She Lives the Van Life in a Wheelchair

Camping with a disability looks different for everyone — and in this episode of Wheel Talk, we’re diving into all the creative ways to make it work. Special guest Lisa Franks joins us to talk about life as a wheelchair user, van lifer, Canadian Paralympic athlete, and creator behind KeepingItWheel306. Lisa shares her story, how she got into adaptive sports, what van life and camping look like with a disability, and the creative ways she has built freedom and adventure into her life. And because we all camp differently, we’re comparing experiences too: 🚐 Lisa’s van life setup 🏕️ Fred’s tent camping adventures 🚍 Brittney’s RV camping life We talk accessibility, problem-solving, gear, confidence, travel fears, funny camping fails, and what it really takes to get out there and enjoy the outdoors with a disability. Whether you’re newly injured, dreaming about travel, or just curious how wheelchair users make camping work — this conversation is packed with ideas, inspiration, and practical tips. 👇 Tell us in the comments: What would your ideal accessible camping setup be — van, tent, RV… or something else? Follow Lisa / Keeping It Wheel 306:   / keepinitwheel306   #WheelchairLife #CampingWithADisability #Paralympics #AdaptiveTravel #VanLife #WheelTalk #SpinalCordInjury #AccessibleTravel #DisabilityAwareness #KeepingItWheel306 #WheelchairCamping