varied abilities as it should be. Here we will share with you our adventures and some of the ways we have learned to make the not-so-accessible accessible. It’s not always easy but where there’s a will there is (usually) a way!
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✨Link Tree: linktr.ee/cousins.travel.accessibility
MUSIC/SOUNDS
✨Dress shoe jog on concrete from TH-cam’s audio library
1. What is SMA? A general overview plus some specifics on my SMA.
2. What causes SMA? Come get bio-nerdy with us! We’ll go over the details that make SMA what it is.
3. What are the treatments for SMA? We’ll go over the options that are currently available.
4. And lastly, a story time. We’ll tell you about my treatment journey.
We are cousins who love to travel, but the world is not always as welcoming to varied abilities as it should be. Here we will share with you our adventures and some of the ways we have learned to make the not-so-accessible accessible. It’s not always easy but where there’s a will there is (usually) a way!
JOIN US ON YOUR FAVORITE PLATFORM
✨Link Tree: linktr.ee/cousins.travel.accessibility
MUSIC/SOUNDS
✨Dress shoe jog on concrete from TH-cam’s audio library
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[CC] SMA Cause | August is SMA Awareness Month
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Next up in our August series, I go into the cause of SMA. It might get a little too nerdy for some but I did make a valiant effort to make it as non-sciencey approachable as possible while still allowing my head and heart to agree 🤓🙃☺️ August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month, and we have a whole series planned for y’all! We will be posting videos throughout August covering diffe...
What is SMA? | August is SMA Awareness Month
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August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month, and we have a whole series planned for y’all! We will be posting videos throughout August covering different SMA topics. Here’s what we’ll be sharing: 1. What is SMA? A general overview plus some specifics on Randi-Lynn’s SMA. 2. What causes SMA? Come get bio-nerdy with us! We’ll go over the details that make SMA what it is. 3. What are t...
Our DIY Wheelchair Accessible Van
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This video is in no way sponsored or compensated. Kevin would like to give a personal shoutout to socks in Crocs. We all know life with a disability can be overwhelmingly expensive. There are services and items we require to live life and companies know this. They know you HAVE to have certain things and they know if you need it bad enough you will have no choice but to find a way to pay whatev...
Why we love Disney World for accessible vacations
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We share a few reasons why we love Walt Disney World for hassle-free #wheelchair #accessible vacations! We are cousins who love to travel, but the world is not always as welcoming to varied abilities as it should be. Here we will be sharing with you our adventures and some of the ways we have learned to make the not-so-accessible accessible. It’s not always easy but where there’s a will there i...
How We Plan Accessible Trips
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We share our tips for planning a #wheelchair #accessible #trip. We hope you can take our advice and modify it to meet your accessibility needs! We are cousins who love to travel, but the world is not always as welcoming to varied abilities as it should be. Here we will be sharing with you our adventures and some of the ways we have learned to make the not-so-accessible accessible. It’s not alwa...
Disney's Riviera Resort Accessible Room 8104 | WDW Deluxe Resorts
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A tour of Disney’s Riviera Resort accessible room 8104 focusing on the use of a Hoyer lift. We are cousins who love to travel, but the world is not always as welcoming to varied abilities as it should be. Here we will be sharing with you our adventures and some of the ways we have learned to make the not-so-accessible accessible. It’s not always easy but where there’s a will there is (usually) ...
Disney's Boardwalk Inn Accessible Room 1048 | WDW Deluxe Resorts
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A tour of Disney’s Boardwalk Inn accessible room 1048 focusing on the use of a Hoyer lift. We are cousins who love to travel, but the world is not always as welcoming to varied abilities as it should be. Here we will be sharing with you our adventures and some of the ways we have learned to make the not-so-accessible accessible. It’s not always easy but where there’s a will there is (usually) a...
Disney's Pop Century Resort Room 3351 | WDW Value Resorts
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A tour of Disney’s Pop Century Resort accessible room 3351 focusing on the use of a Hoyer lift. We are cousins who love to travel, but the world is not always as welcoming to varied abilities as it should be. Here we will be sharing with you our adventures and some of the ways we have learned to make the not-so-accessible accessible. It’s not always easy but where there’s a will there is (usual...
CRUISING COUSINS | CocoCay | Jan 2020
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In this video we are bringing you to Royal Caribbean’s private island CocoCay in The Bahamas. Turns out their $200,000,000.00 renovation certainly leaves something to be desired in terms of accessibility… We are cousins who love to travel, but the world is not always as welcoming to varied abilities as it should be. Here we will be sharing with you our adventures and some of the ways we have le...
CRUISING COUSINS | Puerto Rico | Jan 2020
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In this video we are bringing you to San Juan, Puerto Rico! Our general #accessibility review of exploring the city in a #wheelchair. We are cousins who love to travel, but the world is not always as welcoming to varied abilities as it should be. Here we will be sharing with you our adventures and some of the ways we have learned to make the not-so-accessible accessible. It’s not always easy bu...
CRUISING COUSINS | Sint Maarten | Jan 2020
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In this video we are bringing you to Philipsburg, Sint Maarten giving you an overview of what it's like visiting this beautiful island in a #wheelchair! We are cousins who love to travel, but the world is not always as welcoming to varied abilities as it should be. Here we will be sharing with you our adventures and some of the ways we have learned to make the not-so-accessible accessible. It’s...
CRUISING COUSINS | RC Harmony of the Seas Cabin 6185 | Jan 2020
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A stateroom tour of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas cabin 6185 and accessibility review of cabin and ship. We are cousins who love to travel, but the world is not always as welcoming to varied abilities as it should be. Here we will be sharing with you our adventures and some of the ways we have learned to make the not-so-accessible accessible. It’s not always easy but where there’s a wil...
Weekend Vlog | Wishing we were at #EPCOT || VLOG 2
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Weekend vlog. We have Spring Break/Disney brain fog but it’s still 3 weeks away… We are cousins who love to travel, but the world is not always as welcoming to varied abilities as it should be. Here we will be sharing with you our adventures and some of the ways we have learned to make the not-so-accessible accessible. It’s not always easy but where there’s a will there is (usually) a way! FOLL...
CRUISING COUSINS | RC Harmony of the Seas overview | Jan 2020
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In this video we give you an overview of our January 2020 cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas! More to come on accessibility of each port and ship cabin, stay tuned! We are cousins who love to travel, but the world is not always as welcoming to varied abilities as it should be. Here we will be sharing with you our adventures and some of the ways we have learned to make the not-so-ac...
Disney's Art of Animation Resort Room 7726 | WDW Value Resorts
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Thanks! I wish I had seen your video first before touring San Juan. Great video and links.
This was so helpful. Thank you so much
INEED TELPHONE NUMBER FOR THE RAMP AND PARTS
That looks perfect Thanks for putting me at ease renee
We would like to introduce a new Keyless entry system for wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video
Man this is amazing info. Thx
Great plan for a good price. Any ideas now in 2023 and also is there a way once the person is in the van to get them on a seat that moves forward so they can now drive the if their right leg works? Very interested in this. Thank you!
Where did you purchase the ramp?I need a 36 in wide ramp
Thank you for making this video. There aren’t enough videos showing the accessibility of Disney and other places. I really appreciate this insightful and informative video.
Were you able to find a wheelchair accessible ladies restroom on either the Boardwalk or Front Street? Thanks in advance!
Did you hear any noise from Karaoke on air at nights?
You are beautiful. God bless you!
"Handicap accessible?" do you live in the 80's? Its a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle.
I wish I could convert an SHO...hahaha. I don't want to give up my car. It's getting to that point though.
Just found this video. Please use heavier ratcheted straps as the ones shown will not hold up in court. Great vids though
What was the most expensive part? 25,000 seems like a lot
hey there, purchasing the van itself was by far the most expensive part of this project.
Description of measurements is very helpful. ❤
I’m so glad it’s helpful 🤗
Is there? Clearance for speed bumps on this vehicle because I am in encounter lotta speed bumpers in California.
We've never had any scraping.
Hello, I have to travel with a 4 wheel scooter so I can’t THANK YOU enough for sharing your experience. Keep sharing & traveling! I thought about creating my own TH-cam channel. God bless!
Thank you for watching! There's always room in the TH-cam realm for more creators, especially those centered around such diverse topics as accessibility!
Apologies if I missed it in the video, but what is the length of the ramp? I am looking at adding a ramp to a vehicle with 18" deck height, so I am curious about your incline.Thanks!
Our ramp is 72 inches long and 30 inches wide. The incline is steep even with the lowered suspension. A link to this specific ramp is in the description 😊
Beautiful job my friend ❤️
Hiieee.. New subber, Disney lover and new to using mobility devices and realllly appreciate this look at an accessible room... Thank you so much.. Have a magical day...
Men- you’re a God send. I was just flirting with buying a a 2011 Sienna with 168,000 miles after going through 2 Rusty belt vans for $18,000 - one was a $9000 E150 for which I had a ramp and as a gift family paid for that install and the next one was a 2008 Uplander that was given to us gracefully by the Church but they didn’t know that it was rusted up. It lasted 3 good years. Very thankful for that act of kindness. Anyways here I am again. The Uplander has a manual ramp that I can still use- maybe with a little more incline ( beggars can’t be choosers 😂). The only thing I think I’ll spend a little more would be insulation and just making it less rustic + since cars started to come down a bit - maybe I can get the same one with little mileage & hopefully still under warranty fora little bit less- not that I wouldn’t buy new For the same price you got yours, but honestly my wife health isn’t the greatest. the doctor prediction (not mine)- I love my wife -was 1 year- 2 years ago and my wife still looks like she is going to make that doctor think again before handing out lifespan predictions. . 😂 Anyways- What’s your opinion on reliability? What would you personally choose: a 2011 /168,000 miles Toyota Sienna fully equipped with who knows how much more $ would I have to put into it or your amazing idea. The Toyota is completely adapted with Braun ( not the best, because when they break its $$$ & it doesn’t have an emergency mechanism if it breaks- according to some TH-cam videos there’s no way to enter/exit if there’s an electrical mechanical failure ( how do they get away with that? vs your creation cheap/simple and it works)! How has the Dodge treated you and do you have any other videos from where I can learn more? Sorry for writing The Bill if Rights, just desperate to give my wife back the little freedom she yearns. Thanks again Edit. What’s the height clearance space?
As father of a disabled child (daughter) myself, this man is the definition of manhood. Thank you so much for posting this video!
Thank you for watching!
Love this! Who makes the ramp?
Inlad manufactures the ramp and it’s distributed by U. S. Outfitters. There’s a link in the description.
Did you bring your own Hoyer lift or did you rent it?? Thanks
We bring our own as we always drive down and don’t fly
Hey great DIY, im thinking of doing the same thing with my 2014 promaster. could you tell me how the van has been handling driving ext. with the cut springs, the rear axle drop not a concern, but everyone is saying ow god don't cut the springs. but i'm like you, why not try it.
Hi Larry, I’d say it drives/rides like the utility van that it is. It’s definitely nowhere as smooth a ride as a non-work van would be. But we have noticed a significant difference when there’s a lot of weight like when we’re loaded down for travel, it’s much smoother then. We did add special air suspension as well after this video was made which did help some.
Great work.
Thank you so much 😊
You could have bought a real, commetcial quality Braun or the like 800lb cap hydraulic wwheelchair lift for much LESS from Craigslist. Then you would have a SAFE accessable van. You paid more for a frign motorcycle ramp than what you could have had. Good heart on dude but when you are desling with disaled HUMANS… think safety. 18” of height needs 18 feet of ramp fir a 1 in 12 ratio. OR go with a Braun. I say FAIL. That steep ramp is a death trap for a power wchair… sit your ass in a manusl chair and try it yourself. I bet you CANT do it. Stupid. You werent just a little off… he was miles off.
Cest mieux la suisse
Je suis heureux d'apprendre que vous aimez la Suisse. Peut-être nous visiterons-nous un jour.
Nice job! What did you do for a seat belt for the wheelchair occupant?
I use the seatbelt built into my wheelchair. I do have a chest strap I can use if I feel it’s necessary
@@wheelsheels6814 yikes, just fyi, that seatbelt is not rated for crash safety. Combined with your harbor freight straps, this is a death trap. Please get a real seatbelt with shoulder harness installed. They're not very expensive. And look into a QStraint or EZ-Lock docking system or real tie downs that won't tear apart in a crash. Your life is worth it.
I’m staying at this resort in May. Do the seats for the roll In shower come as standard or did you have to request this? Many Thanks
They come standard
That’s awesome! Thanks for posting!!
Thank you for watching!
Great job man. I’m in canada and trying to find a good Ford T150 or Dodge Pro but no luck since 6 months. Prices are crazy here and to get the modifying done is so expensive. Your video has gave me courage to start this project on my own even though I don’t have that much knowledge of vehicles and I’m not that handy person but for my daughter who is in wheelchair I will do it. Thanks man.
We wish you luck on your endeavor!
I'm planning on making a wheelchair-accessible trip--What was the bed height (ie., reasonably level with a manual chair?), and how did you navigate the barrier on the transfer (not "roll-in") shower?
Hi Eric! Beds in Disney resorts average about 20 inches from ground to mattress surface. The "barrier" in the shower wasn't a barrier at all, it's a soft silicone strip that flattens out as you roll over it (which is what my home shower has and the Hoyer lift rolls over it fine). I hope you have a fantastic trip!!
@@wheelsheels6814 Thanks - Only other times I’ve had roll-in showers at WDW were the Moderate/Deluxes and the Cruise ships, where they have full floor-entry showers with a depressed floor to keep the water in. Looks like I’m safe either way. 👍
Yes, those definitely have the best showers!
Great job guys! Can't express that enough. A++ I WOULD LOVE TO MEET THE GUY WHO SOLD YOU THE VAN AND DO THIS MOD MY SELF. Been in the transport biz for years. TRYING TO OPEN MY OWN COMPANY AND NEED ALL THE HELP I COULD GET. Gonna have to use this. Only thing I saw that could use improvement was the clearance between the frame a and the rubber bump stops but looks like they could be swapped or modded pretty easily.... ???if they're even called that. It just looks like it has little room before bottoming out. This is an awesome modification. Please send me a contact if possible? Thanks
I am in awe Kevin! My handicapdaughter is moving home and I can't find an accessible vehicle to transport her in that is 8-10 years old with 60-100k miles on it for under $44000!! It's too bad that they have to charge so much if simpler ideas like this work. I do have a question though... So what about heating and air conditioning? Are there vents for those in the back of a cargo van?
Hi Janice, no there are no vents in the back.
Overall I'm very impressed with your conversion. I do have one major safety concern for the wheelchair occupant. HF carabiners and straps are NOT safety rated and should not be used for human safety. In a crash, the force on the straps can be 3 to 5 times the weight of the wheelchair & person, there is no way they will hold. I highly recommend the Qstraint or similar safety rated device. Please!
I’d have to echo your safety concerns all round. This is an amazing budget conversion but safety wise I’d have major concerns. I’m extremely fortunate that I’ve had 2 wheelchair accessible conversions from here in the UK. The differences are stark. I have to congratulate the sheer effort involved here. I send my good wishes.
I really wish I could build a van for my husband. Do you do these builds as a job? Your van is beautiful.
No, we don't. But Kevin is happy to answer any questions you have while doing the build yourself!
Wow, great look at all of the chnges!
Thank you!
Can I hire you?
Kevin is more than happy to answer any questions you have while you do this for yourself.
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Awesome. Wish I were able to do this. Ingenious. Unfortunately, I'm an aging Caregiver, but kudos to you and your workmanship. <3
Thank you so much ☺️
I have been looking for this for five years.
So glad we were able to help you out! 😊
Thank you for the info. Ignore the idiots.
You disabled and experienced with wherlchairs? 1 in 12 is an approved ratio FOR A REASON. anyone in a power chair hits this ramp going down is going to do a header! Its fkng dangerous. He didnt just shorten it a tad… he fkn kiled it. 18’ feet is what he needed…. Cut that in HALF for a paraplegic who is very active and he might be able to fo it… but to then cut it 3 more feet is STUPID. Notice he did t try it imself. No way he could pudh up that! Coming down is the death roll! Hahaha. Never use uncle bob or your trucker dad to build a paralized human being a lift. There are specs and safety for a reaaon. Some corners can be cut… but not like this man. I hope he trashed it before having his loved one use it. I doubt they would use it once they seen how steep it id!
Just an awesome video. Thank you
Thank you!
Unbelievable creative and awesome! 😀👍🏼👨🏽🦼
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing this video. It was very helpful. It is the first one I have seen from your channel. I will be watching more.
I'm so glad this was helpful! We can never find the kind of accessibility reviews we need for ourselves so we try to make sure we give it to others.
Will insurance cover any of those costs? Wow. I cannot believe how expensive they are!
Depending on the insurance, yes. My insurance would not cover Spinraza but they did cover the lumbar puncture for each dose (I was on Biogen's free drug program). But when I switched over to Evrysdi (Risdiplam) my insurance approved it within a week. 🤷🏻♀️
Congrats! Very well done. Kevin, you are a super smart and able guy to have been able to figure all of this out and make it real!
Thank you so much! We hope hope this is helpful to someone!