The Disability Diaries With Steven Vine
I am a disabled man and will be talking to both abled and disabled individuals about their challenges and how they overcome them. Also talking to other people in the disabled community (caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates).
If you have any concerns, comments, or questions, you are welcome to contact Steven at sgv44isback@gmail.com and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565452984831&mibextid=LQQJ4d. Steven would love to hear from anyone who would like to tell their story.
The Disability Diaries With Steven Vine
Ean Price: Rollin' through life with Ean
Steve interviews Ean Price from Kelowna, British Columbia. Ean is the Peer Support Manager at Technology for Living, a non profit group from Vancouver that works with people who have severe physical disabilities and helps them to live as well and as independently as possible. TFL provides people who experience physical barriers with peer support, innovative technologies, respiratory therapy services and equipment that addresses unmet needs and increases independence, inclusion and wellbeing. Ean himself has Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, (a genetic condition) has a power wheelchair, uses a ventilator and a feeding tube. He doesn't really see himself as a disabled person, until he runs into obstacles. He has very supportive family and friends; lives his life taking risks, and would prefer to be defined by his accomplishments. If that's not enough of a resume, Ean is also the founder & CEO of ICAN Resource Group Inc. ICAN focuses on 3 areas: website design, accessible travel, and assistive technology. You will be blown away by Ean's positivity, as he strives and thrives to change lives with technology. This is truly a feel good episode !
technologyforliving.org icanresource.ca