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Quinn Brett Instagram - 4 years. 4 years ago my life flipped upside down. Everyday I think about what a gift it would be to call for a mulligan on October 11th, 2017.
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It’s wild to reflect on events and people in your life that brought you tears during the moment of opportunity and experience. It’s absurd when those same things, looking back, bring you to tears knowing that they are now gone, never to be had again.
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With loss a piece of your heart dims. Spinal Cord Injury is a loss of yourself. These people pictured have also been hard losses in my life. With each loss, I have learned more about myself, my heart and my mind. Reactions vs responses. I also have learned a lot about others—- their distance, their fear, their pain and suffering.
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For me, the pain, stigma, shame and day-to-day effort isn’t a life that I would choose for anyone.
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Unlike many of my friends and loves, I am still here. So, I wake up everyday. I pull my flattened bum out of bed and flop into my wheelchair. I work my ass off to find a smile, get my heart rate up outside and continue the personal emotional growth—- to be kind, more patient, compassionate to the experiences of others and myself. The work continues whether I like it or not.
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4 years of reflecting. 4 years of trying harder then any damn big wall or ultra run. A lifetime ahead sounds exhausting, lonely AND yet I am not gonna just let it pass me by. I still have so much shit to do and love to give—- to myself and others. #heartofgratitude
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#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability

Quinn Brett - 320.8K Likes - WHEN THERE IS MORE
THAN ONE WHEELCHAIR USER —- ELEVATORS, PARKING SPACES, BATHROOM STALLS, ROLL-IN SHOWERS ….

There are technical requirements, of course, when it comes to percentages or how many “accessible” things are provided in public places. For example, in a parking lot for every 25 spaces provided 1 must Van Accessible. For brevity, there are exceptions and more to the standards— check out ada.gov if your curious.

What to do if a group of wheelie friends go out and meet for dinner? What to do if we were ever to travel together to a conference/vacation destination—- leg wrestle for which one of the 4 of us gets the roll-in-shower? #gottakeepemseparated
#extremesports

Who cares, share the shower when you need it, you say? Not that big of a deal waiting for 10 minutes (or more) for the one accessible bathroom stall at the airport, at the restaurant, at anywhere/everywhere? #patienceisavirtue #universaldesign #disabilityawareness #thanks #love

I.D - a man in a power wheelchair and a woman in a manual wheelchair, wheel towards one another and meet at a golden elevator door. Both turn and wait for the door with ‘the good, bad and the ugly’ whistle in the background. Joking ensues between them about who will be the one to get on elevator, the man in the power chair says to the woman in the manual chair “go be cripple somewhere else”. Loud laughter by all.
#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability

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Caption : WHEN THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WHEELCHAIR USER —- ELEVATORS, PARKING SPACES, BATHROOM STALLS, ROLL-IN SHOWERS …. There are technical requirements, of course, when it comes to percentages or how many “accessible” things are provided in public places. For example, in a parking lot for every 25 spaces provided 1 must Van Accessible. For brevity, there are exceptions and more to the standards— check out ada.gov if your curious. What to do if a group of wheelie friends go out and meet for dinner? What to do if we were ever to travel together to a conference/vacation destination—- leg wrestle for which one of the 4 of us gets the roll-in-shower? #gottakeepemseparated #extremesports Who cares, share the shower when you need it, you say? Not that big of a deal waiting for 10 minutes (or more) for the one accessible bathroom stall at the airport, at the restaurant, at anywhere/everywhere? #patienceisavirtue #universaldesign #disabilityawareness #thanks #love I.D – a man in a power wheelchair and a woman in a manual wheelchair, wheel towards one another and meet at a golden elevator door. Both turn and wait for the door with ‘the good, bad and the ugly’ whistle in the background. Joking ensues between them about who will be the one to get on elevator, the man in the power chair says to the woman in the manual chair “go be cripple somewhere else”. Loud laughter by all. #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 2.7K Likes - I want to hike. I want to have a recreationally challenging experience. I am capable of all sorts of terrain. I am also legally within my rights to use my @reactiveadaptations Bomber or @bowheadcorp Reach on a trail, even in Wilderness areas —- as you are to wear flip flops, a pair of steel-toed boots or walk barefooted with your 4 friends hand-in-hand spanning the trail.
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And then there is the assumption that I am at more risk of getting hurt or needing a rescue. Why? Because we can’t see the man hiking behind me has clogged arteries that could seize the flow of blood to his brain at any moment? Because the group of teenagers in front of me didn’t pack any water or sunscreen or know how to read a map? Because we can’t SEE their issues, and you can visibly see mine?#falseassumptions #worktodo
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The @novapbs article just was published, speaking about people with disabilities like myself, @meetjoestone, @tophdown recreating beyond the pavement—- and the unfortunate stigmas, misunderstanding and myths float to the surface.
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It’s maddening AND it’s motivating for me to use social media to educate!
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I have stated the Policies before—-The Wilderness Act is the tightest.
Both rules must be met. When they are, I can go wherever foot travel is allowed.
1- device is made specifically for me, as a person with a mobility issue #cantwalk #armycrawlingsucks
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2- device is suitable for an indoor pedestrian area; odd I know. But meaning less then 36 inches wide to match ADA doorways and tread that wouldn’t ruin the wood or tile and wilderness, for that matter. #mountainbiketread = suitable!!!
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Battery powered okay. Gas powered would not be suitable. #IAmNotAnEBike
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#climbing #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #hiking #wilderness #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #neurologicaldisorder #paralyzed #disability #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforgimps

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Caption : I want to hike. I want to have a recreationally challenging experience. I am capable of all sorts of terrain. I am also legally within my rights to use my @reactiveadaptations Bomber or @bowheadcorp Reach on a trail, even in Wilderness areas —- as you are to wear flip flops, a pair of steel-toed boots or walk barefooted with your 4 friends hand-in-hand spanning the trail. . . . And then there is the assumption that I am at more risk of getting hurt or needing a rescue. Why? Because we can’t see the man hiking behind me has clogged arteries that could seize the flow of blood to his brain at any moment? Because the group of teenagers in front of me didn’t pack any water or sunscreen or know how to read a map? Because we can’t SEE their issues, and you can visibly see mine?#falseassumptions #worktodo . . . The @novapbs article just was published, speaking about people with disabilities like myself, @meetjoestone, @tophdown recreating beyond the pavement—- and the unfortunate stigmas, misunderstanding and myths float to the surface. . . . It’s maddening AND it’s motivating for me to use social media to educate! . . . I have stated the Policies before—-The Wilderness Act is the tightest. Both rules must be met. When they are, I can go wherever foot travel is allowed. 1- device is made specifically for me, as a person with a mobility issue #cantwalk #armycrawlingsucks AND 2- device is suitable for an indoor pedestrian area; odd I know. But meaning less then 36 inches wide to match ADA doorways and tread that wouldn’t ruin the wood or tile and wilderness, for that matter. #mountainbiketread = suitable!!! ————— Battery powered okay. Gas powered would not be suitable. #IAmNotAnEBike . . . . . . . . #climbing #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #hiking #wilderness #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #neurologicaldisorder #paralyzed #disability #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforgimps
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Caption : Yo! 👋 It’s me, your host, Quinn Brett. Maybe you are a friend, an acquaintance or stranger from a far dreamland, or perhaps you just to clicked “follow” on this odd societal disconnected connection platform by accident. #whiskeyinfluencer Maybe you do not know how you got here. Or why you are still here at this point! #meneither #anaccidentallife #inanutshell. I climbed big mountains and cliffs across the globe. I traversed alpine ridges with 4 working limbs, and threw down precarious handstands along the way. I swam in alpine lakes, biked, hiked and ran. My identity was tied in movement. In 2017 I took a 100 foot fall while rock climbing mid way up El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. I hit a ledge, bonked my head and broke my back. #andafewotherthings. My brain mostly works #questionable and so does my body #justtheupperhalf —-having damaged my spinal cord at the lowest thoracic vertebrae. (T12–check out my science posts to educate yourself on the nuances to central nervous system damage.) Here we are. 👊🏽 Henna Taylor made a film about my recovery. An Accidental Life will be available for live steaming on July 11th on @appletv and @amazonprime NOW through June 25th you can find it on pre-sale on Apple—- link in my profile. Thanks for caring, sharing and putting up with me all these years. Big thanks @adidasterrex @sealegsmedia @gravitasventures #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 2.4K Likes - 42. Never married. No children. Paralyzed. Picture quite opposite the feeling.

I have been holding onto sharing — waiting. I have arrived at a safe place — my usual lens for education, wishful community honesty and normalization. Not a lonely plea.

I have been focused on “finding a partner” for the last 10 years. Andrews death was an astounding marker. Looking back now, knowing my needs, let alone speaking them was an issue prior to my injury. Spinal cord injury, unfortunately, compounded the fear. I feel like I am unloveable. I am a burden. Insecure and therefore coming from a place of scarcity. Lessons of the 4 horseman forcing clarity, growth, reflection, increased communication , dating app attempts, human connection attempts and here we are…..trying to give less fucks and be assertive.

It is hard. It has been hard. Friendships, romance and self-love, are just fucking hard.

Disability or not. I am not alone. I can be in the victim mindset when it comes to romantic love— not one single human has said “HEY QUINN, I choose you!” Let alone a conversation about children.

OR what is the more rounded, fair, rational truth to the story? #wemakechoices

We can love and disappoint. We will shy away and avoid—- Ourselves and each other. We need to find grace to forgive, grace to let go.

We also need to do the work. Own the work.

Lately, I have had some “tough” conversations with people I care for. Tough because I love them and they love me. Because we are friends for decades or we just genuinely care about each other. The cool (and crazy) thing is, the people who love me for me--- and I them for them—— aren’t offended when we both can share our insecurities, ourselves, our needs and disappointments in a tone of truth.

This is not the life I imagined but when is it?

Love grows.
#love #grief #gratitude #growth #adapt

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Caption : 42. Never married. No children. Paralyzed. Picture quite opposite the feeling. I have been holding onto sharing — waiting. I have arrived at a safe place — my usual lens for education, wishful community honesty and normalization. Not a lonely plea. I have been focused on “finding a partner” for the last 10 years. Andrews death was an astounding marker. Looking back now, knowing my needs, let alone speaking them was an issue prior to my injury. Spinal cord injury, unfortunately, compounded the fear. I feel like I am unloveable. I am a burden. Insecure and therefore coming from a place of scarcity. Lessons of the 4 horseman forcing clarity, growth, reflection, increased communication , dating app attempts, human connection attempts and here we are…..trying to give less fucks and be assertive. It is hard. It has been hard. Friendships, romance and self-love, are just fucking hard. Disability or not. I am not alone. I can be in the victim mindset when it comes to romantic love— not one single human has said “HEY QUINN, I choose you!” Let alone a conversation about children. OR what is the more rounded, fair, rational truth to the story? #wemakechoices We can love and disappoint. We will shy away and avoid—- Ourselves and each other. We need to find grace to forgive, grace to let go. We also need to do the work. Own the work. Lately, I have had some “tough” conversations with people I care for. Tough because I love them and they love me. Because we are friends for decades or we just genuinely care about each other. The cool (and crazy) thing is, the people who love me for me— and I them for them—— aren’t offended when we both can share our insecurities, ourselves, our needs and disappointments in a tone of truth. This is not the life I imagined but when is it? Love grows. #love #grief #gratitude #growth #adapt . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 2.4K Likes - Flat on my back with a newly anointed #spinalcordinjury I scoured the internet absorbing whatever I could to educate myself, my family, my friends, and in turn the instagram world about SCIs.

Like you, I was shocked my quadzillas were no longer able to stomp up hill but the stark reality of not feeling when my bladder was full, now having to stick a finger in my ass to initiate a poop and an incessant burning sensation in my lower half. #neuropathicpain

What drugs are you giving me and why? Why did it take 5 days until my spinal stabilization surgery? Why is my whole lower half tingling? Is this really how far we have come in the wheelchair business and overall neurological disorder research? I was confused, angry, disappointed and grasping for educated voices.

I found @u2fp — a growing non-profit organization based in my childhood stomping grounds of Minneapolis. They had published a book and I am still AWE struck that although it is FREE on Amazon that it is NOT stock piled at EVERY rehab hospital. Search - “Don’t Call It a Miracle” Download it. Read it. Thanks. 🤙🏼

I found their podcast— The CureCast. Link in my Bio. Start listening, go back to the first episodes to learn about the SCIENCE of what is HAPPENING in my spinal column. You will have a better understanding that my spinal cord IS INDEED NOT completely severed. I have a dime sized bruise that is blocked up with cells that intended to heal and instead created a nasty environment in which signals don’t get across, or do for some on a mixed sort of way. 🪢

I learned, I am not a hopeless cause. I may never run again but fixing my bladder or feeling a hand on my thigh are useful recovery of function research that IS ongoing AND IN HUMAN CLINICAL TRIALS because of U2FP’s extensive work. ❤️

All this to say, I have taken a full-time position as the Development Director with U2FP. I want to amplify our message of restorative function in paralysis through advocacy, education, and support for research.

I strongly believe it is not impossible. Every person should have equal access to treatments that will restore health and independence after spinal cord injury. #impossibleisnothing

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Caption : Flat on my back with a newly anointed #spinalcordinjury I scoured the internet absorbing whatever I could to educate myself, my family, my friends, and in turn the instagram world about SCIs. Like you, I was shocked my quadzillas were no longer able to stomp up hill but the stark reality of not feeling when my bladder was full, now having to stick a finger in my ass to initiate a poop and an incessant burning sensation in my lower half. #neuropathicpain What drugs are you giving me and why? Why did it take 5 days until my spinal stabilization surgery? Why is my whole lower half tingling? Is this really how far we have come in the wheelchair business and overall neurological disorder research? I was confused, angry, disappointed and grasping for educated voices. I found @u2fp — a growing non-profit organization based in my childhood stomping grounds of Minneapolis. They had published a book and I am still AWE struck that although it is FREE on Amazon that it is NOT stock piled at EVERY rehab hospital. Search – “Don’t Call It a Miracle” Download it. Read it. Thanks. 🤙🏼 I found their podcast— The CureCast. Link in my Bio. Start listening, go back to the first episodes to learn about the SCIENCE of what is HAPPENING in my spinal column. You will have a better understanding that my spinal cord IS INDEED NOT completely severed. I have a dime sized bruise that is blocked up with cells that intended to heal and instead created a nasty environment in which signals don’t get across, or do for some on a mixed sort of way. 🪢 I learned, I am not a hopeless cause. I may never run again but fixing my bladder or feeling a hand on my thigh are useful recovery of function research that IS ongoing AND IN HUMAN CLINICAL TRIALS because of U2FP’s extensive work. ❤️ All this to say, I have taken a full-time position as the Development Director with U2FP. I want to amplify our message of restorative function in paralysis through advocacy, education, and support for research. I strongly believe it is not impossible. Every person should have equal access to treatments that will restore health and independence after spinal cord injury. #impossibleisnothing
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Caption : 4 years. 4 years ago my life flipped upside down. Everyday I think about what a gift it would be to call for a mulligan on October 11th, 2017. . . . It’s wild to reflect on events and people in your life that brought you tears during the moment of opportunity and experience. It’s absurd when those same things, looking back, bring you to tears knowing that they are now gone, never to be had again. . . . With loss a piece of your heart dims. Spinal Cord Injury is a loss of yourself. These people pictured have also been hard losses in my life. With each loss, I have learned more about myself, my heart and my mind. Reactions vs responses. I also have learned a lot about others—- their distance, their fear, their pain and suffering. . . . For me, the pain, stigma, shame and day-to-day effort isn’t a life that I would choose for anyone. . . . Unlike many of my friends and loves, I am still here. So, I wake up everyday. I pull my flattened bum out of bed and flop into my wheelchair. I work my ass off to find a smile, get my heart rate up outside and continue the personal emotional growth—- to be kind, more patient, compassionate to the experiences of others and myself. The work continues whether I like it or not. . . . 4 years of reflecting. 4 years of trying harder then any damn big wall or ultra run. A lifetime ahead sounds exhausting, lonely AND yet I am not gonna just let it pass me by. I still have so much shit to do and love to give—- to myself and others. #heartofgratitude . . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 2.1K Likes - What am I doing????

The scene is a little different from the free climbing of 5 years ago on these sandstone walls but it was sure nice to hang up high in them again!

Anxiety was high during our two days at times because I can’t feel if I am scraping my knees or hips or ankles and how badly I surely am. Am I sitting to long causing a pressure sore? I did my best with knee pads, cushions and weight shifting but at times I wondered if it was worth the effort. Also. How the hell am I gonna pee and poop? Jeesh. “What am I doing?”

The rest was big wall type-two fun and shenanigans—- communication, diligence to order of operations, sore body parts that haven’t been worked in ages, glorious views and amazing people.

This wouldn’t have happened without the support, friendship and commitment of @sstratts @eeejayenn @steffangregory ❤️ 💪 🙏 💕 😊 @snakesaresmart @not_disabled and @timmyoneill @adidasterrex @blackdiamond @grade7equipment @ymcarockies @susantaylordarby

I might have spent the last five years sitting but certainly not sitting still. Clipped and dangling to the side of a mountain, I still find this weird contentment—- it quells my insatiable need to multi-task, plan, brain chatter—- I do finally just sit.
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#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability

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Caption : What am I doing???? The scene is a little different from the free climbing of 5 years ago on these sandstone walls but it was sure nice to hang up high in them again! Anxiety was high during our two days at times because I can’t feel if I am scraping my knees or hips or ankles and how badly I surely am. Am I sitting to long causing a pressure sore? I did my best with knee pads, cushions and weight shifting but at times I wondered if it was worth the effort. Also. How the hell am I gonna pee and poop? Jeesh. “What am I doing?” The rest was big wall type-two fun and shenanigans—- communication, diligence to order of operations, sore body parts that haven’t been worked in ages, glorious views and amazing people. This wouldn’t have happened without the support, friendship and commitment of @sstratts @eeejayenn @steffangregory ❤️ 💪 🙏 💕 😊 @snakesaresmart @not_disabled and @timmyoneill @adidasterrex @blackdiamond @grade7equipment @ymcarockies @susantaylordarby I might have spent the last five years sitting but certainly not sitting still. Clipped and dangling to the side of a mountain, I still find this weird contentment—- it quells my insatiable need to multi-task, plan, brain chatter—- I do finally just sit. . . . . #2gimps1pimp #pullupsfordays . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 1.9K Likes - In 2016, I ran the #r2r2r of the Grand Canyon with a gal pal @chelsea_vanhorn. 6 years ago, I fell rock climbing and broke my back. Paralyzed. #quadzillasgone #identitycrisis

Two weeks ago, myself and two fellow paralyzed buddies and 5 of our able-bodied friends hiked the from the south rim to the north rim of the @grandcanyonnps. We also had the gracious support of @adidasterrex and @bannsailer

As far as anniversaries go, this one felt like—- well, quintessential me. 🤣 #imeanreally

A far-fetched adventure, a dash of trouble, fantastic teamwork and breaking barriers. Not a lot of “woe is me, blame, shame”.

I wrote a few years back that I didn’t think I would ever arrive to a place where I am grateful for this life, where I am now WITH a spinal cord injury. That I would absolutely turn back the clock. Yes, that is still true and where would I be?

Would I be filled with the purpose I feel now to advocate, educate and raise money for spinal cord research? Look at how far we have come with effort in other realms. #breakthestigma

Also, I have established myself as a leader in creating opportunity and changing the atmosphere for people with disabilities to recreate in Wilderness and backcountry settings! #howcoolisthat

It feels damn good to be filled with passion, and purpose. To know that my efforts are making the news, buzzing around, tangibly gaining in the @nationalparkservice @yourpubliclands @u.s.forestservice @fish_and_wildlife_ and across city and local governments too!

The irony of enduring a spinal cord injury, severe disability and constant pain—- such an awful plight, to finally approach a clearer vision of me. Believe in my worth, my value in work and relationships. It’s been a brutal and beautiful 6 years.

Keep plugging onward, I guess. 😉 #impossibleisnothing #love

#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #hiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #adaptivehiking #adaptivesports #wilderness #disability

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Caption : In 2016, I ran the #r2r2r of the Grand Canyon with a gal pal @chelsea_vanhorn. 6 years ago, I fell rock climbing and broke my back. Paralyzed. #quadzillasgone #identitycrisis Two weeks ago, myself and two fellow paralyzed buddies and 5 of our able-bodied friends hiked the from the south rim to the north rim of the @grandcanyonnps. We also had the gracious support of @adidasterrex and @bannsailer As far as anniversaries go, this one felt like—- well, quintessential me. 🤣 #imeanreally A far-fetched adventure, a dash of trouble, fantastic teamwork and breaking barriers. Not a lot of “woe is me, blame, shame”. I wrote a few years back that I didn’t think I would ever arrive to a place where I am grateful for this life, where I am now WITH a spinal cord injury. That I would absolutely turn back the clock. Yes, that is still true and where would I be? Would I be filled with the purpose I feel now to advocate, educate and raise money for spinal cord research? Look at how far we have come with effort in other realms. #breakthestigma Also, I have established myself as a leader in creating opportunity and changing the atmosphere for people with disabilities to recreate in Wilderness and backcountry settings! #howcoolisthat It feels damn good to be filled with passion, and purpose. To know that my efforts are making the news, buzzing around, tangibly gaining in the @nationalparkservice @yourpubliclands @u.s.forestservice @fish_and_wildlife_ and across city and local governments too! The irony of enduring a spinal cord injury, severe disability and constant pain—- such an awful plight, to finally approach a clearer vision of me. Believe in my worth, my value in work and relationships. It’s been a brutal and beautiful 6 years. Keep plugging onward, I guess. 😉 #impossibleisnothing #love #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #hiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #adaptivehiking #adaptivesports #wilderness #disability
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Caption : Hey #loudvoice 😬- for those of you looking to watch me cry and bitch from the comfort of your own homes—- 🤪 A flash sale is going on currently for #anaccidentallife now thru Sunday, July 9th. Self-deprecating aside, my initial nod to a camera following me around during the hospital days was unclear. I didn’t think it through, too much other shit going on. As time passed, it evolved into my disdain with EVERYTHING wrapped around disability. The slow process of inclusion to ignorance and avoidance of laws. The archaic technology in wheelchairs to the lack of spinal cord injury science —leading to a foundational rooting in misinformation combined with the myopic view of practitioners (not all of course), pervasive societal stigmas imposed on people with disabilities…. #thelistgoeson Language. Compassion. Intention. Creativity. Innovation. Life is hard for all of us and we can all do better. In stepping outside the (our) box of ingrained thinking, in adverse scientific approaches and in shunning who are different. 👋 Those of us with lived experiences, we are experts at your fingertips in every realm you need help with, what you disregard. What you don’t even know you don’t know. #disabilityisanopenenrollment — Meaning we should all give a 💩 cause it’s gonna happen to us and/or family and friends. Anyhow, the movie is available on both @appletv and @amazonprime. Link in my profile. Thanks for caring, sharing and putting up with me all these years. Big thanks @adidasterrex @sealegsmedia @gravitasventures #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 1.6K Likes - Definitions.

#internationaldisabilityday #impossibleisnothing
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#smooshyface #alpinist
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Caption : Definitions. #internationaldisabilityday #impossibleisnothing . . . . #smooshyface #alpinist #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #rafting #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 1.6K Likes - SCIENCE TiMe! 👋🤯
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#newpeepsrefreshertime
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Anatomy of the Spine!
The spinal column is one of the most important parts of the body, as it plays a hand in all bodily junctions. Some obvious 🦵🏾, others with essential tasks not so obvious. 💩
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The spine is composed of 33 bones, called vertebrae, divided into five sections: the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine sections, and the sacrum and coccyx bones.
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The cervical spine comprises the top seven vertebrae in the spine, C1 to C7, and is connected to the base of the skull. Motions with exaggerated comments like “What’s up?” “Who was that?” “I know, you told me already”—- head and neck around. That’s me!!!!
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The thoracic section of the spine comes next. The vertebrae in this section are labeled T1 to T12 and serve as attachments for the rib cage. Hugging. Burping #notatthesametime #rude 😄. Thoracic spine has a great deal of mobility including flexion (bending forward), extension (bend backward) and rotation (twisting) 💃🏼 🕺🏻
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Moving down, the lumbar section L1 to L5, are the main weight-bearing section of the spinal column. Motion above the 🍑, giving ability to twerk that 🍑 💫
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The sacrum is the section located at the base of the spine. It does not have discs separating the vertebrae, its five levels, S1 to S5, are fused together. The pelvis is connected to the spinal column at the sacrum section. 🥅
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The coccyx #whatdidyoucallme is at the very base of the spinal column and is made of four vertebrae that are fused together also.
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That’s it. Now you can nod no, grab your purse from the back seat, bend over backwards for your boss and get off your “sit bones” in yoga class. Until next time…..
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#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #asscrack #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #impossibleisnothing #disability

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Caption : SCIENCE TiMe! 👋🤯 . . #newpeepsrefreshertime . . . Anatomy of the Spine! The spinal column is one of the most important parts of the body, as it plays a hand in all bodily junctions. Some obvious 🦵🏾, others with essential tasks not so obvious. 💩 . . . The spine is composed of 33 bones, called vertebrae, divided into five sections: the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine sections, and the sacrum and coccyx bones. . . . The cervical spine comprises the top seven vertebrae in the spine, C1 to C7, and is connected to the base of the skull. Motions with exaggerated comments like “What’s up?” “Who was that?” “I know, you told me already”—- head and neck around. That’s me!!!! . . . The thoracic section of the spine comes next. The vertebrae in this section are labeled T1 to T12 and serve as attachments for the rib cage. Hugging. Burping #notatthesametime #rude 😄. Thoracic spine has a great deal of mobility including flexion (bending forward), extension (bend backward) and rotation (twisting) 💃🏼 🕺🏻 . . . Moving down, the lumbar section L1 to L5, are the main weight-bearing section of the spinal column. Motion above the 🍑, giving ability to twerk that 🍑 💫 . . . The sacrum is the section located at the base of the spine. It does not have discs separating the vertebrae, its five levels, S1 to S5, are fused together. The pelvis is connected to the spinal column at the sacrum section. 🥅 . . . The coccyx #whatdidyoucallme is at the very base of the spinal column and is made of four vertebrae that are fused together also. . . . That’s it. Now you can nod no, grab your purse from the back seat, bend over backwards for your boss and get off your “sit bones” in yoga class. Until next time….. . . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #asscrack #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #impossibleisnothing #disability
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Quinn Brett - 1.5K Likes - Sometimes when I am just living…. gratitude and grief hit at the same time.

Tonight, I looked down while hanging on the couch. I wandered into thought—- These legs, the places they have taken me.

Miles and miles.
Fast and slow.
Topographical exposure.
The weight they have carried and pushed.
The strength and resiliency of their effort.

Muscles.

My heart is a muscular organ. It also has played an integral part in the leg adventures. So has my mind. #ecologicalsystem

Some days it seems like a silly consolidation prize to have gratitude. I long every single day for the freedom. Freedoms. To be pain free, nerve pain and heart-longing for the past pain.

Yet. Gratitude emerges. Look at these skinny ass legs. They have stood on top of mountains that only a few have. They have journeyed more miles in a week than the average human cares to in a lifetime.

My heart is strong and mind also, physiologically #thanksadventuretime
Some days they are not so much psychologically. That’s okay.

I am grateful for the places I have been, always. I am grateful now in smaller doses that I can even have gratitude, love, breath. #journey #thisishowitisnow #today #grief #gratitide

#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability

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Caption : Sometimes when I am just living…. gratitude and grief hit at the same time. Tonight, I looked down while hanging on the couch. I wandered into thought—- These legs, the places they have taken me. Miles and miles. Fast and slow. Topographical exposure. The weight they have carried and pushed. The strength and resiliency of their effort. Muscles. My heart is a muscular organ. It also has played an integral part in the leg adventures. So has my mind. #ecologicalsystem Some days it seems like a silly consolidation prize to have gratitude. I long every single day for the freedom. Freedoms. To be pain free, nerve pain and heart-longing for the past pain. Yet. Gratitude emerges. Look at these skinny ass legs. They have stood on top of mountains that only a few have. They have journeyed more miles in a week than the average human cares to in a lifetime. My heart is strong and mind also, physiologically #thanksadventuretime Some days they are not so much psychologically. That’s okay. I am grateful for the places I have been, always. I am grateful now in smaller doses that I can even have gratitude, love, breath. #journey #thisishowitisnow #today #grief #gratitide #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 1.5K Likes - Look mom. No legs. 🤣 #parentsdontapprove #funnynotfunny #spinalcordinjury #climbing @adidasterrex

Image description: time lapse of a short haired brunette woman wearing a tank top and paralyzed legs scooting on her butt towards a climbing wall and pulling up and around not far from the ground.
#rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability

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Caption : Look mom. No legs. 🤣 #parentsdontapprove #funnynotfunny #spinalcordinjury #climbing @adidasterrex Image description: time lapse of a short haired brunette woman wearing a tank top and paralyzed legs scooting on her butt towards a climbing wall and pulling up and around not far from the ground. #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 1.3K Likes - Relationships are hard, they say. Yeah. I know. I been in some hard ones. I am not afraid of difficult nor being vulnerable these days.

I have been working on my fear of conflict. Trusting myself to speak up, learning that the “keepers” in my life are those where conflict equals growth and trust. #teambuildingexercise

I am still working on expressing my needs and expectations, they are reasonable to have. I am quite reasonable 🙂, I am not a burden, annoying or nagging. That I am, in fact worthy and deserving.

The timeline and trajectory of my life choices, accidents, trauma, my pace of growth, relational learning and the willingness of an another to fully share in a collective experience just hasn’t aligned yet.…. #timingwillcome #fuckthat #whoiscomingwithme #us

Are we compassionate to our partners bids for connection? Are we just in the story in our own heads? Are we showing up with trust of our own intuition and a courage to be vulnerable? Who are we blaming or what are we avoiding?

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Ruby -aka rubix cube, Ruby Tuesday, Ruby Ruby!

Thanks Ruby for reminding me that consistency and fairness in expectations matter. How both non-verbal and verbal communication can make or break past/future behavior —-mistakes vs success.

My biggest struggles as of late are in handling mixed messages. I get anxious, which triggers trying different angles to prove that I am good enough. Ewe. There is nothing to prove! Silly that this puppy is making me realize my worth in human relationships, or confidence is asserting my worth.

That I am awesome!!! Ruby is sure of that! #metoosomedays #progress #jackhandydeepthoughts

#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability

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Caption : Relationships are hard, they say. Yeah. I know. I been in some hard ones. I am not afraid of difficult nor being vulnerable these days. I have been working on my fear of conflict. Trusting myself to speak up, learning that the “keepers” in my life are those where conflict equals growth and trust. #teambuildingexercise I am still working on expressing my needs and expectations, they are reasonable to have. I am quite reasonable 🙂, I am not a burden, annoying or nagging. That I am, in fact worthy and deserving. The timeline and trajectory of my life choices, accidents, trauma, my pace of growth, relational learning and the willingness of an another to fully share in a collective experience just hasn’t aligned yet.…. #timingwillcome #fuckthat #whoiscomingwithme #us Are we compassionate to our partners bids for connection? Are we just in the story in our own heads? Are we showing up with trust of our own intuition and a courage to be vulnerable? Who are we blaming or what are we avoiding? 🥳🤣🤗. Ruby -aka rubix cube, Ruby Tuesday, Ruby Ruby! Thanks Ruby for reminding me that consistency and fairness in expectations matter. How both non-verbal and verbal communication can make or break past/future behavior —-mistakes vs success. My biggest struggles as of late are in handling mixed messages. I get anxious, which triggers trying different angles to prove that I am good enough. Ewe. There is nothing to prove! Silly that this puppy is making me realize my worth in human relationships, or confidence is asserting my worth. That I am awesome!!! Ruby is sure of that! #metoosomedays #progress #jackhandydeepthoughts #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 1.2K Likes - Have you seen my pants?

Not my current mood but nonetheless—this is one I strive to be in most the time.

#fucknervepain #allisnotlost

No joke about the pants. I sometimes almost leave the house without pants 👖 or underwear 🩲 or shoes 👞 cause I am a space case Oh AND I CANT FEEL MY LOWER HALF!!

#spinalcordinjury #lemonadeoutoflemons🍋
#rulenumber1

@adidasterrex @reactiveadaptations

#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #adaptivemountainbike #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability

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Caption : Have you seen my pants? Not my current mood but nonetheless—this is one I strive to be in most the time. #fucknervepain #allisnotlost No joke about the pants. I sometimes almost leave the house without pants 👖 or underwear 🩲 or shoes 👞 cause I am a space case Oh AND I CANT FEEL MY LOWER HALF!! #spinalcordinjury #lemonadeoutoflemons🍋 #rulenumber1 @adidasterrex @reactiveadaptations #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #adaptivemountainbike #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 1.2K Likes - The good ‘ol days. They are now. The hands of time are heavy and unpredictable. This game of life keeps reminding me that we should communicate our love and appreciation for one another often. #betrue
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I personally struggle with balancing my sorrow, grief, pain and joys with the greater world. Just yesterday I was typing about missing running in the mountains and a phone call rang in that stopped me in my tracks. #perspective I shouldn’t dismiss what I am feeling and I shouldn’t wallow in it either. This injury has given me more space to share without shame or guilt as long as I know I am doing my best to learn, adapt and see peripherally.
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Caption : The good ‘ol days. They are now. The hands of time are heavy and unpredictable. This game of life keeps reminding me that we should communicate our love and appreciation for one another often. #betrue . . . I personally struggle with balancing my sorrow, grief, pain and joys with the greater world. Just yesterday I was typing about missing running in the mountains and a phone call rang in that stopped me in my tracks. #perspective I shouldn’t dismiss what I am feeling and I shouldn’t wallow in it either. This injury has given me more space to share without shame or guilt as long as I know I am doing my best to learn, adapt and see peripherally. . . . Hold on tight to those that listen, laugh and love. It can vanish in a second. #keepitweird #love #fullmoon . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 1.1K Likes - I have been desiring to golf a lot more recently but actually finding a place with the equipment is a barrier. Recently I reserved a tee time in Phoenix, AZ one month in advance at a golf club that had previously provided adaptive equipment. One month in advance because this one piece of equipment is shared, or no one knows what it is, or where it is etc. 😤

Two days before our tee time, my mom called to reconfirm. They said, nope, they didn’t have the equipment, talked to the wrong person, needed to call the local adaptive center to book it. We had done that also a month ago, and they told us they didn’t loan their equipment out. When we called back the two days before, they said they indeed loan their equipment out but needed advance notice.
Infuriating. 🤬

All that to say, my new friend Pam here in Denver has been working hard to provide equal opportunities @denverparksrec golf courses. She has relationships with @craighospital and folks with disabilities who use this equipment. She has sourced current equipment and is slated to receive 3-4 new adaptive golf carts this spring. I went golfing with her yesterday with less than a weeks notice. She and her staff helped fit the equipment, and even spent hours prior making sure it was adjusted, working, charged, and ready!
Incredible. 🤗

Legally, Title III of the ADA requires that business that serve the public can not discriminate against customers with disabilities, and must provide reasonable access… this not exhaustive list —
* Inns, hotels, and motels
* Restaurants and bars
* Bakeries and grocery stores
* Hardware stores or any sales/retail outlet
* Banks
* Laundromats/dry cleaners
* Accountants/lawyers’ offices
* Health care providers’ offices
* Public transportation
* Recreation venues ⛳️🪂🏸
* Schools
* Social service centers
* Gyms🏋🏽‍♀️🤸🏿‍♀️🧘🏼🏊‍♂️🧗🏽‍♀️

Golf courses need to provide adaptive equipment. Pools need ramps or lifts. Rental car companies need hand controls etc.

My experience no matter how many phone calls, emails and advance notice I give is — communication, information and legal compliance is unclear, inconsistent and disregarded. #worksmarternotharder #somanystoriestotell

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Caption : I have been desiring to golf a lot more recently but actually finding a place with the equipment is a barrier. Recently I reserved a tee time in Phoenix, AZ one month in advance at a golf club that had previously provided adaptive equipment. One month in advance because this one piece of equipment is shared, or no one knows what it is, or where it is etc. 😤 Two days before our tee time, my mom called to reconfirm. They said, nope, they didn’t have the equipment, talked to the wrong person, needed to call the local adaptive center to book it. We had done that also a month ago, and they told us they didn’t loan their equipment out. When we called back the two days before, they said they indeed loan their equipment out but needed advance notice. Infuriating. 🤬 All that to say, my new friend Pam here in Denver has been working hard to provide equal opportunities @denverparksrec golf courses. She has relationships with @craighospital and folks with disabilities who use this equipment. She has sourced current equipment and is slated to receive 3-4 new adaptive golf carts this spring. I went golfing with her yesterday with less than a weeks notice. She and her staff helped fit the equipment, and even spent hours prior making sure it was adjusted, working, charged, and ready! Incredible. 🤗 Legally, Title III of the ADA requires that business that serve the public can not discriminate against customers with disabilities, and must provide reasonable access… this not exhaustive list — * Inns, hotels, and motels * Restaurants and bars * Bakeries and grocery stores * Hardware stores or any sales/retail outlet * Banks * Laundromats/dry cleaners * Accountants/lawyers’ offices * Health care providers’ offices * Public transportation * Recreation venues ⛳️🪂🏸 * Schools * Social service centers * Gyms🏋🏽‍♀️🤸🏿‍♀️🧘🏼🏊‍♂️🧗🏽‍♀️ Golf courses need to provide adaptive equipment. Pools need ramps or lifts. Rental car companies need hand controls etc. My experience no matter how many phone calls, emails and advance notice I give is — communication, information and legal compliance is unclear, inconsistent and disregarded. #worksmarternotharder #somanystoriestotell
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Quinn Brett - 1.1K Likes - Boundaries.
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Spinal cord injury and pandemic have partnered with exponential veracity, further exposing personal needs with strong emotional backing.
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Do we share our physical accomplishments because culturally they feed our ego, impress others, are an easy “I am vulnerable-sharing” grasp?” #feignrelatable. Yes.
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Does my spinal cord injury #disability mean inherent social distancing because others are uncertain, uneducated or immature in how to “deal/manage” a wheelchair “bound” person and therefore non-communicative and distant? —FYI correct nomenclature is person first #notconfined #notbound
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Is the pandemic exhausting us?
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To me, and many, the two experiences share akin feeling of loss, hardship, grief, frustration, misunderstanding, miseducation, uncertainty and much more ….
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Is social media mimicking a dopamine release of personal connection in crucial time of need and simultaneously spiraling us into bad-ill-connection? Yes.
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When we share our emotional work, why does it feel judged, tiring to others, misplaced (like blank “I am sorrys or god bless”) or reaching?
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Do you have an appropriate outlet beyond a screen? More important, how can we shift a trend away from the scrolling screens to

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Caption : Boundaries. . . Setting them emotionally. Pushing them physically. Challenging them mentally. . . . Spinal cord injury and pandemic have partnered with exponential veracity, further exposing personal needs with strong emotional backing. . . . Do we share our physical accomplishments because culturally they feed our ego, impress others, are an easy “I am vulnerable-sharing” grasp?” #feignrelatable. Yes. . . . Does my spinal cord injury #disability mean inherent social distancing because others are uncertain, uneducated or immature in how to “deal/manage” a wheelchair “bound” person and therefore non-communicative and distant? —FYI correct nomenclature is person first #notconfined #notbound Yes. . . . Is the pandemic exhausting us? Yes. Is it socially distancing us physically? Yes. And emotionally? Yea. . . . To me, and many, the two experiences share akin feeling of loss, hardship, grief, frustration, misunderstanding, miseducation, uncertainty and much more …. . . . Is social media mimicking a dopamine release of personal connection in crucial time of need and simultaneously spiraling us into bad-ill-connection? Yes. . . . When we share our emotional work, why does it feel judged, tiring to others, misplaced (like blank “I am sorrys or god bless”) or reaching? . . . Do you have an appropriate outlet beyond a screen? More important, how can we shift a trend away from the scrolling screens to #humanconnection #touch #eyes #faces #writingletters #pickupthephone . #growth #thegiftthatkeepsongiving . . . . . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #wilderness
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Quinn Brett - 1.1K Likes - How it all started 👉🏼how it’s going.
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I adore this lady. Our adventures were and continue to be amazing. From our first ever climb together on #elcapitan a partnership beyond imagination was created. The support, love and caring that @ljsauter generously dotes out even in the hardest of times is a gift of all gifts. The journey of climbing and running up and across 🏔 mountains and 🌵 deserts —-pales in comparison to the emotional scape—our heads and our hearts, the laughs and the tears.
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#friendship #gratitude

1- on top of El Cap after our first time roping up together, 8 hours or so of climbing on the Nose. 2014
2- seriously sussing our strategies on Touchstone Wall. 2016
3- in the throes of gear checking during our successful 4 walls-in-a-day in #zionnationalpark
4- climbing under the great roof #yosemitenationalpark
5- Libby chasing or pushing me, prepping for long ass running adventures.
6- Libby birthday climb with @josie_mckee_ just a few days before my big digger. 2017.
7- first time outside after the fall. 2017.
8- freshly fancy, @americanalpine dinner. 2018.
9- return to Zion different adventures, same love. 2019.
10- different helmets, stronger friendship. 2021.
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Caption : How it all started 👉🏼how it’s going. . . . I adore this lady. Our adventures were and continue to be amazing. From our first ever climb together on #elcapitan a partnership beyond imagination was created. The support, love and caring that @ljsauter generously dotes out even in the hardest of times is a gift of all gifts. The journey of climbing and running up and across 🏔 mountains and 🌵 deserts —-pales in comparison to the emotional scape—our heads and our hearts, the laughs and the tears. . . . #friendship #gratitude 1- on top of El Cap after our first time roping up together, 8 hours or so of climbing on the Nose. 2014 2- seriously sussing our strategies on Touchstone Wall. 2016 3- in the throes of gear checking during our successful 4 walls-in-a-day in #zionnationalpark 4- climbing under the great roof #yosemitenationalpark 5- Libby chasing or pushing me, prepping for long ass running adventures. 6- Libby birthday climb with @josie_mckee_ just a few days before my big digger. 2017. 7- first time outside after the fall. 2017. 8- freshly fancy, @americanalpine dinner. 2018. 9- return to Zion different adventures, same love. 2019. 10- different helmets, stronger friendship. 2021. . . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 1.1K Likes - Oh shit!!!!! Forgot to squeeze the last #sciawarenessmonth post before October.
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Where did we leave off with 💩?!
Fingering out the specifics…..literally.
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As mentioned in last post, there are 4 methods to assist our stubborn lack of signaling from the brain to our balloon knot gate keeper; manual removal (bearing down-pushing etc), digital stimulation (sticking a finger thru the stinky freckle to stimulate pooping and/or finger it out) , suppository (push magic bullet thru rusty Cheerio. Wait 20 minutes or more for bowel & intestines to react and hopefully poop), and/or mini-enema (faster working version of a suppository, insurance rarely covers).
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Some of us sit in the porcelain office for 10 minutes, others for 2 hours or more. Some of us with less finger dexterity—or none use special tools or personal care attendants. This process, to me, was humiliating at first. It still can be even now on camping trips or sharing a hotel room. Sitting on the toilet for extended times, sticking a finger in my ass, #rubbergloves the uncertainty if poop is not interested in the swimming pool below. If not, would I then have an accident later in the day! #rememeberihavenosenseofsmell #spinalcorsinjurymeanslossofsensationtoo
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The most important part of not feeling our bowels, the crossed-up or dead wire aka Spinal Cord and last nights 🥃 doing its work is creating a poop routine. Like every morning or every night. Some do their poop routine every other day due to the time consuming nature of the routine.
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Now you know! Spinal Cord Injury is the gift that keeps on giving! 🤩😤🤡. Cheers!!!
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#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability

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Caption : Oh shit!!!!! Forgot to squeeze the last #sciawarenessmonth post before October. . . . Where did we leave off with 💩?! Fingering out the specifics…..literally. . . . As mentioned in last post, there are 4 methods to assist our stubborn lack of signaling from the brain to our balloon knot gate keeper; manual removal (bearing down-pushing etc), digital stimulation (sticking a finger thru the stinky freckle to stimulate pooping and/or finger it out) , suppository (push magic bullet thru rusty Cheerio. Wait 20 minutes or more for bowel & intestines to react and hopefully poop), and/or mini-enema (faster working version of a suppository, insurance rarely covers). . . . Some of us sit in the porcelain office for 10 minutes, others for 2 hours or more. Some of us with less finger dexterity—or none use special tools or personal care attendants. This process, to me, was humiliating at first. It still can be even now on camping trips or sharing a hotel room. Sitting on the toilet for extended times, sticking a finger in my ass, #rubbergloves the uncertainty if poop is not interested in the swimming pool below. If not, would I then have an accident later in the day! #rememeberihavenosenseofsmell #spinalcorsinjurymeanslossofsensationtoo . . . The most important part of not feeling our bowels, the crossed-up or dead wire aka Spinal Cord and last nights 🥃 doing its work is creating a poop routine. Like every morning or every night. Some do their poop routine every other day due to the time consuming nature of the routine. . . . Now you know! Spinal Cord Injury is the gift that keeps on giving! 🤩😤🤡. Cheers!!! . . {image description: a brown haired Caucasia woman sits in her wheelchair. She looks excited, holding up a clear bag filled with urine in one hand, and in the other a clear Playtypus bag of white wine. 🤷🏼‍♀️#annashut . . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
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Caption : Thank you to everyone who shared Henna Taylors film “An Accidental Life” and 👋 to those of you who are just joining me here. . . . Its intimidating for this intimate portrait of my life, post spinal cord injury, to see the light of day. This journey of the two years after my injury, exposes the tuneless and shallow breaths of suffocating through traumatic change. . . . The film is intended to be a well-needed sigh for all of us. Inspiration, you say. I say a full breath reminding us of mindful human intentions and heart filled capacity. I am not unique. I am just another human. I hope this deep view into my shattered spine, yet complete human spirit, inspires us all to the miracles we have yet to create, moreso furthering spinal cord research and shedding some light on this club with an open enrollment. . Link to watch film, available 2/22 until 2/26, on my profile. Please appreciate and activate. #impossibleisnothing #spinalcordresearch #anaccidentallife #protectpubliclands
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Quinn Brett - 1.1K Likes - Been working two jobs I love (@u2fp and @dovetail_trails_consulting). I am exceptionally passionate about my work and fortunate to have cultivated these opportunities after my injury.

Back in the early #spinalcordinjury days, I felt useless, unsure, depressed and pure hopelessness that anything good could come from loosing my identity, community shift, loss of the use of my legs, not feeling when I have to pee or poop and constant nerve pain.

#shouldimentionorgasm #micdrop #notimetoshave #priorities

I am grateful for re-finding purpose. I am grateful for my community. I am grateful for you all following along and learning, asking questions, and contributing to my work via volunteer hours, reading and further educating yourselves on SCI and adaptive recreation and straight up donations to these exceptional organizations/causes. #love #gratitude #community #education #thankyou

#climbing #rockclimbing #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability

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Caption : Been working two jobs I love (@u2fp and @dovetail_trails_consulting). I am exceptionally passionate about my work and fortunate to have cultivated these opportunities after my injury. Back in the early #spinalcordinjury days, I felt useless, unsure, depressed and pure hopelessness that anything good could come from loosing my identity, community shift, loss of the use of my legs, not feeling when I have to pee or poop and constant nerve pain. #shouldimentionorgasm #micdrop #notimetoshave #priorities I am grateful for re-finding purpose. I am grateful for my community. I am grateful for you all following along and learning, asking questions, and contributing to my work via volunteer hours, reading and further educating yourselves on SCI and adaptive recreation and straight up donations to these exceptional organizations/causes. #love #gratitude #community #education #thankyou #climbing #rockclimbing #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 1.1K Likes - #sundayservice

When you don’t see the direct impact you have on others, it seems we are less likely to give a shit? Bummer but true.

Since my injury I have been advocating for two things, spinal cord injury research #functionalrecovery and basic day-to-day accessibility awareness.

While the latter is easier to understand WHY it matters in this video of me transferring out of a small sedan as a passenger into my manual wheelchair. I wheel backwards, closing the car door and bump into another vehicle immediately behind me illegally parked in the striped access aisle.

The former advocacy role, #spinalcordinjuryresearch might be harder to mentally give two shits about. Funny. I would love to be able to shit without sticking a finger in my ass every day. 💩

THAT is the functional recovery research I am advocating for. For my friends who use a power chair, that absolutely need every inch of that access aisle to get in and out of their vans, to gain more use of one or two more arm/hand muscles, which opens the possibility for them to use a manual wheelchair—- to feel my bladder, to not have nerve pain—- ALL opening easier access to day-to-day life activity.

A lot of little movements, sensations and access can make a big difference in the #qualityoflife

To learn more on why the research matters or to join us to be a part of the process, check out @u2fp. ❤️

#spinalcordinjury #disabilityawareness #climbing #biking #skiing

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Caption : #sundayservice When you don’t see the direct impact you have on others, it seems we are less likely to give a shit? Bummer but true. Since my injury I have been advocating for two things, spinal cord injury research #functionalrecovery and basic day-to-day accessibility awareness. While the latter is easier to understand WHY it matters in this video of me transferring out of a small sedan as a passenger into my manual wheelchair. I wheel backwards, closing the car door and bump into another vehicle immediately behind me illegally parked in the striped access aisle. The former advocacy role, #spinalcordinjuryresearch might be harder to mentally give two shits about. Funny. I would love to be able to shit without sticking a finger in my ass every day. 💩 THAT is the functional recovery research I am advocating for. For my friends who use a power chair, that absolutely need every inch of that access aisle to get in and out of their vans, to gain more use of one or two more arm/hand muscles, which opens the possibility for them to use a manual wheelchair—- to feel my bladder, to not have nerve pain—- ALL opening easier access to day-to-day life activity. A lot of little movements, sensations and access can make a big difference in the #qualityoflife To learn more on why the research matters or to join us to be a part of the process, check out @u2fp. ❤️ #spinalcordinjury #disabilityawareness #climbing #biking #skiing
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Quinn Brett - 1.1K Likes - Although the core of the apple exists, you cannot see it from the outside. The only way to prove the cores existence is to cut the apple open. --Yukio Mishima
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Caption : Although the core of the apple exists, you cannot see it from the outside. The only way to prove the cores existence is to cut the apple open. –Yukio Mishima . . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 1.1K Likes - Stevie Wonder would approve both my adaptive foot pedal skills and my stage presence. Seriously tho. My wheels are like a new dress the way friends who see me often take a second glance and comment. Thanks @spinergywheels.

I was a little like, “gold rims are gonna be too much” but looooooook at em!!!!!!! 🤩🤩

Playing the piano, prior to injury, I always relied heavily on the foot pedal. Now clearly with #legsthatdontwork I am happy to bring out the inner body sway that was probably there all along. #disabilityrepresentation

If your keen—- check out #spinergydesignlab and create your own! Use discount code: QUINN10.

Video description: brunette woman in a manual wheelchair playing the piano. She places the piano foot pedal behind her back, using her back and wheelchair back rest to depress the pedal.

#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #paralyzed #science #music #piano #adapt

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Caption : Stevie Wonder would approve both my adaptive foot pedal skills and my stage presence. Seriously tho. My wheels are like a new dress the way friends who see me often take a second glance and comment. Thanks @spinergywheels. I was a little like, “gold rims are gonna be too much” but looooooook at em!!!!!!! 🤩🤩 Playing the piano, prior to injury, I always relied heavily on the foot pedal. Now clearly with #legsthatdontwork I am happy to bring out the inner body sway that was probably there all along. #disabilityrepresentation If your keen—- check out #spinergydesignlab and create your own! Use discount code: QUINN10. Video description: brunette woman in a manual wheelchair playing the piano. She places the piano foot pedal behind her back, using her back and wheelchair back rest to depress the pedal. #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #paralyzed #science #music #piano #adapt
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Quinn Brett - 1K Likes - social identity theory.
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Do you get a general source of pride, self-esteem and personal gratitude from socializing with a particular community.
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We all do. I did. I still do. I was embedded into a community of athletes. Climbers, runners, boaters, triathletes and mountain bikers. We all moved. Our physical beings, prowess and acquaintances were because of these external activities, and identifying with one another’s achievements.
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Well. Here I am, in the center of the arena. Eyeballs and judgements spewing from the stands, the fans and the strangers. I didn’t know this damn turn of events in my life would require so much courage.
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When the hair in your nostrils is tickled constantly by lapping water and your ego won’t allow the mouth to open— because feelings of burden, shame, guilt, will come spilling in — I went from top of my game to suicidal in a matter of months. I longed for connection, acceptance, normalcy—— anything easy! The life most of us take for granted.
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This is the trailer for the film “Accidental Life” It’s hard to watch, it was me in a dark time, it still is me —albeit further away. The movie is slowly making its way out in the world #bigskyfilmfestival
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In the meantime, I intend to reignite teaching about spinal cord injury and encouraging all of you to reach out on a personal level to someone with a disability, invite them into your community, a dinner, a laugh.
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If I am to have a more global view on my "community", it is that I jive/bonded doing shit that others thought to be impossible— with some successes. So 😁 fuck ya’ll thinking this wheelchair is the best its gonna be. The bigger ambition is to continue funding and fueling spinal cord research. Please. #nothingisimpossible @u2fp @adidasterrex
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Caption : social identity theory. . . . Do you get a general source of pride, self-esteem and personal gratitude from socializing with a particular community. . . . We all do. I did. I still do. I was embedded into a community of athletes. Climbers, runners, boaters, triathletes and mountain bikers. We all moved. Our physical beings, prowess and acquaintances were because of these external activities, and identifying with one another’s achievements. . . . Well. Here I am, in the center of the arena. Eyeballs and judgements spewing from the stands, the fans and the strangers. I didn’t know this damn turn of events in my life would require so much courage. . . . When the hair in your nostrils is tickled constantly by lapping water and your ego won’t allow the mouth to open— because feelings of burden, shame, guilt, will come spilling in — I went from top of my game to suicidal in a matter of months. I longed for connection, acceptance, normalcy—— anything easy! The life most of us take for granted. . . . A life most of us do take for granted. . . . This is the trailer for the film “Accidental Life” It’s hard to watch, it was me in a dark time, it still is me —albeit further away. The movie is slowly making its way out in the world #bigskyfilmfestival . . In the meantime, I intend to reignite teaching about spinal cord injury and encouraging all of you to reach out on a personal level to someone with a disability, invite them into your community, a dinner, a laugh. . . . If I am to have a more global view on my “community”, it is that I jive/bonded doing shit that others thought to be impossible— with some successes. So 😁 fuck ya’ll thinking this wheelchair is the best its gonna be. The bigger ambition is to continue funding and fueling spinal cord research. Please. #nothingisimpossible @u2fp @adidasterrex . . . @quinnbrettmovie (Henna Taylor films), @cutanchorfilms @jlbailey77 @elscorcho2 @sarahleesteele
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Quinn Brett - 1K Likes - That stoic look when you wonder if you just pooped yourself? 😏

Ah. #spinalcordinjury — Reminder this injury requires all sorts of fun, extra-curricular time, mind and life management.

I was recently asked, while sorting a new job prospect that it “seems contradictory that I can travel but am requesting to work remotely.” (To rarely be at an office.)

For me, working in an office is a 4hr drive with continuous sitting through the day with reduced body -life- maintenance. At home I can stand in my standing desk, lay on my belly, have time for a swim or bike ride and easily manage the unexpected flames SCI body throws at me. Sure equivalently we all deal. An SCI = slower time-wise, not efficient but also more consequential—- life threatening NO JOKE

I reduce anxiety when traveling on a plane, by donning @pullups. 💃🏼. I also have a hard time managing my luggage. Usually a size-able duffel on my lap filled with clothing, bathroom supplies. #peesticks (8-10 per day) #toiletcushion #babywipes #whateverelse Hanging off the back of me is another reusable grocery bag with my purse, easy access pee sticks for the day, extra random snacks, computers etc. Checking luggage is 😳if the pee sticks don’t arrive, I don’t pee!!! And breaking and regulations of mobility devices, #wheelchairs or #handcycles is very real.

Driving is just easier. I can bring my hand cycle without #airlinewoes I can pack all the bathroom supplies, be contained #peeonmyownaccord #manage AND I can then post up for longer in these beautiful places, visit friends and sites in the evening. Overall, taking care of the disabled mind and body #pressuresores #anxiety ——while taking care of the baseline Quinn mind and body, I work more productively.
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#reasonableaccommodation
#disabilityawareness

#climbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #sports #wilderness

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Caption : That stoic look when you wonder if you just pooped yourself? 😏 Ah. #spinalcordinjury — Reminder this injury requires all sorts of fun, extra-curricular time, mind and life management. I was recently asked, while sorting a new job prospect that it “seems contradictory that I can travel but am requesting to work remotely.” (To rarely be at an office.) For me, working in an office is a 4hr drive with continuous sitting through the day with reduced body -life- maintenance. At home I can stand in my standing desk, lay on my belly, have time for a swim or bike ride and easily manage the unexpected flames SCI body throws at me. Sure equivalently we all deal. An SCI = slower time-wise, not efficient but also more consequential—- life threatening NO JOKE I reduce anxiety when traveling on a plane, by donning @pullups. 💃🏼. I also have a hard time managing my luggage. Usually a size-able duffel on my lap filled with clothing, bathroom supplies. #peesticks (8-10 per day) #toiletcushion #babywipes #whateverelse Hanging off the back of me is another reusable grocery bag with my purse, easy access pee sticks for the day, extra random snacks, computers etc. Checking luggage is 😳if the pee sticks don’t arrive, I don’t pee!!! And breaking and regulations of mobility devices, #wheelchairs or #handcycles is very real. Driving is just easier. I can bring my hand cycle without #airlinewoes I can pack all the bathroom supplies, be contained #peeonmyownaccord #manage AND I can then post up for longer in these beautiful places, visit friends and sites in the evening. Overall, taking care of the disabled mind and body #pressuresores #anxiety ——while taking care of the baseline Quinn mind and body, I work more productively. 📷 @alltoothbob #reasonableaccommodation #disabilityawareness #climbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #sports #wilderness
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Quinn Brett - 1K Likes - A reasonable modification is a structural change made to interiors and exteriors of dwellings and to common and public use areas. When you see a person with a disability at a restaurant, likely we researched the F&€$ beyond our dietary needs. Can I physically navigate the space, hear, see —as an individual in the experience?

As a wheelchair user at a concert navigating crowds of people spilling beer in my lap as they turn around to my unexpected shortness, or me sitting on the grass jiving to tunes while staring at asses—-yes, I agree I am an inspiration. #alsonotenjoyingmyself
When I can navigate, participate, dare I say, help or have a good time that’s when I become a super inspiration!!!

A reasonable accommodation, on the other hand, is a change, exception, or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice, or service. Allowing a service animal fits into this portion, at the restaurant where dogs are not allowed.

Legally, both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA 1990) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. “Requires equal opportunities in city and local governments for people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, state and local government services, and telecommunications.”

Architectural Barriers Act (ABA 1968) “requires access to facilities that are designed, built, or altered with federal funds or leased by federal agencies.” It is one of the first laws to address access to the built environment.

Our federal lands realized they need to do better than just physical access, so in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 expands …
“No qualified individual with a disability shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity.”

We should be super inspirational everywhere because it’s legally mandated! #andwearegoodcompany

#grandfatherclause is a thing #uphillbattle #howdoweeatanelephant #letsgetstarted #inclusion #access #disabilityawareness #disabilitypridemonth

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Caption : A reasonable modification is a structural change made to interiors and exteriors of dwellings and to common and public use areas. When you see a person with a disability at a restaurant, likely we researched the F&€$ beyond our dietary needs. Can I physically navigate the space, hear, see —as an individual in the experience? As a wheelchair user at a concert navigating crowds of people spilling beer in my lap as they turn around to my unexpected shortness, or me sitting on the grass jiving to tunes while staring at asses—-yes, I agree I am an inspiration. #alsonotenjoyingmyself When I can navigate, participate, dare I say, help or have a good time that’s when I become a super inspiration!!! A reasonable accommodation, on the other hand, is a change, exception, or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice, or service. Allowing a service animal fits into this portion, at the restaurant where dogs are not allowed. Legally, both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA 1990) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. “Requires equal opportunities in city and local governments for people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, state and local government services, and telecommunications.” Architectural Barriers Act (ABA 1968) “requires access to facilities that are designed, built, or altered with federal funds or leased by federal agencies.” It is one of the first laws to address access to the built environment. Our federal lands realized they need to do better than just physical access, so in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 expands … “No qualified individual with a disability shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity.” We should be super inspirational everywhere because it’s legally mandated! #andwearegoodcompany #grandfatherclause is a thing #uphillbattle #howdoweeatanelephant #letsgetstarted #inclusion #access #disabilityawareness #disabilitypridemonth
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Quinn Brett - 0.9K Likes - Science day! 🦢 & 🐝 😀
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Sex. Yes disabled people have it. Yes, disabled people enjoy it, desire it, are good at it, enjoyable to do it with. Most I would suggest are even kings and queens at it —- a byproduct to be open with communication, desires, adaptations and needs. #intimacy
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It might feel different to us or require a few more props—- but honestly everyone has their hang-ups and their fetishes behind closed doors. Is being disabled really that different? #judgement
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Babies. Yes those can still happen to. Via all the fancy and helpful ways that every other human deals with. From infertility, to dryness, needing help with erections, c-sections, natural birthing and surrogacy …the list goes on.
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Caption : Science day! 🦢 & 🐝 😀 . . Sex. Yes disabled people have it. Yes, disabled people enjoy it, desire it, are good at it, enjoyable to do it with. Most I would suggest are even kings and queens at it —- a byproduct to be open with communication, desires, adaptations and needs. #intimacy . . . It might feel different to us or require a few more props—- but honestly everyone has their hang-ups and their fetishes behind closed doors. Is being disabled really that different? #judgement . . . Babies. Yes those can still happen to. Via all the fancy and helpful ways that every other human deals with. From infertility, to dryness, needing help with erections, c-sections, natural birthing and surrogacy …the list goes on. . . . Disability can deepen the challenge at times but again, parenting is freaking tough for everyone. #normalize . . . The more you know, the more we all know! Questions? Ask away. #dontberude . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #wilderness #babies #pregnancy #disability #education
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Quinn Brett - 0.9K Likes - A paralyzed girl walks into a bar……
#riddlemethis

And after parking her wheelchair in a booth in the middle of a series of booths, transfers to sit her bum into the cushy bench seat. Empty wheelchair in still navigable aisle. There are 8-10 patrons sitting at the bar proper. The 6-8 booths are now all full and the 4 high top bar tables in between the bar and booths all unoccupied with 3 bar stools per table strewn around the tables disorganized. A waitress approached, “this can’t stay here (pointing to my legs aka wheelchair), it’s a fire hazard”.

“Huh” I said taken off guard. “Then this establishment should be more accessible”. I mumbled. She retorted, clearly in a heightened state. #notlistening

I reflect now and could have communicated more clearly, not matching her defensiveness.

Today, The sassy part of me arrived and wishing to say…. “Okay, so your going to remove the paralyzed girls ‘legs’ to a back nook of the bar. And when the ‘raging 🔥 fire’ hits, as everyone rushes out of the building the two options for me are 1.) sit and pray? 🤭
2.) my date fights his way upstream to find my chair— ??— then flows seamlessly back to me and we both escape unscathed. 🧚‍♀️

Neither option makes reasonable sense.

This is my first encounter with this type of miseducation and “rule” following in a pub. Of course I have experienced this shit on airlines and on trail. It’s maddening because it happens to my community over and over again. This is small potatoes but an example of the day-to-day constant 💩

We left the bar. It was easier. But I am tired of leaving the bar, shrugging as the TSA agent takes 40 minutes to get to me and pat me down —-#areyougoingtoinsertthatcatheter. ??

More so it’s demoralizing to feel like I am in the wrong for requesting simple dignity, respect and credibility.

The joke #thework is unfortunately left to the minority to motivate to speak up, to fight. A helpful solution would Be if the majority could do better to educate ourselves and try harder to close the gap between responsibility and complacency.

#tired #respect #IllBeYourFireHazard

Image- brunette woman looks enthused, eyes open and mouth open as she sits.

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Caption : A paralyzed girl walks into a bar…… #riddlemethis And after parking her wheelchair in a booth in the middle of a series of booths, transfers to sit her bum into the cushy bench seat. Empty wheelchair in still navigable aisle. There are 8-10 patrons sitting at the bar proper. The 6-8 booths are now all full and the 4 high top bar tables in between the bar and booths all unoccupied with 3 bar stools per table strewn around the tables disorganized. A waitress approached, “this can’t stay here (pointing to my legs aka wheelchair), it’s a fire hazard”. “Huh” I said taken off guard. “Then this establishment should be more accessible”. I mumbled. She retorted, clearly in a heightened state. #notlistening I reflect now and could have communicated more clearly, not matching her defensiveness. Today, The sassy part of me arrived and wishing to say…. “Okay, so your going to remove the paralyzed girls ‘legs’ to a back nook of the bar. And when the ‘raging 🔥 fire’ hits, as everyone rushes out of the building the two options for me are 1.) sit and pray? 🤭 2.) my date fights his way upstream to find my chair— ??— then flows seamlessly back to me and we both escape unscathed. 🧚‍♀️ Neither option makes reasonable sense. This is my first encounter with this type of miseducation and “rule” following in a pub. Of course I have experienced this shit on airlines and on trail. It’s maddening because it happens to my community over and over again. This is small potatoes but an example of the day-to-day constant 💩 We left the bar. It was easier. But I am tired of leaving the bar, shrugging as the TSA agent takes 40 minutes to get to me and pat me down —-#areyougoingtoinsertthatcatheter. ?? More so it’s demoralizing to feel like I am in the wrong for requesting simple dignity, respect and credibility. The joke #thework is unfortunately left to the minority to motivate to speak up, to fight. A helpful solution would Be if the majority could do better to educate ourselves and try harder to close the gap between responsibility and complacency. #tired #respect #IllBeYourFireHazard Image- brunette woman looks enthused, eyes open and mouth open as she sits.
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Quinn Brett - 0.9K Likes - Simplicity. Being disabled is anything but simple. The Tour Divide hand-cycle and truly most my adventures prior to my injury, to some could be perceived as “wild” endeavors. To me they are a scrutinized spreadsheet or list that makes the adventure seem contained and manageable. Reasonable mitigation for the inevitable stress that would flood in when the actual shit hit the fan. #somuchfuckingplanning
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Such is disabled life. Everyday. Every minute for some (sometimes me with nerve pain) is learning to reasonably mitigate the stress of pain, cultural stigma, shame and value. Oh and all the extra planning and effort because shit is not #accessible. 🤯
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The same thing that brought me into the #spinalcordinjury club is the same thing that clears my head and gives me peace. #timeinthewoods #withlikemindedpeople
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While in the woods with good company churning my arms over and over across beautiful country—- Today my thoughts drifted to the simple pleasures —things I loved like Broccoli and mangos. Oh and the what shall next adventure be?? 🤗 @hi5sfoundation #tourdivide @adidasterrex #impossibleisnothing
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#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability

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Caption : Simplicity. Being disabled is anything but simple. The Tour Divide hand-cycle and truly most my adventures prior to my injury, to some could be perceived as “wild” endeavors. To me they are a scrutinized spreadsheet or list that makes the adventure seem contained and manageable. Reasonable mitigation for the inevitable stress that would flood in when the actual shit hit the fan. #somuchfuckingplanning . . . Such is disabled life. Everyday. Every minute for some (sometimes me with nerve pain) is learning to reasonably mitigate the stress of pain, cultural stigma, shame and value. Oh and all the extra planning and effort because shit is not #accessible. 🤯 . . . The same thing that brought me into the #spinalcordinjury club is the same thing that clears my head and gives me peace. #timeinthewoods #withlikemindedpeople . . . While in the woods with good company churning my arms over and over across beautiful country—- Today my thoughts drifted to the simple pleasures —things I loved like Broccoli and mangos. Oh and the what shall next adventure be?? 🤗 @hi5sfoundation #tourdivide @adidasterrex #impossibleisnothing . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 0.9K Likes - When you plop a girl back into Minnesota 😍 good old lake crossing for the soul!

#myjam #homesweethome #watersports #paralyzed #spinalcordinjury @adidasterrex

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Caption : When you plop a girl back into Minnesota 😍 good old lake crossing for the soul! #myjam #homesweethome #watersports #paralyzed #spinalcordinjury @adidasterrex
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Quinn Brett - 892 Likes - Never before in history have people with disabilities had access to the outdoors like we do today. It’s so new that we are often the first to ever explore our public lands with significant mobility disabilities. That in itself is worth a heavy dose of gratitude for all the people that came before us to create better technology, fought for our civil rights, and challenged society with the notion that we belong here as well.

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Caption : Never before in history have people with disabilities had access to the outdoors like we do today. It’s so new that we are often the first to ever explore our public lands with significant mobility disabilities. That in itself is worth a heavy dose of gratitude for all the people that came before us to create better technology, fought for our civil rights, and challenged society with the notion that we belong here as well.
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Quinn Brett - 888 Likes - #pairofplegics at it again 😝The last few science posts in my feed —- last one in particular —me drinking a beer, explain the injury to the spine and the nerves that it affects. Here is a real time video of the muscles @js_rolling has available to him vs the muscles I have available to me.

This is to illustrate 2 things.
1- a gunshot wound vs my 120 fall off a mountain vs another’s slip in the shower will present differently. Even though we all damaged the same vertebrae, the spinal cord bruises and damages in millimeter nuances.
2– why research/science matters. If we can alter-fix- cure nerves to access a millimeter more—- it provides functional recovery and ability— independence and belonging. It is the difference an innumerable amount of tasks we take for granted or do without thought—- fingers being able to grasp a spoon or flushing a toilet. Legs being able squeeze/adduct/hold a soda with control while we wheel—-
Being a river dance phenom 😇😉

Also, remember —- just like we all have different emotional needs or perspectives on life—- Not everyone with a disability or using a wheelchair suffers the same ailment or has the same experience or needs. Be curious. Be compassionate. Disability or not. We do not all think and act the same.

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#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability #riverdance

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Caption : #pairofplegics at it again 😝The last few science posts in my feed —- last one in particular —me drinking a beer, explain the injury to the spine and the nerves that it affects. Here is a real time video of the muscles @js_rolling has available to him vs the muscles I have available to me. This is to illustrate 2 things. 1- a gunshot wound vs my 120 fall off a mountain vs another’s slip in the shower will present differently. Even though we all damaged the same vertebrae, the spinal cord bruises and damages in millimeter nuances. 2– why research/science matters. If we can alter-fix- cure nerves to access a millimeter more—- it provides functional recovery and ability— independence and belonging. It is the difference an innumerable amount of tasks we take for granted or do without thought—- fingers being able to grasp a spoon or flushing a toilet. Legs being able squeeze/adduct/hold a soda with control while we wheel—- Being a river dance phenom 😇😉 Also, remember —- just like we all have different emotional needs or perspectives on life—- Not everyone with a disability or using a wheelchair suffers the same ailment or has the same experience or needs. Be curious. Be compassionate. Disability or not. We do not all think and act the same. . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability #riverdance
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Quinn Brett - 867 Likes - Happy holidays to you all!!! ❤️ I finally got myself a gift that was much needed! New wheels!!!!!!!!!! 🦽 So stoked to get a new set of @spinergywheels —- and the best part is the ability to customize colors! I shifted from black rims to gold, yellow spokes to white and black hubs to silver. #bling

If you are in need of new set—- you can use discount code: QUINN10 for 10% off Spinergy Wheels. 😊
#spinergyNation

#wheelchairlife
#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability

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Caption : Happy holidays to you all!!! ❤️ I finally got myself a gift that was much needed! New wheels!!!!!!!!!! 🦽 So stoked to get a new set of @spinergywheels —- and the best part is the ability to customize colors! I shifted from black rims to gold, yellow spokes to white and black hubs to silver. #bling If you are in need of new set—- you can use discount code: QUINN10 for 10% off Spinergy Wheels. 😊 #spinergyNation #wheelchairlife #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 859 Likes - The circular conundrum of accessibility. When places are not accessible, you don’t see people with disabilities using them. You don’t see us represented, so you presume that those spaces are naturally not desired or used by people with disabilities. Therefore no need to fix them or make them usable, right?
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When you actually hang out with a person with a disability —- you gain first hand experience and visual representation of the constant uphill battle for access and community. It’s wild how many of the laws-standards and barriers to access are half-assed, non-existent or not-compliant….
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Ramps that are too steep, bathroom stall doors that swing the wrong way meaning I can’t get into the stall or shut the door behind me, the list of circumstances is long.
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When I am out in the world, and still require assistance it perpetuates the cycle that we always need help, are incapable and wouldn’t be out and about alone/independently.
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We need to do better. I too want the ability to choose a waffle or cake cone on my own —-🤠 🍦 (@wasatchandy @alltoothbob @jgboyer @brodyleven @meetjoestone @jbasilfoster ).
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#accessibility #accessibilityforall
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#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #paralyzed #disability
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Video: brunette woman rolling her wheelchair towards a wooden ramp that is too steep.

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Caption : The circular conundrum of accessibility. When places are not accessible, you don’t see people with disabilities using them. You don’t see us represented, so you presume that those spaces are naturally not desired or used by people with disabilities. Therefore no need to fix them or make them usable, right? . . . When you actually hang out with a person with a disability —- you gain first hand experience and visual representation of the constant uphill battle for access and community. It’s wild how many of the laws-standards and barriers to access are half-assed, non-existent or not-compliant…. . . . Ramps that are too steep, bathroom stall doors that swing the wrong way meaning I can’t get into the stall or shut the door behind me, the list of circumstances is long. . . . When I am out in the world, and still require assistance it perpetuates the cycle that we always need help, are incapable and wouldn’t be out and about alone/independently. . . . We need to do better. I too want the ability to choose a waffle or cake cone on my own —-🤠 🍦 (@wasatchandy @alltoothbob @jgboyer @brodyleven @meetjoestone @jbasilfoster ). . . . #accessibility #accessibilityforall #vote #education . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #paralyzed #disability . . . Video: brunette woman rolling her wheelchair towards a wooden ramp that is too steep.
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Quinn Brett - 822 Likes - 22 wheels 4 working limbs = 2 happy hearted gals.
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Grateful for my friend @snowgirl027 and our like-minded desire for spirited adventure, independence AND team work. #friendship. #math #impossibleisnothing #handcycle
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#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #wilderness #disability

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Caption : 22 wheels 4 working limbs = 2 happy hearted gals. . . . Grateful for my friend @snowgirl027 and our like-minded desire for spirited adventure, independence AND team work. #friendship. #math #impossibleisnothing #handcycle . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 797 Likes - This time of year, this week in particular is always a sentimental time. A re-up:reminder of how I act, what I think and my actions in interacting with others. To be appreciative, to be kind, to remind one other today- RIGHT now— how much and why they are dear to us.

Andrew. 10 years.

I struggle with my words, they aren’t good enough to summarize the human you are. You are missed everyday. The adventures and laughs we shared and the continued growth—- your art— incredible art that we are all thankful to carry on into our homes and into others hearts.

This heart of gratitude thing—- it’s hard. Not smooth. Not clean. Worth it, yes. Thank you. I miss you. I love you.

#grief #loss #love #life #growth #appreciation #heartofgratitude #years #climbing #rockclimbing #mountains #outdoors #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #wilderness #disability

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Caption : This time of year, this week in particular is always a sentimental time. A re-up:reminder of how I act, what I think and my actions in interacting with others. To be appreciative, to be kind, to remind one other today- RIGHT now— how much and why they are dear to us. Andrew. 10 years. I struggle with my words, they aren’t good enough to summarize the human you are. You are missed everyday. The adventures and laughs we shared and the continued growth—- your art— incredible art that we are all thankful to carry on into our homes and into others hearts. This heart of gratitude thing—- it’s hard. Not smooth. Not clean. Worth it, yes. Thank you. I miss you. I love you. #grief #loss #love #life #growth #appreciation #heartofgratitude #years #climbing #rockclimbing #mountains #outdoors #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 776 Likes - Handicapped condition or conditioned that we are handicapped? #assumptions

Systems. Big wall climbing is about systems. Feeling successful or reflective joy of the endeavor or process comes from overcoming, learning—-self-government.

Spinal cord injury is a personal loss of power and control of an entire life —- fighting to live in a body system that is inaccessible and unaccommodating.

While managing the first system you also have to adapt, mitigate, and learn external systems on the fly through a new lens.

I am confounded how our societal system continuously disempowers people with disabilities.

We all want autonomy and to feel empowered—- freedom of movement, choice to navigate the system, to be included as a valuable part of the system in the first place. Can we take an extra second in our day to be curious about those “different” than us?
#whatsyourdawnwall 😬

PS-“handicap” is an outdated term. Disabled and accessible. ✔️ eg. accessible parking spot. Not handicap parking spot.

Image description: brown haired woman wearing a grey climbing helmet and surrounded by climbing ropes and gear. A red cliff spans the background.

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#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability

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Caption : Handicapped condition or conditioned that we are handicapped? #assumptions Systems. Big wall climbing is about systems. Feeling successful or reflective joy of the endeavor or process comes from overcoming, learning—-self-government. Spinal cord injury is a personal loss of power and control of an entire life —- fighting to live in a body system that is inaccessible and unaccommodating. While managing the first system you also have to adapt, mitigate, and learn external systems on the fly through a new lens. I am confounded how our societal system continuously disempowers people with disabilities. We all want autonomy and to feel empowered—- freedom of movement, choice to navigate the system, to be included as a valuable part of the system in the first place. Can we take an extra second in our day to be curious about those “different” than us? #whatsyourdawnwall 😬 PS-“handicap” is an outdated term. Disabled and accessible. ✔️ eg. accessible parking spot. Not handicap parking spot. Image description: brown haired woman wearing a grey climbing helmet and surrounded by climbing ropes and gear. A red cliff spans the background. . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 772 Likes - Tipping points. The hand cycle has one. So do we. #graceland
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The last 4 years have opened my eyes to many things; self respect, judgement, anger, depression, love, longing, loneliness, freedoms, friendships, expectations and the evolving layers of every single one of those—-and many more. OH, and acceptance!
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Andrew Barnes words ebb and flow in time “live with a heart of gratitude.” Some days I can do that, feeling good and fulfilling. Other days gratitude seems ridiculous. I am a failure and those around me disappoint.
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While the sun 🌞 sets, the moon 🌚 is rising. With each revolution the nerve pain is mild and strong. The friendships are close and far. The love for self is strong and questionable. This body is beautiful and horrific. The mind is welcoming and resistant.
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The sun continues to rise and so does the moon. Without each other we wouldn’t appreciate them individually for their unique gifts. #cornysundaythoughts.
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I am grateful for the changing seasons. I am grateful for the experiences and community that surround me.
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#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability #moretrailsclosetohome

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Caption : Tipping points. The hand cycle has one. So do we. #graceland . . . The last 4 years have opened my eyes to many things; self respect, judgement, anger, depression, love, longing, loneliness, freedoms, friendships, expectations and the evolving layers of every single one of those—-and many more. OH, and acceptance! . . . Andrew Barnes words ebb and flow in time “live with a heart of gratitude.” Some days I can do that, feeling good and fulfilling. Other days gratitude seems ridiculous. I am a failure and those around me disappoint. . . . While the sun 🌞 sets, the moon 🌚 is rising. With each revolution the nerve pain is mild and strong. The friendships are close and far. The love for self is strong and questionable. This body is beautiful and horrific. The mind is welcoming and resistant. . . . The sun continues to rise and so does the moon. Without each other we wouldn’t appreciate them individually for their unique gifts. #cornysundaythoughts. . . . . . I am grateful for the changing seasons. I am grateful for the experiences and community that surround me. . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability #moretrailsclosetohome
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Quinn Brett - 760 Likes - Felt cute. Might delete later. #tourdivide
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@adidasterrex #impossibleisnothing
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Image description: an adaptive mountain biker is stuck in a giant pool of thick mud on her three-wheeled hand cycle. Mountain peaks in background.
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#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability

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Caption : Felt cute. Might delete later. #tourdivide . . . @adidasterrex #impossibleisnothing . . . . . . Image description: an adaptive mountain biker is stuck in a giant pool of thick mud on her three-wheeled hand cycle. Mountain peaks in background. . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 759 Likes - Remedy.
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📷 @mahting_putelis
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#nature #selfreflection #impossibleisnothing

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Caption : Remedy. . . . 📷 @mahting_putelis @happygrizzlyadventures . . . #nature #selfreflection #impossibleisnothing
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Quinn Brett - 739 Likes - “Fate gives all of us three teachers, three friends, three enemies, and three great loves in our lives. But these twelve are always disguised, and we can never know which one is which until we’ve loved them, left them, or fought them.”
Gregory David Roberts, #shantaram
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#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability

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Caption : “Fate gives all of us three teachers, three friends, three enemies, and three great loves in our lives. But these twelve are always disguised, and we can never know which one is which until we’ve loved them, left them, or fought them.” Gregory David Roberts, #shantaram . . #ilikethenumber3 . . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 723 Likes - The other side of my trip to Spain. #uti fun and #spinalcordinjurylife

I was pissing myself most days, near the end needing to URGENTLY elbow my way to a bathroom, a kind-of-private street corner or wherever really and catheter—- trying to beat the uncontrollable fluid from soaking me and the chair I sit in all day— #funtimes #publicrelations

I travel with antibiotics just in case but haven’t used them in years. I also did bring some @pullups but not enough of them, hence the rotation of my mildly absorbant @thinx underwear.

Either way. The hand-cycling and stage talking were not gonna stop 🙌🏽 #urineeurope
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Caption : The other side of my trip to Spain. #uti fun and #spinalcordinjurylife I was pissing myself most days, near the end needing to URGENTLY elbow my way to a bathroom, a kind-of-private street corner or wherever really and catheter—- trying to beat the uncontrollable fluid from soaking me and the chair I sit in all day— #funtimes #publicrelations I travel with antibiotics just in case but haven’t used them in years. I also did bring some @pullups but not enough of them, hence the rotation of my mildly absorbant @thinx underwear. Either way. The hand-cycling and stage talking were not gonna stop 🙌🏽 #urineeurope . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 716 Likes - #tbt to a time when all of my body parts were listening to the intricate demands in the nuance of time.

Spinal cord injury is like an electrical black out to a city. Signal loss. Depending on the damage, one neighborhood can go out (movement below the knees) or a different neighborhood can go out (sensation to the left side of the body). Or maybe many neighborhoods have flicker lights and a combination of these symptoms.

That to say, no two spinal cord injury are exactly alike. I miss the body and the ability in this picture.
 MORE IMPORTANT, as conversations with two good friends @rolo_garibotti and the late Tom Hornbein remind me, our bodies are of diminishing ability.

The presence we have now for life, for love, for community, for self IS because of past experiences. The good ones— the freedom. The hard times, the forced learning, wiggling away from trauma towards an elevated more whole self. More-so the realization that the good times, the laughter and joy and sorrow and longing are forever fleeting.

Yesterday was a gift, what did we learn! Today how are we working to appreciate that gift? These are the good ‘ol days. #now #love #gratitude

#fakeittillyoumakeit 🍸 I am 🙂

#climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability

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Caption : #tbt to a time when all of my body parts were listening to the intricate demands in the nuance of time. Spinal cord injury is like an electrical black out to a city. Signal loss. Depending on the damage, one neighborhood can go out (movement below the knees) or a different neighborhood can go out (sensation to the left side of the body). Or maybe many neighborhoods have flicker lights and a combination of these symptoms. That to say, no two spinal cord injury are exactly alike. I miss the body and the ability in this picture.  MORE IMPORTANT, as conversations with two good friends @rolo_garibotti and the late Tom Hornbein remind me, our bodies are of diminishing ability. The presence we have now for life, for love, for community, for self IS because of past experiences. The good ones— the freedom. The hard times, the forced learning, wiggling away from trauma towards an elevated more whole self. More-so the realization that the good times, the laughter and joy and sorrow and longing are forever fleeting. Yesterday was a gift, what did we learn! Today how are we working to appreciate that gift? These are the good ‘ol days. #now #love #gratitude #fakeittillyoumakeit 🍸 I am 🙂 #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability
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Quinn Brett - 683 Likes - Recent people and experiences. #gratitude
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Photo dump from a work and fun times trip to Tennessee.

1- biking Sharps Ride Knoxville with @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @erronious

2- rafting the Big South Fork with great friend Adam, Warren and Erin.

3- @kirkeddlemon causally tinkering in the water and with words.

4- River lesson time with Adam. Boat modifications needed for future.

5- Bryson carrying the handstand stoke thru the years. #handstandsforquinn

6- Knoxville urban wilderness biking trails. Impressed at these trails in the middle of the city. Super fun. @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @catalyst_sports

7- the legend of a woman herself @dollyparton

8- accessible ramp and vista structure, highest point in the#appalachiantrail #clingmansdome

9- how I chalk it up these days, downtown @knoxvillecity evening activities.

10- @obednps lovely scenery. Need more time here.
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#climbing #rockclimbing #climbinglife #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #paragliding #outdoors #rafting #wheelchairlife #spinalcordinjury #kayaking #nature #science #publiclands #awarness #protectpubliclands #nationalparks

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Caption : Recent people and experiences. #gratitude . . . Photo dump from a work and fun times trip to Tennessee. 1- biking Sharps Ride Knoxville with @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @erronious 2- rafting the Big South Fork with great friend Adam, Warren and Erin. 3- @kirkeddlemon causally tinkering in the water and with words. 4- River lesson time with Adam. Boat modifications needed for future. 5- Bryson carrying the handstand stoke thru the years. #handstandsforquinn 6- Knoxville urban wilderness biking trails. Impressed at these trails in the middle of the city. Super fun. @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @catalyst_sports 7- the legend of a woman herself @dollyparton 8- accessible ramp and vista structure, highest point in the#appalachiantrail #clingmansdome 9- how I chalk it up these days, downtown @knoxvillecity evening activities. 10- @obednps lovely scenery. Need more time here. . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #climbinglife #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #paragliding #outdoors #rafting #wheelchairlife #spinalcordinjury #kayaking #nature #science #publiclands #awarness #protectpubliclands #nationalparks
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