Jim Ryan

Father | Motivational Speaker | Quadriplegic

[Jim Ryan @JimRyanRTL]

It took a year, but I finally found the right person to change these steps into a ramp on what will become our new route to the Vedder River.
Without basic accessibility features like this I would not get to enjoy the beautiful outdoors like everyone else. #EveryoneEverywhere

[Jim Ryan @JimRyanRTL]

Out with Santa and Mrs Claus at the #Canucks game!

[Jim Ryan @JimRyanRTL]

Taking my son to the Canucks game! What a great Christmas present! Go #Canucks Go!

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I had a great chat with #PaulamadeusLane. We talked about working with #intel and #hoobox to control my wheelchair. And living life as a quadriplegic.

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Let's bring access to more people in more places. https://t.co/xS4yv7Hep1 #EveryoneEverywhere via @rickhansenfdn

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I am still busy as always, after paragliding I was back doing a @rickhansenfdn talk as an ambassador to the #langleychristian school.
I expected to speak to one grade five class but it ended up being four classes and over ninety students!😲

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A life long dream reached today. My good friend Greg took me paragliding 😄. Greg found a flight buggy and strapped me in and away we went.

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@Cmdr_Hadfield a quick visit with Chris and Helene before Chris’ show at the orpheum last night. As always very motivational and inspiring

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A beautiful weekend when our son Patrick married Isabelle. We could not ask for a more wonderful addition to our family!😀💍👰🤵

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Two visits to GF Strong this week! One to teach assistive technology and the other to represent #WestJet and ⁦@TravelForAll⁩ at the resource fair.
Stay tuned for more excitement this weekend.

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Isabelle and I, with our friends Doug and Marianne, once again enjoyed the Courage to Come Back celebration on Wednesday. The 2018 group you see in the photo here, Ingrid, Suzanne, Alisa, Josh and myself passed on our crowns to the 2019 award recipients.

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Spring has sprung and my railway is back in action! Enjoying the sun, Happy Easter to all!

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The rain has returned to Chilliwack :-(. But we still tried to get out. Dressing me takes longer than your average to your role in winter :-). I even have my own umbrella holder…

The good news is April showers bring May flowers! And April flowers as well.

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And now you know why we live in Chilliwack :-)

[Jim Ryan @JimRyanRTL]

Yesterday was the third anniversary of my accident. Isabelle and I continue to try to adapt to our new normal. It is the love and support from family and friends that keep us going. Keep the love coming.

Jim and Isabelle

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A wonderful day and our son Joseph received his Pilot wings in the Royal Canadian Air Force! Isabelle helped me pin his wings on, and our other pilot son Daniel joined us for the event!

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#weareallcanucks

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Wondering if I should take up horseback riding :-). We went out today to visit Molly, the horse belonging to my assistant, Linda. The weather here is spectacular this week!

[Jim Ryan @JimRyanRTL]

I had a beautiful walk on a beautiful day with my beautiful wife!

[Jim Ryan @JimRyanRTL]

At the Rugby 7’s with my strange friend Bill :-). Watched Canada beat Fiji for a change!! Accessible seating is excellent :-) .#Rugby7s #accessibility