Videos by JD Martz ~ Wheelchair Access Celebrated!

JD is a young man living with paralysis in our community. He was inspired to share about our garden for his Danvers Community Access TV show “Seen + Heard” – a show for the disability community. He recently visited our garden a second time, and he brought his friend, Nick. His first visit was with his wife, Katrina, a few weeks ago.

He shared that his spinal injury occurred when he was 28. Before the injury, he enjoyed many outdoor activities including hiking. He likens the accessible trail experience at our home and gardens to exploring the wild outdoors. He appreciates that he’s not going to get “stuck in the mud,” but rather his 700lb wheelchair, including his 6’4″ self, is totally safe and secure on the paved trail, where the plants meet him.

Many thanks to JD and his friend Nick (drone driver) for videotaping the accessible garden experience from JD’s point of view.

JD & Nick pose for a photo at the Lily Pond Overlook Patio Project
JD & Nick pose for a photo at the Lily Pond Overlook Patio Project
JD's favorite spot: overlooking the Lily Pond!
JD’s favorite spot: overlooking the Lily Pond!
Nick manages the overhead drone camera as they approach the Lily Pond Overlook.
Nick manages the overhead drone camera as they approach the Lily Pond Overlook.
Nick consults with JD about the video content.
Nick consults with JD about the video content.
JD and Nick discuss the Koi Pond video content.
JD and Nick discuss the Koi Pond video content.
JD illustrates the wheelchair-friendly landscape design allowing him to view the gardens from an off-trail seating area.
JD illustrates the wheelchair-friendly landscape design allowing him to view the gardens from an off-trail seating area.
JD the Director coaches his friend Nick on video technology and desired content.
JD the Director coaches his friend Nick on video technology and desired content.
Drone technology, managed by Nick, helps to illustrate the wheelchair-accessible garden experience.
Drone technology, managed by Nick, helps to illustrate the wheelchair-accessible garden experience.

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