Rolling Through Life

By Dan and Jim Ryan

A show where a quadriplegic father, (Jim), and his son, (Dan), discuss life as a quadriplegic and share insight into the trials and tribulations following a life changing injury.... more

5

22 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Rolling Through Life:

How many episodes does Rolling Through Life have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

Rolling Through Life episodes:

February 19, 2021 Regaining Independence
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

Jim's Weather Station

Automated Blinds by Soma

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Our Website

Facebook

YouTube

Jim's Twitter

Dan's Twitter
...more
41min
February 03, 2021 Christmas in the Hospital
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 Software

BC's Vaccine Rollout

Jim as a Certified Accessibility Specialist

Stairs turned in a Ramp

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Our Website

Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook

Jim Ryan on YouTube

Jim's Twitter

Dan's Twitter

...more
45min
December 25, 2020 The Christmas Special
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 iPad and iPhone

Les Intouchables

The Upside

Rolling Through Life - Episode 1 - A Paddleboarding Quadriplegic

The interview with Roman Grosjean regarding his big crash

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Our Website

YouTube Channel

Facebook Page

Jim's Twitter

Dan's Twitter
...more
54min
November 20, 2020 The Fu-Manchu Look
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 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

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Our Website

Our Facebook Page

Our YouTube Channel

Jim's Twitter

Dan's Twitter
...more
31min
October 28, 2020 It's Hard to Teach Someone to Care
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 Android

You can also view these shownotes on our website

SHOWNOTES:

Sun Peaks Video

Jim as a Rick Hansen Foundation Certified Accessibility Professional

Jim and Nils

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Our Website

Facebook

YouTube

Jim's Twitter

Dan's Twitter
...more
45min
September 23, 2020 I've Called The Ambulance
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.

Listen on iTunes

Listen on Android

SHOWNOTES:

Jim's 2500km Wheelchair Milestone

Wheelchair Accessible Elevator Call Buttons

Wheelchair Accessible Elevator Floor Buttons

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Contact Us

Facebook

Website

YouTube

Jim's Twitter

Dan's Twitter
...more
39min
August 20, 2020 A Long Hiatus
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 UFV

Palm Springs

Jim Goes Paragliding

Jim meeting with Firefighters

Our new Website!

Contact Jim

Jim Presenting to several classes of Grade 5 Students

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook

Jim on Twitter

Dan on Twitter

Jim on YouTube
...more
38min
December 03, 2018 The Incredible Bulk
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 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

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Jim's YouTube channel

My Quadriplegic Life Website

Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook

Jim on Twitter

Dan on Twitter
...more
33min
October 28, 2018 What’s the Worst That Can Happen?
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 post on accessibility on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Learn About Jim's Story on Our Website

Subscribe to Jim's YouTube Channel

Follow Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook

Follow Jim on Twitter

Follow Dan on Twitter
...more
49min
July 30, 2018 I Have a Lot of Opinions, and They Are All Correct
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

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook

My Quadriplegic Life

YouTube Channel

Jim on Twitter

Dan on Twitter
...more
47min

FAQs about Rolling Through Life:

How many episodes does Rolling Through Life have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.