Paralympic Athlete in Camper Van w/ Wheelchair Lift
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
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This woman is incredible! Lisa was paralyzed at fourteen, then became a three-time Paralympian with six gold medals before she got injured and had to quit the competition. She then returned to nature for some healing and found that it helped her longtime pain. Now, this nomad surfs daily during the season and mountain bikes some incredible terrain.
Her 2021 Ford Transit was designed and built to suit her physical limitations so she can thrive outdoors and independently. A lift gets her into a raised fixed bed, and a separate chair lift gets her and her wheelchair safely in and out of the van. This rockstar of an athlete inspires all of us with passion for what drives her happiness and inner peace!
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I have ms and have been using a chair for the last 13 years. Now I have decided to convert an old medium duty ambulance and most folks think I’m crazy. I for one do not. At least most days.
Everyone thought I was crazy for moving into a van in 2009. Let the weird kids be the weird kids is my motto.
That’s not crazy… that’s smart! 😁
Don’t worry what most people think, it’s not important if it’s in your heart and that’s what you want to do. Just because you have MS and you have a wheelchair doesn’t mean you’re bound to it. Go for it and all my best wishes to you
Although most people will be reacting out of love, you will only know once you’ve tried it. My two bob’s worth, go for it. In my experience, and I am old, we regret the things we didn’t do or attempt to do. Good luck with whatever you decide.
I say chase after your dreams no matter how crazy people may think it is.
I am a new wheelchair user. Seeing what you have done in your van helps me to see what changes I can make to our house to make it more accessible. My husband and I planned to travel when he retired next year but with me being in a wheelchair, we figured that dream was over. This was very encouraging.
Look up websites, Spin the Globe, Curb Free with Cory Lee and Emerging Horizons.
Me too
Never give up 🤗❤
Dreams are Never Over unless “You” stop Dreaming & Stop Living- Follow Your Dreams! And Never Give up !!
And remember Where there is a WILL there Is ALWAYS a WAY !!
Beautiful
My Dad had polio when he was 18mo old. He lived his whole life in a wheelchair. Every car or van he owned was accessible for him to drive. We went camping a lot. 1st in a tent camper then an accessible trailer and finally an accessible motor home. We saw a lot of the US that way. My Dad concentrated on what he could do, not what he couldn't. One of his favorite things to do was boat fishing on Lake Erie. Great guy...great Dad.
I really enjoyed your content. Keep rollin!
As a mechanic who worked on wheelchair lifts and platform lift for many years and work with handicap people to assist them in their life I’m very proud of you you’re a brave young girl
Hi can I go to the mechanic to get my scooter headlights fixed? I'm a wheelchair scooter user
@@psalmussapientia2389 yes he should be able to take care of that and really any capable mechanic
Can you give me your mechanics name, I have a special project.
Hi! Could you please tell me how I find people like you to consult and then help her build out a band once I get it?
I'm in a wheelchair and I've always wanted to do the van life... this is great motivation! Nice build too!
i’m a bilateral amputee of my feet and I’ve been watching these videos for the past year never ever have seen anyone with any kind of challenge until today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart thank you and bless you for doing this and showing me it can be done.
It can be done I'm a BBK also and appreciate seeing this now that we know it's possible where we going
I'm sure you're sick of hearing this, but you are truly an inspiration ❤️. I have a spinal cord injury and while I can figure out my mobility challenges, my chronic pain has led me to recently give up on my van life. You are living the life for those of us who can't! Beautiful and clever van build ❤️. You go girl!! 🥰💖🇨🇦. (I think you should give classes on the various adaptive tools you use. I had no idea such things existed!).
I too battle Chronic pain & people have no clue! I have been battling it since I was 11yrs old!!
No one told my 4 yr old brother he had a sister on the way so when I was born he threatened to kill me. He was kept away from me for the first 6mo of my life. When I was 3 he nearly succeeded in killing me by pushing me while on my trike down a flight of cement stairs. I landed at the bottom on my back w/the trike on top of me and a broken back. My parents did not take me to the hospital and I did not know why my back always hurt terribly while growing up. 7 degenerative discs and spinal stenosis bloomed much later in my life and chronic pain has been my constant unwelcome companion. 3 yrs ago I lost my ability to walk but I refuse to give up and let life stop me from living a fulfilled one. This lady inspires me to do more than I realized I had options to do. I do believe the van life is calling me!
@@PurpleSurple I'm so sorry yu went through all that! I'm sending you all the light and love ❤️ 🤗
@@michellestratford9753 Thank you and have a blessed life.
@@michellestratford9753 Thank you. It's all good. I know who to love and who to let go.
This channel has the most creative problem solvers. What an inspiration and your home is both functional and beautiful.
BRO....I got out wheelchaired 20 years I have been rolling and traveling (no ocean stuff) but this video blew me away like 10 times. I even have a 2021 med roof awd transit. I just do not think most people can grasp how Elite this woman is.
This is very inspiring because I’m going to need a wheelchair to get around because I can’t walk short distances, and I was wondering if it was possible to use a wheelchair with vanlife 😄. Thanks! for the video! The van is beautiful 😍
When you do have to get a wheelchair, be choosy if you can afford to. When I had to use one I was very poor and could only buy the cheapest model which made it somewhat difficult to get around since manual chairs require so much upper body strength. Good luck and God bless you!
@@IceLynne thank you and thanks for the tip 💕
Totally possible. I started my vanlife using a wheelchair. But because I am incomplete walking paraplegic and discovered kick scooters, I no longer use a wheelchair. I lived full time on the road in NZ and now in Australia. Good lifestyle.
I love to hear stories such as yours that can show other handicapped persons that a whole different life is out there. I have been using a chair for 50 years now, and have lived the van life since 1978. Keep doing your thing and let no one define the lifestyle you have chosen.
What an incredible lady and an amazing build!
Lisa, you are an incredible woman and this is an incredible build. I love all of the adaptations you have made in your van. So many things I wouldn't have thought of. You are an inspiration to anyone thinking of nomad life. I keep thinking of how you can get your surfboard off your bed. Perhaps if you had a false floor throughout the van (but not the garage) that had a foot of storage underneath it, you would have more room for storage. The storage could be accessible from a number of panels or doors on the floor. You could access a large space where you have the floor extension over the step by the side door. Thank you for the tour. Enjoy!
@J L, she is an inspiration to anyone really! I mean what a lovely person and story. She didn't just give up, in fact she remains more active than many people who have no, otherwise physical challenges. I also love that lift at the sliding door! A friend of mine has the ramp in his van for his disabled son. In his case the ramp is fitting for their configuration but it definitely takes up much more space inside and out. I also like the fact that she said she has to really think about things she's doing and that by necessity she has to do so independently. This was a great video and transformation of the van for someone with physical challenges.
I've seen so many different vehicles, campers, even the HUGE and terribly expensive RV's, some of which have a platform that slides out so you can drive your small car onto it and the whole thing slides back under the RV so you literally carry your car with you YET I have not seen a single one from the factory made with a "wheelchair lift" etc. Something you mortgage/sell your house and still take out a loan to purchase and it just has "stairs and a hand rail"... This was a great video and I like how she even had collapsible stool for someone needing a little help getting in/out of her van!
You have really thought of everything, Cuddoo's to you , also your the second female Olympia paraplegic in a van both being females that I have glad I can on to hear your stories I'm a supporter for special Olympic, , I really believe in all of you🙂☺😊🥰
Thank you for this. My husband is an amputee. This video was so encouraging. It's great to see someone doing well!
I'm in my chair 25-40%
I was concerned about going tiny but I'm encouraged now
Thanks
This is great! My son, is in a wheelchair, he has cerebral palsy, and has been in his chair for years; I bet he was excited about all that you've done in your van and it's given me ideas for him too. Thanks for the tour. Your attitude is perfect and I love that you're living life to the fullest. Enjoy your trips and stay safe. (from Sandi)
Love this. My wife uses a wheelchair and I love to see this, so does she. Thanks.
Thank you so much for sharing. I have been a wheelchair user for 30+ years. About 10 years ago My husband and I got
al 40 foot class A diesel pusher. I loved it so much, but when it became more work than fun we knew we had to do something else.
I did not think a van would be even feasible. Now that I see what you have done I am very inspired.
I have no accessibility issues and your experience has blown away every excuse I’ve used for why I’m not making this happen for myself. Thank you for sharing!
One of the best van conversions I've seen, mainly because it's been so thoroughly thought out! What a great job she did with absolutely everything. Very interesting to hear that she used it for a while without cabinets etc to really work out what would suit best. A lesson for everyone! I especially like the double sided cabinet and the lift bench.
I was supposed to be asleep but I just had to watch this one and I'm so surprised that more people didn't come up this video... It is mind blowing how adaptable you are and how you found a way to really make it work for a lifestyle that you really wanted even though you had barriers trying to stop you. Wow wow wow this is truly inspirational whether the person wants to live in a van or not ♥️💯
She has a very cool van build, and I admire how independent she is under those circumstances 💯👍🏽
Wow, what an inspiring young person. Good luck to all that you want to do.
Nice Tiny home! I am mobility challenged as well. I can walk but a lot neurological issues. Really a inspiration for getting out there.
The mods on this van build to accommodate your mobility needs are absolutely incredible. The wench system for that bike is unbelievably amazing! Well done and safe journeying on all your adventures.
As a wheelchair user myself I am so impressed. You and your van are amazing much love and sincere respect. So many innovations
Aw thanks! I’ve just started my own UA-cam channel so check out my latest videos and subscribe if you’d like to see more!
As an occupational therapist you are educating me! I love your adaptations! I wish you the best!
I want to applaud your build. It seems actually more functional than many I've seen. I love your independence and sense of adventure. "You go girl"💕
I am mesmerized by this awesome rig. Not only is it beautiful, but functional for you. I like all the mobility tools you (i.e. getting in the van, the bed and getting your mountain bike in and out the van. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 A guy who goes by Jeffie Bear is hoping to get back into van life with his current mobility challenge.
Yea wow would be good for Jeff ie bear.
This is a beautiful build! It's great that you could figure out everything to work for you! The whole thing wowed me, but especially the lift to the bed!!! Wishing you safe travels and fun adventures!
Exactly 💯
I'm surprised more people don't use recessed cabinet handles. I just know I'd bump into them and hurt myself, because I do so constantly in my tiny apartment kitchen. In the van, there's even less space, so whenever I see people's handles sticking out, it just seems so impractical to me. Recessed handles look like a really wise decision for a small space.
This is very inspiring to see that you are getting out and enjoying life. So awesome that you where able to find a way to build a van that fits for your comfort. Your van looks amazing. I was curious how you get the surfboard out of the van? I was wondering how you became paralyzed? I was paralyzed from a neck injury in 2012 but had major neck surgery and wasn't sure if I would walk again, but after the surgery I had to learn to rewalk again. Your story is amazing.
I spent 3 years in a wheelchair due to bad hips, and even being a temporary situation, I learned some of your challenges. I have awesome respect for you that have not let you limitations stifle your life. You are an awesome smart, beautiful young lady. Much respect to you!
This is amazing! I've been trying to find examples of vans/busses with wheelchair accessibility both so I can take a specific friend with me and more recently because I've been needing a wheelchair to get around. I've never heard of that arm lift before! It solves some design issues I was having with a typical wheelchair lift being involved in a van setup. And this woman seems like she has a wonderful spirit! If she had UA-cam, I'd watch her! Thank you for making this video!
Great build . Love the lift, so much smaller and convenient than ramp style. You're not the only one who bumps into or catches on the drawer hardware! I've always preferred hardware that eliminates that problem.😁. Really enjoyed your video. Safe travels 🤗🙋👍
Your van is beautiful and the functionality is outstanding. I am 73 years old with no major disabilities and just watching this video adds to my desire to get out on the road and go. Congratulations to you!
Best van life video I’ve ever seen! Your “can do” spirit is so inspirational, well done!
I commend you for what you are doing. Most people that are able to walk haven't done what you do even me. You are an inspiration.
What an amazing job she has done. Her mobile house is perfect for her and simple things that made a huge difference in her everyday life. What a great job. Congrats.
The perfect camper van, setup design. Never seen anything like it. Like the pull-down cabinets and stove location.
She is so inspiring ‼️. Determination and perseverance are the key to to life! Thanks for sharing this ♥️♥️
Thank you Lisa! You're a beautiful and blessed young woman; with amazing abilities and a sparkling personality. You are fearless!! :-)
With that said, you're home is lovely and practical! I enjoyed listening and watching you. Your parents, family, friends,...all of your "support group" must also be amazing people!! Blessings, be safe, and I hope we see updates from you from time to time❤
Thanks!! If you want to see updates, give my channel a follow. I’ll be doing a video soon if everything I have added since this tour.
Wow!!! You are so amazing! I know that you are inspiring many who live life in a wheelchair that they can still experience anything! Great innovations in your build. Brilliant wench system for the bike! Thanks so much for sharing! (Jane in SC) You inspire me to get up and get active! ❤🙏
What a beautiful person. So inspiring and such a generous spirit. This is the first tiny living video where I've felt really grateful for you sharing your story x
@@Keepinitwheel306 just subscribed!
@@jc142 I appreciate it!
This was incredible inspiring to me since im strongly considering vanlife and have a body that need some new ideas for it to work. Wonderful van, beautiful human =)
Truly
Many props for doing this. None of us able bodied people have a right to complain, that's for sure. I am a van lifer with heart disease and diabetes, and people think I am crazy. Don't let it stop me from living my life, but anyone doing this lifestyle from a wheelchair has my total respect. Be well.
Oh my god. This video is a game changer for me. I am in a wheelchair, I don’t have the same disability as you Lisa, I have CP. I always thought it was impossible to live in a van as a wheelchair user, especially with a lifted bed, but you just proved me wrong! I have so many question, I’m going to contact you!
Really needed to see this so thank you! I'm waiting on a below knee amputation because of chronic pain. Two things i've really missed have been driving and getting out in the woods. The surgery might help with getting me about and in the woods but i wasn't sure how it would affect using a van. Now i'm itching to crack on
Hope your surgery goes well. Check out another van lifer, Jeffie Bear. His van life is on hold for the moment as he had double amputation above the knee earlier this year. He' s working on figuring out how to get back into a van again. He will in time. He's a great guy. Best of luck.
These van builds should be designed for people in a wheelchair or of short stature to access products in all rooms or camper area 🤔 😀
Wow! You are so inspiring, even to this 62 year old woman. 😊 you have given me so many ideas for lifting things I can no longer lift. Thank you!
Such a beautiful van with handy features! Happy and safe travels!
What an amazing young woman! How many people would be willing to do what she’s doing with her disabilities?! Very inspirational. Love this!
Not only is she is a huge inspiration, but she is also just beautiful! Hats off girl!!
Really thoughtfully beautifully done bravo!!
I have MS and also use a wheelchair for mobility. I though van life would be a no go/hard for me. This has made me reconsider - thank you for this video tour. Truly inspirational.
This is SO cool!!! The ingenuity and creativity that went into this van is remarkable.
Aw thank you! I’m pretty proud of the ideas I came
Up with to make it all work.
Beautiful be blessed ❤️🥰
You and your van are a total inspiration. Well done interior and love the bike. Thank you for showing what can be done.
Great ideas for many people of any ability. Love the swing arm lift and immediately went and investigated and also passed on the info. Thank you!
How Awesome!!! Very inspiring and so thought out!!! Kudos to you for not letting your disability hold you down. So proud of ALL you've accomplished!!! Great job!!!
She is so incredible and I love her van build
Thanks -- this is a truly brilliant accessibility/adaptive thinking story (from a 64-year-old man living w/C-6 SCI since 1976)
Wonderful ! God Bless !!!
Out of all the videos I've watched on van conversions, this was the most enjoyable. I really enjoyed her personality and tenacity as well as her willingness to do the things that will bring her happiness. The conversion is genius and I applause her design skills. I hope she continues to enjoy her life on the road.
Aw thank you so much for the kind words!
This is SO INSPIRING!! As a 54 year old woman with a very rare spinal cord condition, I thought for years this wouldn't ever be possible for me. Thankfully, I've been able to walk again, using a walker, and sometimes just a cane!! And though my condition can put me back in my wheelchair at any time, I'm thankful to see that this life IS POSSIBLE, because of your video!! Thanks so much for sharing your story!! I love to be outdoors, but due to another condition/ disease, I'm extremely photosensitive, so I've got to be really careful. I'm even sensitive to uncovered UV lights commonly found in stores Luke Walmart, Lowe's, Target, Home Depot, and Eve m9st grocery stores. I don't do well in the heat, either. But your van is awesome!! I could t I totally do it!! Did you design it personally? And if so, what was your approximate total cost? Thanks so much! Have fun and be safe out there! You're a true warrior at heart!! 💙🙏🏻💪🏼
What an amazing woman! Living life your way. Very inspirational.
I currently am camping in a Toyota Sienna with a Braun conversion.
I have a used permobile m300
I would like something like this.
I am in my 70’s. I was bedridden for the most part from 2001 until recently
I learned getting out of the house and in nature helped my health.
I have mold illness, Lyme and company, POTS/oi
I would need to do a fund raiser to do something like this.
I have partial funds but not all.
KeepInItReal: Watching you during your van tour has giving me hope in just maneuvering around my new tiny apt. You are the 1st wheelchair user I've seen on a van life journey, and I enjoy watching a few of them. I had a massive stroke back in Aug 2013, and after 2.5 years of rehab I was on my own. No aids or nurses to help me. The stroke effected my right side. I can't drive a car, but recently I got doctor approval to use my mobility scooter. So its been a daily struggle for me, and now since my old place decided to raise rents in May & I'm on SSI disability I have limited income now I'm in a tiny apt with about half the space I used to have. Seeing you maneuver with less space then me shows me that I will figure out to get around this new problem. Thank You for that gift of hope & showing us your home.
Thank you for commenting 🙏🏼
I wish you all the best in your tiny home - hopefully with the new scooter you’ll be able to get outside with greater ease! That’s really what helps me in tough times.
You are an amazing young woman. You should be very proud of yourself.
This is amazing! Love that she found a way to make it work for her active lifestyle and accessibility.
I'm an 8-year stroke survivor who has a weekend left side. I've been trying to figure out a way where I could potentially get away from the cold Midwest Winters but the RV community has not been very accommodating of those of us with limited mobility. I've never seen the kind of chairlift that is used in this van and I'm very impressed by it. I think that this band is very well designed and very useful. I think her so much for giving us such a great tour of her van and how she is able to live an active and fulfilling life on the road. Thank you so much!
Vanlife at its core is about accessibility and this is really inspiring for me as I navigate life with my own disabilities :) thanks for sharing!
Pretty amazing woman! And what she came up with can be useful to so many people, including the growing elderly population. If there is a will there is a way! Bravo!
Impressive! Definitely going to use some of the ideas you have used. In particular how you get in and out of the van. Thank You for sharing!
Smart idea using a winch to move your mountain bike. Love your van. I have mobility issues and am looking for a van now to build out. Thank you so much.
As someone who uses a wheelchair, seeing something like this is so cool
Aw thanks! I’ve just started my own UA-cam channel so check out my latest videos and subscribe if you’d like to see more wheelchair accessible content
Wow what an awesome build! So many of the adaptive things she has incorporated would be worthwhile for any van build. 🙌
Aw thanks! I’ve just started my own UA-cam channel so check out my latest videos and subscribe if you’d like to see more!
I loved this so much. I’ve been debating getting an RV or some kind of camper van. I wasn’t sure that this lifestyle could be done in a smaller van vs an RV. I use a power chair to get around. I walk as well but it’s very painful and as I get older my mobility will decrease. I’m in my 40’s so I’m definitely not young. But this video gave me so much hope!
OMFG Lisa! What an amazing soul you are!!! You're so inspirational, doing what you want to do and living your best life! You go, girl!!! ❤❤❤
You're a free spirit with such a beautiful sense of adventure... Thank you for sharing! Rock on.
If ain't nothing stopping me was a person! Kudos to you! What an inspiration you are. Take gentle care of yourself and keep enjoying life!
You have an amazing attitude and so happy to see you bounce back repeatedly after experiencing so much challenges! Amazing build also, perfect for your lifestyle and personality! Everything was well thought of and i'm so inspired by you. Kudos and keep on going!!!
You could sell your services for accessible van design.
Such an amazing and inspirational video. I’ve never used that type of lift. That alone is intriguing. Beautiful Van!!!
she's has inspired me a lot,she's one in a million
Thank you so very very much for sharing your home, your life and your heart! You are truly an inspiration!
This a relief for someone who is really disabled show a disability vehical… I am tired of no disabled people showing what is good for us Thank you
I'm so happy to see an accessible build! 😭🥺
Ever since I got COVID, I've been disabled, and it's been kinda sad since I have been thinking I might not be able to live this lifestyle. I'm so happy there are answers for most of my questions!
This is a fantastic build with fantastic ideas for anyone and especially for those with physical limitations wanting to pursue van life! You have managed to circumvent all of them. You are an inspiration!!! All the best to you.
My brother is paralyzed and and athlete who suffers from a lot of pain. I’m definitely sending him this video ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing your story and your adaptions done to your- van. Your kindness and sharing and zest for life and everything is so inspiring to me. I'm disabled too since 1988 when I was 17.I suffered from a traumatic head/brain injury, and a paralyzed right side from whiplash which tore the main nerve on the right side of my neck. It's a miracle I'm alive my heart stopped in the ambulance and the emt team was doing there best to get my heart beating again. I was in a coma for 3 weeks.
I have a truck with a canopy and a homemade bed in the back from repurchased pallets and the top is new plywood..I will be house less this year or next, so I have been busy getting it ready to live in. I have mobility issues and I have come a long ways.
I have the highest respect for you and all your accomplishments and adaptions.You have a top notch van with great access for your needs. . Thank you and take care. 🙏
Inspiring build just proves anyone can do anything if you want To. The build is beautiful and looks perfect 🥰 me and my friend have always wanted to build out 2 vans or 2 schoolie to travel the world together but she was always so scared due to disabilities. I'm definitely sharing this video with her. Thank you so much ❤️
This young lady is an absolute inspiration.
Thanks for calling me young!!! 😊
I am having a spinal issue and having mobility issues + urinary + bowel problems. But still having heavy dreams of living in a van. Now I am 33. I place myself in a van at least by 35. 😍
You have done an amazing job of creating an independent lifestyle with extraordinary flexibility. Your van is so well-designed and functional--well-done!!!
I am so proud of this young woman! She is not letting anything stop her!
Thank you for showing wheelchair accessible van.
Really impressed by the person you are, nice van, but you’re inspiring. Great woman Great Canuck
So cool to see the van so accessible. Not having the ramp is a perfect decision and saved you a lot of space.
What an impressive build!!
Thank you for sharing 😊