Rolling Through Life
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Dan and Jim host a podcast talking about the trials and tribulations of being a quadriplegic, as well as life in general.
Rolling Through Life
3y ago
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.
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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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Rolling Through Life
3y ago
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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Rolling Through Life
3y ago
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
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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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Rolling Through Life
3y ago
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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Rolling Through Life
3y ago
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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Sun Peaks Video
Jim as a Rick Hansen Foundation Certified Accessibility Professional
Jim and Nils
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Rolling Through Life
3y ago
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:
Wheelchair Mileage Milestone
Wheelchair Accessible Elevator Call Buttons
Wheelchair Accessible Elevator Floor Buttons
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Rolling Through Life
3y ago
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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Rolling Through Life
3y ago
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
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Rolling Through Life
3y ago
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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Offloading Jim from the cruise ship in Guatemala
Jim's blog post on accessibility on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam
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Rolling Through Life
3y ago
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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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