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“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
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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.”

Cartoon of Ean in his wheelchair with a colorful background at a rave

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

Rollin' With Ean

2 weeks ago

Let's Talk Dirty…Air Quality

A little different from my usual posts but an important one. As many of you know, the air quality in the Okanagan is extremely poor right now, and being ventilator dependent I have to take this stuff a little more seriously.

Here's what we've done around the house to keep everyone safe:

1️⃣ Added a Levoit Core 400S Smart Air Purifier

2️⃣ Setting up an Apollo AIR-1 Air Quality Sensor on the opposite side of the house

For all you nerds out there, both of these work with Home Assistant, which is the platform I use to control my smart home. 🤓

The other piece air my ventilators. Both my wheelchair and bedside Breas 45LS ventilators have intake filters that get cleaned and replaced on a set schedule, and right now we've increased how often we check them.

Stay safe out there everyone! … See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

This is my POV. Sitting on my portable toilet, staring at my empty wheelchair, in the middle nowhere at my good friend's log cabin. Living the dream!

By no means is this an accessible cabin. There are stairs, no power (except a portable generator), no running water, and definitely no roll in shower. But you know what? We make it work every single time.

That's the thing about accessible adventures. Sometimes it's not about the perfect setup, it's about great friends who are willing to figure it out with you. Thanks to my amazing crew, we get to create ridiculous memories like this one. … See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

🎪 Shambhala Music Festival – 22 Years Later!

It's crazy to think my first time at Shambhala was back in 2004. A lot has changed since then, including accessibility, and I'm happy to report it keeps getting better. Overall it's still bumpy, dusty, and glorious!

Here are some of the accessibility improvements worth shouting out:

♿ Artist Lounge: Dedicated accessible bathroom and shower

🚻 Sanitation: Multiple accessible washrooms located throughout the festival grounds

🎶 Stages: Dedicated viewing platforms at the AMP, Living Room, and Grove stages

Huge respect to the Shambhala crew for continuing to make the farm more accessible year after year! … See MoreSee Less

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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!