No Barriers

Quinn Brett & Jason Stoffer


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This duo took the Grand Canyon head-on, from one side to the other and back again, with nothing but their grit and trusty hand cycles — or "trikes" as they like to call them. Why trikes? Because they are both paralyzed from the waist down. Jason was injured in a rollover vehicle crash. Quinn, from a fall while climbing a giant wall of granite, the famed El Capitan in California.

Their journey, marked by both physical, mental, and bureaucratic challenges, sheds light on wider issues faced by individuals with disabilities, offering insights that are as instructive as they are inspiring.

00:25 Adventures and Challenges: Rim to Rim Grand Canyon Experience

02:17 Meeting at Craig Hospital: A Bond Formed Through Rehabilitation

02:26 Exploring the Differences in Spinal Cord Injuries and Mobility

05:25 The Technicalities and Thrills of Hand Cycling and Trikes

11:19 The Grand Canyon Adventure: Planning, Teamwork, and Execution

17:12 Navigating the Technical Challenges of the Grand Canyon Trails

24:14 The Technicalities and Public Reactions to Adaptive Mobility Devices

24:46 Understanding and Educating on Accessibility in Nature

28:04 The Complexities of Adaptive Equipment and Accessibility Rights

33:02 Reflecting on Past Adventures and the Impact of Injuries

35:24 The Journey of Recovery and Advocacy for Spinal Cord Injuries

43:24 The Role of Unite to Fight Paralysis in Advancing Research and Advocacy

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