“Re-Inventing The Wheel”: how a community of wheelchair-users welcomes and helps guide new member

We came across this hour-long documentary film, “Re-Inventing The Wheel”, that was just released and is available for viewing free for a very limited amount of time. This film shows a unique community of wheelchair-users guide newly injured Dan McLean and his wife Colleen through Dan’s first year of life as a paraplegic. It is a roller coaster of emotion, documenting all aspects of spinal cord injury and, most importantly, the power of peer support.

Shedding a light on a vibrant community, “Re-Inventing The Wheel” documents the lives of active wheelchair users living in Kelowna, British Columbia. From sailing to golfing, camping to biking, there isn’t anything this group can’t do. This is not your average peer support group and this is not your average ‘inspirational’ story you’d see in the news. People from all ‘walks’ of life and diverse abilities travel to the valley to get a little taste of this unique Okanagan Lifestyle. Follow along as this tribe of wheelies bands together and aids Dan and Colleen into Dan’s new life on wheels. They challenge him, support him and, most importantly, guide him through struggles and triumphs.

You can view this film for a limited time HERE, use password of Wheelie.