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1leglance
04-23-2008, 03:50 AM
Hey I get to make the first post in this new forum!!!!
Thanks very much to Scott and all the Expo crowd who believe in the concept of equal overlanding access for everyone!

This subforum perfectly fits the idea of Disabled Explorers since the goal is to be inclusive. I didn't want to put a forum up on the DE site since that would mean duplicating info and keeping folks away from here. This way we can be a part of the larger Expo group and still have a place to talk about Disablitiy related items...

I am sure there will be a learning curve as to what to post here and what in other sections but with the great leadership we have here I am sure it won't be an issue.

Welcome everyone and lets get on the trail!
Hunter
04-23-2008, 04:03 AM
Sweet!

Nice to see you got it up and running. :victory:


Very, very cool.

:friday:
adventureduo
04-23-2008, 04:15 AM
Right on!
tibaal89
04-23-2008, 04:24 AM
Holy crap, this is awesome! Congrats!! :elkgrin:
mountainpete
04-23-2008, 04:24 AM
:clapsmile
SOAZ
04-23-2008, 04:29 AM
Rockin!!! Good stuff! Nice job. :victory: :sunny:
FourByLand
04-23-2008, 04:29 AM
Very cool and I look forward to learning more about this creative side of exploration!
flyingwil
04-23-2008, 04:36 AM
Sweet! :punk03:
olympiccop2002
04-23-2008, 04:37 AM
Interesting forum... I can't wait to see the creative ways people adapt to and overcome their disabilities. Kudos!

Bjorn
Willman
04-23-2008, 04:46 AM
Great Job Lance!

Love the idea!


:)
Connie
04-23-2008, 05:52 AM
:rockon: :clapsmile
MuddyMudskipper
04-23-2008, 06:21 AM
Good stuff!:wings:
WFTW
04-23-2008, 10:12 AM
Kudos for Scott allowing this new forum section!

Lance...looking forward to your WFTW event in AZ next year. How's your next trip coming along? Sure wish I could make that!
grahamfitter
04-23-2008, 03:32 PM
Expedition Portal was already a remarkably inclusive community and the bar has been raised again with the creation of this forum. Thanks, Scott. And thanks to Lance for championing this cause. :victory:

Cheers,
Graham
Guinness44
04-23-2008, 04:15 PM
Thats awesome.
My friend has RA, and we went to the Maze. He drove a manual CJ. At that time he only needed a little help with the tent, and tying the boots and some driving. The days were very long.

At a clubevent, there was this member in a wheelchair (mountainbike accident). He does whatever he can himselfs and drives with the handthrottle/brake, all over hard trails. His comment: I never thought, I would be on this side of the trail. (in a vehicle instead of the bike).

This is and has to be ACCESS TO ALL.
1leglance
04-23-2008, 05:48 PM
Hey Guinness,
Would you be able to pass on info about Disabled Explorers to your friend and the other gentleman? We need to tell the story of those who have overcome already inorder to inspire & encourage folks who aren't sure if they can make it happen.
I am gathering info from various folks and will start adding to the Overcome section of the site with interviews and features on various types of mobility issues and those who have overcome them.
Thanks


Thats awesome.
My friend has RA, and we went to the Maze. He drove a manual CJ. At that time he only needed a little help with the tent, and tying the boots and some driving. The days were very long.

At a clubevent, there was this member in a wheelchair (mountainbike accident). He does whatever he can himselfs and drives with the handthrottle/brake, all over hard trails. His comment: I never thought, I would be on this side of the trail. (in a vehicle instead of the bike).

This is and has to be ACCESS TO ALL.
weezerbot
04-23-2008, 06:19 PM
Man, where was I yesterday? Congrats! :26_7_2:
DaktariEd
04-23-2008, 07:03 PM
Very cool, indeed, Lance! :punk03:
Way to go! :victory:

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wagner_joe
04-23-2008, 10:10 PM
:wings:

very very cool !!

Congrats Lance !! :)
FlyingWen
04-24-2008, 10:29 PM
Well Well... Congrats to the Up and Comer!
Ryanmb21
04-24-2008, 10:34 PM
This is very cool indeed, congrats to all involved. :sunflower
Arivalsend
04-29-2008, 12:58 PM
Great to see this come together. Congrads to all involved. It is great to see so much diversity in one forum!
Superu
04-29-2008, 02:09 PM
An excellent addition to an outstanding forum! Nice going guys!:wings:
The Adam Blaster
05-21-2008, 04:45 AM
Nice to see this section!
Maybe through this arena i can get help figuring out how to change a tire with one arm! :D
ntsqd
05-21-2008, 02:59 PM
I've sent my para friend the link to this sub forum. He often says "Walking is over-rated."
I hope he'll join in. He first rebuilt his CJ to be more chair friendly (hinged front fenders etc.), then he built a Class 7 desert race S-10 and has raced it for the last 3 or more years including 2 Baja 500's.
1leglance
05-21-2008, 03:11 PM
I've sent my para friend the link to this sub forum. He often says "Walking is over-rated."
I hope he'll join in. He first rebuilt his CJ to be more chair friendly (hinged front fenders etc.), then he built a Class 7 desert race S-10 and has raced it for the last 3 or more years including 2 Baja 500's.

wow that is too cool....

I would really like to make contact with your buddy and feature his story on the Overcome section of the Disabled Explorers website to inspire folks who think they will never be active again...

Please ask him if I can contact him by email/phone for info & pics....
thanks