Disability, Camping & the Outdoors - Gimping founder Ely Tee
The Pulse27 Jul 2024

Disability, Camping & the Outdoors - Gimping founder Ely Tee

This week, Joeita speaks to Ely Tee, founder of "Gimping", a Facebook group about camping and outdoor activities for People with Disabilities.

Highlights

  • Making the Outdoors Accessible - Opening Remarks (00:00)
  • Introducing Ely T & “Gimping” (01:04)
  • Starting the “Gimping” Facebook Group for Adaptive Camping & Outdoorsing for People with Disabilities (02:32)
  • Accessible Camping Tips & Tricks (03:16)
  • Ely the Adventurer (05:11)
  • The Call of the Wild (06:34)
  • Accessible Campsites & Provincial Parks (09:14)
  • Accessibility Improvements (10:59)
  • Financial Barriers to Accessing the Outdoors (11:37)
  • Planning for an Outdoors Excursion (13:07)
  • Camping with Others (16:20)
  • Unforeseen Situations & Camping Emergencies (17:51)
  • Essential Items for Backcountry Exploration (20:29)
  • Getting Started (22:50)
  • Show Close (24:48)

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