How I Drive from My Wheelchair! | Chevrolet + BraunAbility

I was completely surprised by how much I love the new wheelchair accessible 2023 Chevrolet Traverse! A big thank you to Chevy and BraunAbility for letting me try it out for this year's International Day of Person's with Disabilities!

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Welcome to the official Roll with Cole & Charisma YouTube channel! Since the start of our relationship we've gotten a lot of questions about our experiences as not only an interracial couple, but an interabled one as well. On this channel you can catch us doing travel and adventure vlogs, challenges, our inclusion series, couple first times, music, and so much more! We started this vlog to bring people into our lives, to answer some questions about how we navigate the world, and hopefully raise awareness surrounding accessibility and dating in a wheelchair. You'll quickly see in our episodes that we're all about inclusion and keeping a great attitude no matter your circumstances, so if that's what you're into, you're in the right place!

[bevl]

They couldn’t have chosen a better person than Cole to introduce Suv Chevrolet disability to others clientele. Cole you did a good job 👏👏👏👍👍

[leonduplessis]

This is an incredible vehicle. I am glad that the manufacturer and designer made things easier for a person with disabilities.

[marionrogers]

Look at the smile as he describes the mechanism, so happy for you Syndors!!!

[gloriaeller]

The car was amazing. This definitely is the car for you Cole. Thanks to Chevrolet for making this so accessible for those who have a handicap.

[marcih.]

Such a great SUV ideal for you Cole. It’s wonderful these manufacturers are making cars for the handicapped so comfortable and realistic

[boydpinkie]

This an awesome Suv from Chevrolet for disability Client's. Thank you, Chevrolet

[familyfaulkner]

I’m so glad that Cole has found a car/suv for his likings is a nice car ❤

[amyfox]

My friend works in Virginia with persons with physical and developmental disabilities and one of his individuals just got a Traverse this week and he tells me it’s a super cool vehicle and his individual is really happy with it.
I actually sent my friend this video of you guys when you first aired it a while back!

A side note, I was talking to my son yesterday who is a Virginia firefighter/paramedic about you Cole and he said that your accident ems response was instrumental in the emergency services creating new protocol for responding to similar incidences. My son knows some of the first responders who were on your rescue. Small world!
You are doing such great things and I am so proud of you and all you do, you and Charisma are a great team!

[Wtfpurelunacy]

It’s great that you have this kind of opportunity, my husband was paralyzed from the waist down in 2020 when he was gunned down in front of our home. He drives our 2007 Ford Edge with hand controls and traverses our stairs sans a stairlift. We got together in 2022 and have 13 kids collectively. We are small business owners who have had to put everything back into the businesses or into our households. I have a home in Illinois as well. He is my best friend and hero and I love your relationship with one another so much! 😊

[artakaa]

Hi Cole! I have exactly the same, identical spinal cord injury and I can't imagine driving a car like that. The modifications they did to you are not safe for you to drive. Your left hand, which controls the gas and brake, can slip at any time. Secondly, you should not leave your hand to check other things while driving. I'm sure you can do it too. You need a Tri-pin, the same as the one on your steering wheel Additionally, you need Crescent Voice Scan to check other things. You control it with your wrist. The first flick of your wrist to the left or right activates your inbox, which starts asking you quite quickly what you want and what you need to select. With the second flick of your wrist, you select the option you hear. Movement of the wrist to the right or left. Depending on what you need at the moment. When I move my wrist to the left, I have 5 options, such as turn on the left turn signal, wash the window, turn on the wipers, open the left window. With a flick of my wrist to the right, I have options such as turn on the right turn signal, use the horn, turn on cruse control, turn on high beams, open the right window. Also your steering wheel is too close to jour stomach.

[shirley]

Cole’s face was beaming with excitement. I’m so thrilled for you both. Congratulations on your new transition into the world of vehicles. So happy you found yourself an amazing vehicle with an all around navigator for your journeys.😊❤

[Capt_Caveman]

Ive neen a quad for 29 years and haven't driven in 12 years just because i can't afford a vehicle. When i did have a vehicle it was nothing like this. My God what id give for something like this but im a nobody on disability sooo....
Having said that, i also want to say that im SUPER happy for you Cole. You deserve this.

[mon]

I love that technical and societal innovation are doing great things like this

[jowilliams]

I love how you are smiling as you explain everything build just for you. ❤ Hi Charisma! ❤

[jmargarita]

Congratulations! So happy for you two to have your new home and a comfortable new car for Cole to drive!

[dorismurry-jefferson]

Love the Chevy Traverse, and seeing what they did for you is amazing….enjoy and be safe.. Chevrolet what an amazing automobile

[twizteddreamz]

That's awesome, man. I'm glad ya get to drive again

[nanamelton]

Hello Cole and Charisma, it's good to see a new video. I love the Traverse and all that it has to offer, but please don't get rid of your truck. The truck has much more travel room than the Traverse, especially for off-roading.
Love you guys! And thanks for making a difference in the ADA-SCI population.
❤❤❤
Looking forward to seeing more videos or live streaming.

Montgomery Alabama

[TanyaStewart-dh]

Charisma and Cole you two are Amazing people and are an Amazing Couple. You show with Love and Care anything you want and need can happen!!! There is nothing more powerful then Loving someone and having that Love returned. Stay the Wonderful people that you are. ❤❤❤❤

[lisaherring]

I love it. The cost of wheelchair accessible vehicles should be talked about 😂. Just for people to be able to drive with needs like this the cost is extremely expensive! Our Traverse just to have a ramp in the back for our son who does not even drive costs us over $54, 000. Yeah……..