Discover the world on your terms
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
Let’s demand that the world be accessible to everyone. Inclusivity is possible.
A passion for travel
Ean: “For me there is nothing more amazing than arriving in a new country, leaving the plane for the first time and taking that first breath of air. I realize it is a little ironic coming from a man using a ventilator. But that first breath, especially when I arrive at a tropical destination, announces immediately I am not in Canada anymore: that is unbelievably exciting for me.
Experiencing that initial rush of hot air signals to me without a doubt I am at the beginning of an amazing adventure. Of course, I won’t have truly arrived until I’m in my wheelchair. The exhilarating first moment is only three quarters of having made it to my destination. I hope ICAN travel will be able to help you navigate all parts of your travels to minimize your work and maximize the enjoyment.”
Ean’s travels and how-tos
I am a global traveler with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Type II). I’ve never walked and have used a power wheelchair since the age of three. At fifteen, I became ventilator dependent—but that hasn’t stopped me from exploring more than a dozen countries around the world.
From an early age, my adventurous parents taught me that having a physical disability shouldn’t mean missing out. We spent my childhood camping, canoeing, and exploring nature together, and that spirit of curiosity and resilience has stayed with me ever since.
I started Rollin’ with Ean to share my adventures and show others that exploring the world with a disability is not only possible—it can be incredibly fun and fulfilling. Although it may take extra planning and creativity, I welcome the challenge of pushing past barriers and trying new things.
Through Rollin’ with Ean, I hope to encourage others to step outside their comfort zones, embrace adventure, and keep rolling forward—no matter what.
Rollin’ with Ean
Share YOUR travel expertise
We invite contributions of fellow adventurers travelling with a disability to share their stories of exploring the world and how they went about organizing their trips. This information will not only inspire but may also help other people living with a disability to organize future trips. Please send us a message so we can talk!
