Help me get a Accessiable Vehicle
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Hi, my name is Ryan Peters. I’m 31 years old and I live in Vancouver B.C. I was born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Because of this illness, I have been in a wheelchair since I was 15. I am also on a trach tube and ventilator to help me breathe. I have very limited use of my hands, just enough to let me drive my power wheelchair and use the computer.
I live on my own with 24-hour care. I have workers who help with my day to day needs. I haven't been able to go out much the last couple of years because it is quite painful for me to take public transit. Wheelchair accessible taxis are not customized for comfort.
I am seeking help to purchase a vehicle that can be used to transport me. A vehicle of my own would give me more freedom to travel at my own pace, to visit friends and family, to do more activities and lead a more fulfilling life.
I am asking everyone to please help if they can, it doesn't matter how much it is. And if you can't, please just pass this page on to friends and family. Anything you can do would potentially change my life.
It’s pretty much impossible for me to travel by plane or other mass transit because of my trach tube and ventilator, not to mention having to move me from my chair to inaccessible seats would hurt too much. It’s safer if I’m in my chair, it’s more comfortable, and I have greater freedom. Wheelchair accessible vehicle are pretty expense the conversion cost as much as The price of the van. I am hoping to raise enough money for a New OR used vehicle already converted what is about $30,000 to $40,000 for 2 to 8 year old vehicle I need a reliable van if it is a used Vehicle.
A reliably accessible vehicle would allow me to go visit family who I don't get to see often. I have a niece who I have only seen once, and nephew who I have never seen. My brother is in the Canadian military on the east coast of Canada, I would love to be able to get out there to see them. My parents live on a small island that I have never visited. Unfortunately, they can’t visit me as they have to work and have little time.
I live on disability with a limited income. I would like to be able to make the most of the time that I have rather than be confined to my home. Please consider donating what you can to help me. If you can’t donate, please share this page with others who may be able to.
Updates:
I would like to thank everyone in advance. I have never liked accepting any kinds of gifts. An accessible vehicle would greatly improve my quality of life. I have barely gone anywhere in the last year because it's quite painful to take public transit. I would love to go back east to visit my brother’s kids who I have never met. I am not able to fly, so driving is the only option.
I live on my own with 24-hour care. I have workers who help with my day to day needs. I haven't been able to go out much the last couple of years because it is quite painful for me to take public transit. Wheelchair accessible taxis are not customized for comfort.
I am seeking help to purchase a vehicle that can be used to transport me. A vehicle of my own would give me more freedom to travel at my own pace, to visit friends and family, to do more activities and lead a more fulfilling life.
I am asking everyone to please help if they can, it doesn't matter how much it is. And if you can't, please just pass this page on to friends and family. Anything you can do would potentially change my life.
It’s pretty much impossible for me to travel by plane or other mass transit because of my trach tube and ventilator, not to mention having to move me from my chair to inaccessible seats would hurt too much. It’s safer if I’m in my chair, it’s more comfortable, and I have greater freedom. Wheelchair accessible vehicle are pretty expense the conversion cost as much as The price of the van. I am hoping to raise enough money for a New OR used vehicle already converted what is about $30,000 to $40,000 for 2 to 8 year old vehicle I need a reliable van if it is a used Vehicle.
A reliably accessible vehicle would allow me to go visit family who I don't get to see often. I have a niece who I have only seen once, and nephew who I have never seen. My brother is in the Canadian military on the east coast of Canada, I would love to be able to get out there to see them. My parents live on a small island that I have never visited. Unfortunately, they can’t visit me as they have to work and have little time.
I live on disability with a limited income. I would like to be able to make the most of the time that I have rather than be confined to my home. Please consider donating what you can to help me. If you can’t donate, please share this page with others who may be able to.
Updates:
I would like to thank everyone in advance. I have never liked accepting any kinds of gifts. An accessible vehicle would greatly improve my quality of life. I have barely gone anywhere in the last year because it's quite painful to take public transit. I would love to go back east to visit my brother’s kids who I have never met. I am not able to fly, so driving is the only option.
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Ryan Peters
Organizer
Vancouver, BC
