I think too that we get tired of always having to be 'on'. Having to problem solve the shower, water accessibility...yeah yeah...having to bring it up with the camp ground/hotel etc management is just almost a regular thing. So rarely is it as easy as go there, use facilities and leave without issue. I think it has a cumulative emotional effect, a wearying of our spirit. Yes, we continue to fight on (no choice really), but like you showed after your 'luxury' stay - an experience where disability is not 'problematized' becomes a pleasure. I hope a time does come when more time is devoted to the pleasure part for all of us.

It should be a standard requirement that all designs that will have the accessible designation have be signed off by someone with a disability. We need to do better!

As someone who struggles with mobility issues, I am so thankful for your videos that are not only informative, but truly inspiring!

In watching your video I am reminded of the struggles encountered when I would visit my 70+ year old wheelchair bound aunt in the early 1970s when I would take her shopping for the day in a bigger city in the Midwest. I would have to park close to the curb so she could get in her chair on the sidewalk. Then when we got in a store the aisles were not even wide enough for her to roll her chair through. ADA has helped people with physical challenges but it is obvious from this video that we aren't there yet!

Except for the wheelchair, I wouldn’t know you were in need of it. I’ve been following you for a while and I’m enjoying your tenacity and courage and your ability to make your life sooooooo worthwhile. Congrats on your efforts to make this chaotic world more accessible!🙏🏼

They all need to realize not all people are able to walk and are in a wheelchair as you are I love watching your KZfaq videos cause I can't walk very well right now I thank God I don't have to be in a wheelchair like yourself but you can manage to do a lot of stuff I really admire your strength and how gorgeous you are

get someone to make a waterproof shroud for your wheelchair so you can use most showers that doesn't have a step

Enjoyed your video, learned a lot, you are an amazing person and a tremendous inspiration!❤

So pleased to view another video with you. I think you are an amazing example to anyone feeling difficulty in maneuvering through life with ups and downs. I love your positive attitude and strife in finding ways to make your journey enjoyable. Thank you

Girl you are amazing.

So sorry that happened to you, and likely countless others, through no fault of your own. BUT, I'm glad you mentioned to the people there that "access" wasn't actually accessable. And kudos to the campground for trying to make improvements after being made aware of the deficiencies in their "accessible" facilities!!

You're so inspirational ❤️ Thank you for creating this channel! I'm excited for what's next🎉

Kudos to you on 28 years of newfound freedoms.

In a pinch, I put a trash bag over my back and hang trash bags over the front wheels, take cushion cover off and shower away. Dry chair afterwards. May even put a little coconut oil on front axils if squeaky… (don’t tell anyone) 🤭

Hello I'm From Europe. Thank you for cheering this beautiful adventure

Thank you so much for your videos. You are helping me see what is possible Regardless of challenges. Excuse , I can't. it is only an excuse. When I know that I can.

Life is good!

Thanks for sharing. You are awesome!

You are amazing woman! 😘

Thanks for sharing your journey with us. It was so wonderful hearing your struggles. I am an advocate for those with mobility issues. I want there to be more emphasis on consulting for companies, governments etc. I require a mobility scooter now and I am more cognizant of the changes that are needed. Thus is one issue that I'm going to be taking on in my new KZfaq channel. I'd love to work with you in anyway possible to further the cause. We live in Las Vegas now and one of the challenges (which seems small by comparison, but annoying none the less) is finding the elevators which are almost always hidden and often not even working. I want to do a video to at least show visitors what to expect and hopefully ease their vacation frustrations a bit. Thank you for sharing with us! Don't stop❤

Your so amazing, you just gained a subscriber. Safe travels.

Just recently discovered your channel....Love your advocacy for wheelchair accessibility ( others will benefit from your advocacy....(Kudos) ...love your zest for life and your Carpe Diem attitude....as I get older I find myself less motivated to get outdoors (back surgery ....foot surgeries etc, and have been extremely active my entire life, Tennis , Squash, kayaking , surfing, hockey , kiteboarding, surfing ....snowboarding,skiing the list goes on!! What i admire most about yourself ( your amazing independence....this cdn is inspired to say the least!! (Thank you)...looking forward to more posts, Cheers, 1000 islands Canada

I recently started following your KZfaq channel, and I think you're amazing at everything you do. As a C-4 quadriplegic in a wheelchair myself, I can't imagine handling some of the situations you put yourself in… LOL. Watching your channel motivates me to push myself and try more things that I'm capable of. Keep the videos coming and stay safe out there!

I was also in a car accident had a spinal cord cut almost into I was paralyzed to was supposed to be bed riden forever but prayer in Jesus name totally healed me I was 43 then now I am almost 74 God is wonderful with being anointed with oil in Jesus. Name the prayer of faith can complete heal you to God loves you an if we obey his word he will honor his word God had me out of bed an walking an being totally independent the same year in only 6 months look up you are blessed an a blessing ❤😊

Hi I much admire you and just wanted to say hello I never realized how important it is to have accessibleness for wheelchair bound people I was very ignorant and shallow I much enjoy your videos. Thanks

You are truly an inspiration to me. I'm very happy to have found your channel. Safe travels!

When able-bodied people design accessibility, they usually miss a few points. Just imagine able-bodied people being half-blind :-). They usually appreciate feedback from actual experts. I personally have seen many improvements happen after someone provided constructive feedback.

❤❤Thank you, unfortunately I'm not that fit anymore, arthritis in my hands after more than 40 years in a wheelchair. It's great how you've managed to get around. Do you also have a video of how you transfer to bed? By the way, in Europe there are shower bags that you can fill with water and then take a shower, that would be an emergency solution. Incidentally, I used to shower in my wheelchair when I went to the spa, I always sprayed the ball bearings with oil beforehand, then cut off 4 plastic hats from the top around the ball bearings, it's practical like an umbrella, can be taken off after showering, made around the small wheels, plastic bag around the back seat, seat cushion in plastic bag (had one with a zipper fastener) with a towel over it and that's how I showered when there was no shower wheelchair in the spa. An emergency solution. You can put a bed sheet (not a fitted sheet) in the bus or in the bathroom and turn with the wheelchair so that the dirt doesn't stick to the wheelchair and your bus isn't so dirty.

You’re a friggin beast! Love to see you living yo best life, crushing it 😁❤

Your story is so inspiring to me! I'm 62 years old and paralyzed in my right arm and leg. The bi-product of two strokes a few years ago and a couple of free rides to the hospital, including a trip in a medical helicopter (I was unfortunately not awake for and that's a real bummer. God bless you and much success with your channel well I'm going shut up now and hit the subscribe button so I can follow along. I also love you Ford Transit!

Hi, Love. You seem very fun to hang out with on a trip. I would love to travel with you, BUT, I would, for certain, definitely, slow you down and possibly awaken an uncontrollable desire on you to wrap your hands around my neck for getting on your nerves because of my inability to do anything. Maybe someday I get a campervan, guts/nuts (perhaps), get out of my cave, and join you to learn how it's done. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy! Everything else is manageable! Pops

Hi Lisa, I just want to say thank you for sharing your story , as a amputee I find it very difficult, sometimes find somewhere where you are comfortable camping. I have a space pod camper which I go camping with my two dogs they say it is wheelchair friendly the toilet is in one block that you can use in the shower. It is in another block 300 m away. I don’t understand why they didn’t make it accessible in one block of showers and toilets, but because they haven’t got a disability they don’t understand and none of the showers have a bench so someone like yourself can use it. I have to bring my own shower chair with me but this is the best spot that I can find where I can spend some time and some fun with my two girls/dogs

I love your videos. I look forward to the next one!

Love your Positive Energy!!

Love that strong beautiful spirit young lady. Enjoy this wonderful life - it was made just for you. Love your country Canada , used to visit there a lot back in the day. Cheyenne. Part time vanlifer....

Your are amazing

I hope your ok.

it is always good to speak up for accessibility because if people don’t it will never be improved. I have been disabled since birth and I have always been speaking up for accessible and I have made lot of places to be accessible.

I use a power chair and I run into supposedly accessible places all the time even though they're really not accessible. But at least I can get out of my power chair and walk a short distance. But still they need to do a lot more for disabled people. They just don't think about everything that we really need to make things include the accessible to us.😊

Your portrayal of vanlife with a wheelchair is deeply moving and insightful. It sheds light on the challenges and triumphs faced with such grace and resilience. Your video is not just a testament to overcoming obstacles but also a celebration of determination and the beauty found in unconventional journeys. I am Floating Village Life.

I been subscrbd for awhile but honestly havent watched much but after this video idk why but im into it! Youre an Ace keep the adventures coming! 🇨🇦🫡

Thankyou so much for sharing your life journey.God bless you.a big inspiration,its not easy but you'll make it.❤❤❤❤❤

you are an inspiration beautiful lady God bless you

Just amazing. God bless you kid!

Great video

I searched online for 'curb ramp for wheelchairs' and there were things for getting up on curbs. Have you thought of getting one of those? Also, could you bring a water chair to use in the shower? I know you have limited space. I just thought maybe it would be a good backup for when these sites let you down. It sucks that they are not really wheelchair accessible and I think they SHOULD hire you as a consultant. You would be great at it. You are such a positive person. I love what you said about your van and how much you love it. I totally get it and you're so blessed to have your van and your freedom to camp and travel alone and be in our sacred nature. Peace! And blessings to you.

Such a positive soul!

First time catching your chanel. Hi 👋 from the UK.

You're beautiful, thank you ❤

Thanks very much for this look at your travels. I always enjoy your videos, but this one was esp enjoyable. I'm glad you got a chance to see your experience from another perspective in editing. There's definitely good that comes from being a "glass half full" person, but it can also lead to putting up with a lot of systemic ableism, leaving it unchanged. You mentioned it had taken ~2.5 hrs out of your day and I think that's another thing that abled folks tend to actually blame disabled people for. Schools, workplaces...they think of disabled people as lazy or flaky when it's actually the compound effects of systemic ableism that would make someone late to school or work. You can only budget so much extra fudge time in! I'm glad you brought it up to the camp worker and really hope NV will improve that campground. In your camping & outdoors adventures, do you ever meet wheelchair users that do not have SCIs and might have different access needs within wheelchair accessible infrastructure? It'd be great to hear what you feel what you've learned from other disabled people (and vice versa).

I subscribed to your channel, Greetings from the Netherlands

What an Amazing Woman. Wow cant imagine hownu do all u do in a wheelchair. You should be very proud of yourself. Whatever happened to u....Im sorry😢

I grew up in Washington State and spent a lot of time traveling around with my grandmother (dad's mom). She told me many stories about growing up in an orphanage in Minnesota and surviving the Great Depression. She taught me how to dig for clams, fish, and eat dandelions and of course blackberries. My mom is borderline or narcissist, I'm not sure (not officially diagnosed). I think about my grandmother every day. I live in Georgia near Savannah and I am looking forward to traveling around Georgia.

Hola lovely lady! Was thinking about ya today and you posted! Hope all is well out west in leafland. Over where I am things are miserable, wishing i had your van to go out to the woods and escape fer a bit. Haha cheers girl

Hey, hun! I wonder if carrying a light weight plastic folding chair could be helpful. That way you could set it up under the water and use the showers.🌻

Hi Lisa! Great video. I am much more aware of accessibility now. When you don't know, you just don't know. You might get more work as a consultant than you want. You're awesome with a great attitude. See you next time at SanO.

I plan to buy a van in 2 years when I turn 62 and I plan to work part time. My challenge is that I need to use a water flosser every day due to dental work that I have paid thousands of dollars for.

You are soo strong. I would be in crying in frustration every time. Thank you for being an inspiration!

Love your videos!

Awesome, Lis. You’re making such an impact. ❤

Lisa, I have cancer and need heart surgery. You know I was feeling down today and then came across your video and can say you filled my heart with your determination and outlook on life. You kind of gave me a kick in the rear! We are glad you were born and thank you for being the person that inspires other people to move forward and do their best! May your journey be full of beauty and wonder and your life full of the love we are sending to you. Thanks for being such a wonderful person and sharing with us!

Bravo ! 👍👏👏👏❤️💐 Vous etes extraordinaire! Merci de ce partage ! 🙏 God bless you ! Kiss from Paris 🇫🇷🚙🌲❤️

God Bless you be safe on your Joney

U rock man doing this van life I'm trying to get out there

You are unbelievably amazing. Hero = You

They really need to consult people in wheelchairs when they design those showers

I have come across places multiple times where there is either no bench or the bench is no where near the shower itself - instead of travelling with a shower chair I have bought a large shower curtain that covers my wheelchair completely and then I use my normal chair and it says completely dry - it’s got me out of trouble many times x

You are awesome

I suscribed. I love it 🎉🎉🎉

The love of my life has MS and I completely understand what you mean!!! Handicap accessible is NOT always what you expect and a lot of people don’t understand how unusable or inaccessible things are if you or someone close to you tries to use them.

I know that rv resort in Bend! I lived right near it for 7 years!

WOOHOO 🙌 Getting After It!!!!!!

Blessings

I love watching woodpeckers. Love to watch you enjoying your beautiful days.

Would be cool to see this park with some drone footage!

I keep a curb ramp (plastic) behind passenger seat.

Hi Lisa, outdoor mountain bike that you’ve got is that called a special name I’d like to see if I can get one here in Australia. Keep up the good work. Love your Videos Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

Lisa, You are beautiful, extremely strong and smart women ❣Please stay safe 🙏

Great video; thanks for sharing and highlighting what a lot of able bodied people just wouldn’t think of or notice. I’ve had similar conversations about shower benches, usually along the lines of “my arms are pretty long, but do you think I’m going to be able to reach those controls?” Keep up the great work.

I like your videos

Please get interviewed by Bob Wells with CheapRVLiving.

P.s I liked and subscribe....HENCE I liked this video immensely

Leave feedback to the place about improving the place for accessibility with wheelchair ❤️

This is so frustrating. World needs to realize that people in wheelchair need smooth access, they are not always accompanied by someone. This is ridiculous!

PT here. You think carrying a large piece of plastic to drape your w/c would help your shower situations? Kind of like covering furniture before you paint.

Things we overlook. A shameful version of "access". They need to hire you to consult and test.

These handicap facilities should be designed or through consulting with handicapped wheelchair bound campers.

I’m so bummed for you that the bench is too far from the water!😳 Would you please report that? They could easily install an extension. No access to water and electricity! Unacceptable!!!🤯

Thanks for showing your transfer to the driver's seat. I have a power adjustable seat base and it doesn't really work that well for me. I'm either dragging my knees on the other chair when I turn or hitting the wall or door panel if I'm back too far. The sweet spot isn't that sweet. I'm thinking about converting back and to a normal seat base with a swivel, especially after seeing your transfer. What are thoughts on this?

I know you shouldn't have to. But for these types of situations, have you considered carrying a portable folding ramp?

Hey, i love your videos and the hope it gives me for still being able to travel once i have the money. I have a question that you probably already answered in a previous video, but how do you stop your wheelchair from moving around when you sre driving i find that when ever mine is put i a boot of a car even with the breaks on it still moves around a load.

Will your arm lower you down onto area atop curb to access water spicket?

Hey there I have been in wc for 39 yrs and am building out my own wc accessible box truck I wish we could chat sometime you wouldn't believe what I have come up with lets try to get in touch. For Real. problem is i don't do much social media except FB