I chat with Dan Boardman, who has been a support worker for a ventilated quadriplegic since he was 21 years old. We chat about the rewards and challenges associated with working so closely with someone in their own home, some of the close calls they have had with the ventilator disconnecting, the emotional support they provide for each other and the importance of having interests outside of the workplace.
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I chat with Dan Boardman, who has been a support worker for a ventilated quadriplegic since he was 21 years old. We chat about the rewards and challenges associated with working so closely with someone in their own home, some of the close calls they have had with the ventilator disconnecting, the emotional support they provide for each other and the importance of having interests outside of the workplace.
Ryan Wiggins – From Wishing I Didn’t Wake Up, To Fatherhood As A Quadriplegic
Chats From A Chair
35 minutes
4 months ago
Ryan Wiggins – From Wishing I Didn’t Wake Up, To Fatherhood As A Quadriplegic
In this episode I chat with Ryan Wiggins who became a quadriplegic after diving into a friend's pool. We discuss the day leading up to his injury, why he was placed in an induced coma and his family told to say their goodbyes, how he overcame his darkest days in hospital and is now tackling fatherhood as a quadriplegic.
Chats From A Chair
I chat with Dan Boardman, who has been a support worker for a ventilated quadriplegic since he was 21 years old. We chat about the rewards and challenges associated with working so closely with someone in their own home, some of the close calls they have had with the ventilator disconnecting, the emotional support they provide for each other and the importance of having interests outside of the workplace.
