Thank you for showing how troublesome and frustrating going out to eat is especially somewhere new and how trying to find somewhere accessible can be tiring, painful and demeaning. I bet you all were knackered out the day after that day. 🤗🤗
I know you probably don't want to hear it , I am a ARMY Veteran that has been in a wheelchair for over 45 years and there are a few things to consider. Pick your battles, meaning..if you don't have to be there or go there, then don't, choose another day, or plan ahead of a storm, rain, et cetera. Secondly, try and change your tires for the winter season and get away from balloon tires, way too much drag for self propelled chair. And thirdly, I discovered an electric powered attachment that just clamps onto the front of the chair. I bought mine from China through Ebay for $860.00. Called CNEBikes, with a 350watt motor it pulls me up any hill at 8mph and on the straights it goes 13mph, and I'm 250lb. I also made a trailer hitch and now pull a trailer with all my camping gear. This thing is so amazing, it changes everything. I live in New England and it pulls me in 4 or 5 inches of snow, no problem. P.S. I always plan around, (if possible) the weather, and it is true even here, no one shovels. I go in the road with a red flasher and a headlight. good luck out there...
No chance with a busy lifestyle to reschedule because of weather, especially the snow in a Canadian/Rocky Mountain winter. I don't have an additional budget for any attachment (yet). I own an insulated trailer that is for hauling equipment and is completely wheelchair friendly. This video began in front of the museum and library. Two places that pay tax payer (my) dollars for proper snow removal. No excuses.
Clearly TH-cam can read my text messages which is how your channel popped up as recommended. With that being said, I am not in a wheelchair and do not have any mobility limitations. I do however, have two good friends that are paras and I find your videos to be very insightful and thoughtful. I try to think about the struggles they go through that most people take for granted and am always in awe by their perseverance. I have watched several of your videos now, and sometimes I can see the fatigue and frustration. I just want to tell you that you are incredible, and I hope that you will continue to do all of the things you do, especially providing people with an insight into your challenges. You’re an inspiration, and I can only imagine that by sharing these with the world that you have helped many in similar situations gain confidence and motivation. So, thank you and keep up the amazing job you’re doing for yourself and others. 🥰
you give us all hope with your power i was in my chair for over a year after a botched surgery took me over 2 years to get back 70 to 80 percent but keep up the good fight all my best
Frustrated just watching! I live in Cheyenne Wyoming with the snow troubles much like you all. Unfortunately I end up shut in when the weather is bad. That is unless someone can drop me at the door. So why is it, we are limited access because we are limited? It's not right but in this "me world" people wont even think about it unless it happens to them. Thank you both for bringing awareness!
Before I became reliant on a wheelchair for mobility, I was totally ignorant of the limitations on accessibility. Now I attempt to educate people to the difficulties that we face in the simplest of tasks. I find that now I have to adapt and overcome. My life now is not what it was two years ago. But it could be a whole lot worse!
The best part of Winter is when it's over. Light powder isn't hard to roll through. Wet and packy snow can be a real challenge. I don't mind shoveling. It's a great workout. So many people are surprised when they see me out shoveling my ramp and driveway.
You guys are amazing you definitely got your morning workout but some of that snow should have been shovel not only for safety but for business as well i got tired and frustrated just watching what you got to go through but nothing in life that's worth something is easy keep it up.
Yep Toronto is the same 6 million ppl and it still isnt wheelchair accessible in the winter. Some York University students have actually dun some TH-cam videos on how the campus isnt accessible to get to classes in the winter. It is shameful that our city is so inaccessible in this day and age. You rock it!
I think, the heated pedestrian street its too much expensive. I'm using electric wheelchair too, like the girl in video but not the same brand. In Greece over time, we do not have much snow. Even the city buses need to stop, otherwise will stuck without wheel chains.
Indeed! I’ve had to complain to the landlord and town council many times regarding slow or inadequate snow clearing, and I don’t do it just for me even though I’m in a manual wheelchair and an outspoken accessibility activist (and former national board member for a youth organization for people with impaired mobility). I take the battle for others who may not be at all ambulatory like I am, elderly with walkers, people on crutches or what have you. It’s not just about me, it’s others as well who can’t get around in the snow for one reason or another. Even parents with prams struggle in the snow, same with people with shopping carts outside a shop 🤷♀️But it’s us in wheelchairs that get hit the hardest in a sense because many don’t have the option to just stand up and walk past an obstacle, and society can’t always expect us to have someone with us at all times, we can be independent beings like everyone else...
I had not seen the Freewheel used in snow/slush before, looks like it's as much an amazing help there as it is on bad terrain. Grace, do you ever get the sensation that your chair is going to flip over forward?
I lived in snowy weather for 6 months..and that's why I moved to the beach and will never do that again..I love the warm weather much better and my chair thanks me..lol
Hey, great idea! If l had the money l'd move, too! I'm 55 and have 16 chronical diseases so l can't work for s.me years. Then money's less. But it hurts in my bones and in my muscles etc so l hardly can ife here, although mostly in house when rain or snow or stormy weather! I love to live! Saw at your pic you've got a segway apache? And what kind of it is it? You can stand on it! Great!
And we all know there are plenty of able bodies around to push a shovel and help out for five minutes. I know able bodied I used to shovel my driveway and both my neighbours. wtf has happened?!
Make it a ski chair, mount shorty skies on the casters. JK but it would make moving a little easier I think I don't have to use my chair much. After further thought the skies wouldn't help they'd just lift the Chair body.
Wheelchairs are not suitable for snow. My neighbors are impressed when they see me out in the yard after it snows, with my shovel, clearing a path to the garage, where I keep the garden tractor I use to blow snow. Shoveling snow is a great workout. There's a lot of times I'll shovel most of it by hand.
About 20 years ago a fellow in a powered wheelchair went out in the evening and got stuck in the snow. This was in Edmonton. It was a cold evening and he eventually froze to death. Almost everyone now has a cell phone now to call for help but it was a really sad story.
we dont have anything like this in iceland . we have special place for wheelchair even in cold weather there is a pip moved under ground . any heavy snow nothing . the place is dry everytime snow come in night time people are cleaning using salt
Lifts up the two tiny front casters just enough that they don't get tripped up (like a shopping cart or skate board). Making me into a trike (like the strollers that have three wheels)
I don't often have anyone helping me. I rely on strangers and the general public. Otherwise I get down on the ground and pull myself through the shit, dragging the chair behind me. Or stay home and pout....sometimes
Power wheelchairs any wheelchair sucks when there’s more than a few inches of snow. Most able bodied people just don’t have a clue what a horrible time when it comes to the snow. Damn just watching you struggle in the snow really upsets me and angers me, even as wheelchair user. The wear on the electrical/motors from the snow and salt just destroys them. One year I was booting along on the sidewalk ( snow and ice covered) when I hit a patch of ice and it set me into the snow bank, as hard as I tried to get out I was stuck. Thank goodness someone was kind enough and stopped their car got out and freed me. This winter has been mild and little snow so it’s the best in years for getting around.
Do those push rims get cold and hard to grip? I certainly don't mean to be insensitive, but I noticed the other girl didn't have footrests...may I ask if she is a double amputee?
She has feet and suffers from arthrogryposis. Smaller limbs than your average adult. And yes, push rims are very cold and not the nicest to push in the cold
@@ProTipsForParas I certainly didn't mean to ask anything personal...just curious. I saw the blanket covering up her feet, but didn't seem them or footrests. To answer your question up above...people don't care about shoveling out their paths. If they knew of a friend or something, maybe things would be different. I'm sure you could leave a message at the city's Chamber of Commerce. Others who may be wheelchair bound would benefit to know things like this. I know in Nova Scotia, Canada, some home owners clean them out in front of their homes. It kills me though, some people, when they get older are going to need help or they are going to be wheelchair bound and would certainly appreciate it...but no one will be there for them.
They would. But I can't afford those, the many many pairs of gloves it would chew through, and my palm integrity. I use the large wheels to push a lot. The push rims are good for smooth concrete on an ambient temperature day.
I know all about this kind of situation. And I realize nobody really cares. August 8, 2004 is my accident date. I am so tired of dealing with everything that goes along with being paralyzed. I have plans and it’s not based on emotion just practicality.
I am not a wheelchair user but I am beyond distressed watching you guys struggle. It’s clear that no amount of lobbying does much to improve these multiple access issues so I think that in this situation and if you are independent enough it would be sensible to consider moving somewhere where the environment and climate is much more access friendly! I hate saying this as if it’s a simple thing to do but it seems to be the only option. I’m not advocating you move to Iceland but their must be places in Canada that are more disabled friendly!
The cost of living in the places with warmer weather (Victoria, Vancouver) is great. Cost of living (and skiing) had me move back to the Kootenays 4 years ago. Rent in Victoria for a 2 bedroom + 2 bath was $2000 4 years ago. When I can afford to, I look forward to moving back there more permanently.
Pro Tips For Paras I wish I could help you in some way but you’re independent enough to help yourself as you have amply illustrated! I found you by chance and I am astounded by your determination. I don’t admire many people but you have gone to the top of that list! Your not bad looking either if I may be so bold !
Pro Tips For Paras Give my regards to your friend as well! Could anyone be any more sweet and good natured! You see this is why I could NEVER do what you do! This is how you survive!!!!
Thank you for showing how troublesome and frustrating going out to eat is especially somewhere new and how trying to find somewhere accessible can be tiring, painful and demeaning. I bet you all were knackered out the day after that day. 🤗🤗
Thank you for sharing your lives with us. You are a blessing to humanity🙏❤
Wow, thank you
You are a inspiration to many to show anything can be achieved. Thank you for sharing your experiences and looking forward to more vlogs.
Love how you work your chair in the snow I’m a para and I don’t like the snow love your vlogs here in Northern Ireland uk
I know you probably don't want to hear it , I am a ARMY Veteran that has been in a wheelchair for over 45 years and there are a few things to consider. Pick your battles, meaning..if you don't have to be there or go there, then don't, choose another day, or plan ahead of a storm, rain, et cetera. Secondly, try and change your tires for the winter season and get away from balloon tires, way too much drag for self propelled chair. And thirdly, I discovered an electric powered attachment that just clamps onto the front of the chair. I bought mine from China through Ebay for $860.00. Called CNEBikes, with a 350watt motor it pulls me up any hill at 8mph and on the straights it goes 13mph, and I'm 250lb. I also made a trailer hitch and now pull a trailer with all my camping gear. This thing is so amazing, it changes everything. I live in New England and it pulls me in 4 or 5 inches of snow, no problem. P.S. I always plan around, (if possible) the weather, and it is true even here, no one shovels. I go in the road with a red flasher and a headlight. good luck out there...
No chance with a busy lifestyle to reschedule because of weather, especially the snow in a Canadian/Rocky Mountain winter.
I don't have an additional budget for any attachment (yet).
I own an insulated trailer that is for hauling equipment and is completely wheelchair friendly.
This video began in front of the museum and library. Two places that pay tax payer (my) dollars for proper snow removal. No excuses.
I was going to say yours truly re-injured my foot.
But this puts things into perspective.
I am your # 1 fan, I always watch your videos and try to do what you do you are an example of life
Thanks for following along and the kind message Angel
Clearly TH-cam can read my text messages which is how your channel popped up as recommended. With that being said, I am not in a wheelchair and do not have any mobility limitations. I do however, have two good friends that are paras and I find your videos to be very insightful and thoughtful. I try to think about the struggles they go through that most people take for granted and am always in awe by their perseverance. I have watched several of your videos now, and sometimes I can see the fatigue and frustration. I just want to tell you that you are incredible, and I hope that you will continue to do all of the things you do, especially providing people with an insight into your challenges. You’re an inspiration, and I can only imagine that by sharing these with the world that you have helped many in similar situations gain confidence and motivation. So, thank you and keep up the amazing job you’re doing for yourself and others. 🥰
you give us all hope with your power i was in my chair for over a year after a botched surgery took me over 2 years to
get back 70 to 80 percent but keep up the good fight all my best
Frustrated just watching! I live in Cheyenne Wyoming with the snow troubles much like you all. Unfortunately I end up shut in when the weather is bad. That is unless someone can drop me at the door. So why is it, we are limited access because we are limited? It's not right but in this "me world" people wont even think about it unless it happens to them. Thank you both for bringing awareness!
Before I became reliant on a wheelchair for mobility, I was totally ignorant of the limitations on accessibility. Now I attempt to educate people to the difficulties that we face in the simplest of tasks. I find that now I have to adapt and overcome. My life now is not what it was two years ago. But it could be a whole lot worse!
Wholly agree with the "me world" not acknowledging something that affects ALL people. PEOPLE...all of them!
Mis más sinceros respetos y bendiciones para las Dos
The best part of Winter is when it's over. Light powder isn't hard to roll through. Wet and packy snow can be a real challenge. I don't mind shoveling. It's a great workout. So many people are surprised when they see me out shoveling my ramp and driveway.
I send you lots of sun from Reunion Island to warm your hearts
I m also on a wheelchair for many years. I watch all your videos . and I like you and I want to be friends !!!!!
You guys are amazing you definitely got your morning workout but some of that snow should have been shovel not only for safety but for business as well i got tired and frustrated just watching what you got to go through but nothing in life that's worth something is easy keep it up.
Yep Toronto is the same 6 million ppl and it still isnt wheelchair accessible in the winter. Some York University students have actually dun some TH-cam videos on how the campus isnt accessible to get to classes in the winter. It is shameful that our city is so inaccessible in this day and age.
You rock it!
I think, the heated pedestrian street its too much expensive. I'm using electric wheelchair too, like the girl in video but not the same brand. In Greece over time, we do not have much snow. Even the city buses need to stop, otherwise will stuck without wheel chains.
Same issue here in Sweden anytime we get snow :( And FreeWheel barely even makes a difference... I just stay home if I can
It seems as though this is a worldwide problem, people disregarded by people. bs
Indeed! I’ve had to complain to the landlord and town council many times regarding slow or inadequate snow clearing, and I don’t do it just for me even though I’m in a manual wheelchair and an outspoken accessibility activist (and former national board member for a youth organization for people with impaired mobility). I take the battle for others who may not be at all ambulatory like I am, elderly with walkers, people on crutches or what have you. It’s not just about me, it’s others as well who can’t get around in the snow for one reason or another. Even parents with prams struggle in the snow, same with people with shopping carts outside a shop 🤷♀️But it’s us in wheelchairs that get hit the hardest in a sense because many don’t have the option to just stand up and walk past an obstacle, and society can’t always expect us to have someone with us at all times, we can be independent beings like everyone else...
This is exactly why I live in Georgia. I’ve been a para for 33 years and I’ve only been snowed in 3 or 4 times.
Tuff Grtzzz GAINZonWHEELS 💪🏻
I have been a t 12, l-1 para since 1995.I’m 68 years old and still shovel the snow in my driveway and ramp.
Awesome! I hope to be as strong as yourself as I push 70!
Living and maneuvering in the snow is ruff. You should move to sunny Arizona🤣
Finally, I realized why there are off-road tires on a wheelchair. 😀
Snow is the biggest obstacle for chairs
Ice.
I had not seen the Freewheel used in snow/slush before, looks like it's as much an amazing help there as it is on bad terrain.
Grace, do you ever get the sensation that your chair is going to flip over forward?
That is hard core! Better to move to Aussie Land where for the most part there is no snow.
Hello girl I know exactly what your dealing with I am from Wisconsin and we get tons of snow there.
I hope companies make improved and affordable wheelchairs
I lived in snowy weather for 6 months..and that's why I moved to the beach and will never do that again..I love the warm weather much better and my chair thanks me..lol
Hey thomas... The beach? Care to share what beach?lol Always looking for options.
Hey, great idea! If l had the money l'd move, too! I'm 55 and have 16 chronical diseases so l can't work for s.me years. Then money's less. But it hurts in my bones and in my muscles etc so l hardly can ife here, although mostly in house when rain or snow or stormy weather! I love to live! Saw at your pic you've got a segway apache? And what kind of it is it? You can stand on it! Great!
No segway. Not sure what you saw. The beach is cheaper on the east coast ;)
@@dscratch9667 myrtle beach. where ru?
@@ConnyNordlicht not a Segway..its called a paragolfer. thanks I've bn using for 7 yrs
Same problem with the sidewalk in Cranbrook ice and snow
And we all know there are plenty of able bodies around to push a shovel and help out for five minutes. I know able bodied I used to shovel my driveway and both my neighbours. wtf has happened?!
Awesome
I feel like both wheelchairs can easily backflip
Make it a ski chair, mount shorty skies on the casters. JK but it would make moving a little easier I think I don't have to use my chair much. After further thought the skies wouldn't help they'd just lift the Chair body.
I had to complain to town council that the HP parking spaces were NOT meant for piling snow from the other parking spaces.
Yep our city does the same in their municipal parking lots, it's like plenty of parking but nun of it is accessible
boo snow removal
Pardon: What's HP?
@@ConnyNordlicht hp = handicap parking
Wheelchairs are not suitable for snow. My neighbors are impressed when they see me out in the yard after it snows, with my shovel, clearing a path to the garage, where I keep the garden tractor I use to blow snow. Shoveling snow is a great workout. There's a lot of times I'll shovel most of it by hand.
Can you get wheel chains for mobility chairs to help grip in the snow?
I'm sure there is a small market for something like this. Or if I took the time I could figure something out. Nothing this I know of already exists.
@@ProTipsForParas i can't say i have heard of anything, but i'm sure you could come up with something.
About 20 years ago a fellow in a powered wheelchair went out in the evening and got stuck in the snow. This was in Edmonton. It was a cold evening and he eventually froze to death. Almost everyone now has a cell phone now to call for help but it was a really sad story.
holy sh*t really!!! I want to go back and find this story. That and we still don't have proper snow removal in Canada... grrr
Good job girls that's far.
we dont have anything like this in iceland . we have special place for wheelchair even in cold weather there is a pip moved under ground . any heavy snow nothing . the place is dry everytime snow come in night time people are cleaning using salt
I want to visit Iceland!!!
Please ma'am name those companies and organisations which hire and offer jobs to skilled disabled wheelchair user
Lol I'd still rather get snow on me and my chair VS dog poop.
What does the front wheel do?
Lifts up the two tiny front casters just enough that they don't get tripped up (like a shopping cart or skate board). Making me into a trike (like the strollers that have three wheels)
But what happens if you are a paraplegic and you have nobody helping you in your everyday life?
I don't often have anyone helping me. I rely on strangers and the general public. Otherwise I get down on the ground and pull myself through the shit, dragging the chair behind me. Or stay home and pout....sometimes
@@ProTipsForParas That's the hard reality and i know that you are trying your best. It's the only way to overcome life's challenges.
Same here in the US where I live.....😑
bummer
We have room in calif for you !
Power wheelchairs any wheelchair sucks when there’s more than a few inches of snow.
Most able bodied people just don’t have a clue what a horrible time when it comes to the snow.
Damn just watching you struggle in the snow really upsets me and angers me, even as wheelchair user.
The wear on the electrical/motors from the snow and salt just destroys them.
One year I was booting along on the sidewalk ( snow and ice covered) when I hit a patch of ice and it set me into the snow bank, as hard as I tried to get out I was stuck. Thank goodness someone was kind enough and stopped their car got out and freed me.
This winter has been mild and little snow so it’s the best in years for getting around.
Do those push rims get cold and hard to grip? I certainly don't mean to be insensitive, but I noticed the other girl didn't have footrests...may I ask if she is a double amputee?
She has feet and suffers from arthrogryposis. Smaller limbs than your average adult. And yes, push rims are very cold and not the nicest to push in the cold
@@ProTipsForParas I certainly didn't mean to ask anything personal...just curious. I saw the blanket covering up her feet, but didn't seem them or footrests. To answer your question up above...people don't care about shoveling out their paths. If they knew of a friend or something, maybe things would be different. I'm sure you could leave a message at the city's Chamber of Commerce. Others who may be wheelchair bound would benefit to know things like this. I know in Nova Scotia, Canada, some home owners clean them out in front of their homes. It kills me though, some people, when they get older are going to need help or they are going to be wheelchair bound and would certainly appreciate it...but no one will be there for them.
No one is out even walking. Where is this???
Fernie BC
Studded tires would help???
They would. But I can't afford those, the many many pairs of gloves it would chew through, and my palm integrity.
I use the large wheels to push a lot. The push rims are good for smooth concrete on an ambient temperature day.
So I guess you have to live in Houston between April and October 😧
SoCal... surfing.
I thought you were going to have to call a tow truck
Oh my gosh!!! Next time I will...and send the bill to the town! haha
Is it wrong to ask somebody in a wheelchair what are you in for?
Haha! I like it!
Recreational accident. Tune in to earlier episodes and I tell the whole story
@@ProTipsForParas I have a spinal cord injury myself so I sometimes try to make light of the situation
I know all about this kind of situation. And I realize nobody really cares. August 8, 2004 is my accident date. I am so tired of dealing with everything that goes along with being paralyzed. I have plans and it’s not based on emotion just practicality.
You're so beautiful...I'm from n.c. I USE the wheelchair..
Really Unacceptable
Great friend, you are inspiration for me.bcos I am also fighting against M.D . can you give your email address?
So u left us hanging did u find somewhere good 2 eat 4 lunch.... I hope so
Gonna guess no.
We ended up at a place called the Loaf and it was perfect. Accessible all the way to the washrooms!
@@ProTipsForParas I guessed wrong 😀 good to know u guys found a place!! You certainly worked hard for it.
I am not a wheelchair user but I am beyond distressed watching you guys struggle. It’s clear that no amount of lobbying does much to improve these multiple access issues so I think that in this situation and if you are independent enough it would be sensible to consider moving somewhere where the environment and climate is much more access friendly! I hate saying this as if it’s a simple thing to do but it seems to be the only option. I’m not advocating you move to Iceland but their must be places in Canada that are more disabled friendly!
The cost of living in the places with warmer weather (Victoria, Vancouver) is great.
Cost of living (and skiing) had me move back to the Kootenays 4 years ago.
Rent in Victoria for a 2 bedroom + 2 bath was $2000 4 years ago.
When I can afford to, I look forward to moving back there more permanently.
Pro Tips For Paras I wish I could help you in some way but you’re independent enough to help yourself as you have amply illustrated! I found you by chance and I am astounded by your determination. I don’t admire many people but you have gone to the top of that list! Your not bad looking either if I may be so bold !
Pro Tips For Paras Give my regards to your friend as well! Could anyone be any more sweet and good natured! You see this is why I could NEVER do what you do! This is how you survive!!!!