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

Christmas in the Hospital

Feb 3rd, 2021 44m 23s

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. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android SHOWNOTES: Dragon Naturally Speaking S

The Christmas Special

Dec 25th, 2020 53m 20s

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 iPa

The Fu-Manchu Look

Nov 20th, 2020 30m 41s

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. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android SHOWNOTES: Dragon Naturally Speaking Speech Rec

It's Hard to Teach Someone to Care

Oct 28th, 2020 44m 8s

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. Listen on iTunes Listen on Androi

I've Called The Ambulance

Sep 23rd, 2020 38m 48s

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. L

A Long Hiatus

Aug 20th, 2020 37m 31s

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. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android SHOW NOTES: Jim giving a presentation at

The Incredible Bulk

Dec 3rd, 2018 32m 23s

Dan and Jim record from somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean and discuss the Panama Canal, cruising as a quadriplegic, and sip and puff sailing Listen on iTunes Listen on Android Listen on YouTube SHOWNOTES: Jim's article on cruise ship accessi

What’s the Worst That Can Happen?

Oct 28th, 2018 48m 43s

In this special episode Dan is joined by Jim's wife Isabelle to discuss caregiving and travelling on a cruise ship. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android Listen on YouTube SHOW NOTES: Offloading Jim from the cruise ship in Guatemala Jim's blog

I Have a Lot of Opinions, and They Are All Correct

Jul 30th, 2018 46m 17s

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

The Wife and Caregiver That Got Him There

Jun 15th, 2018 1h 24m

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. Listen on iTune

I'm Sure Glad This Is Temporary

May 7th, 2018 30m 50s

Dan and Jim struggle through an in person recording while talking about going sturgeon fishing and getting through the bad days Listen to this episode on YouTube SHOW NOTES: Jim out Fishing with Rick Hansen and Chris Hadfield Rick Hansen Busti

A Lot of My Life Is Waiting for the Rain to End

Apr 8th, 2018 42m 54s

Jim and Dan catch up after a long break and talk about the importance of social interaction Listen to this episode on YouTube Working with Chilliwack Firefighters Article on the Special Olympics in Chilliwack Renovations in the kitchen Exe

Four Hundred Units of Botox

Feb 11th, 2018 41m 10s

Jim discusses his beauty care treatments, and celebrates his one year anniversary of living at home. Listen to this episode on YouTube Leave a review on iTunes SHOW NOTES: Jim's 1 year anniversary of living at home Meet Nils, Jim's Au Pair

Saying Thank You for Saving My Life

Jan 14th, 2018 24m 18s

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. Listen to this episode on YouTube Listen on iTunes SHOW NOTES: It

It’s Like Moving a Small Army of One

Jan 1st, 2018 22m 57s

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 Vide

A Paddleboarding Quadriplegic

Dec 9th, 2017 16m 5s

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 Please subscribe t

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