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# Joel's Site

A site about life as a quadriplegic

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.joelvm.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [The Quad Life](https://www.joelvm.com/the-quad-life/)

## Pages

- [Joel VM](https://www.joelvm.com/) - Life as a C2/3 quadriplegic has its challenges. However, after more than four decades, I have learned to rely on God and roll with the flow.
- [Contact](https://www.joelvm.com/contact/) - If you want further information or would like a speaker for your school, church, or business, please feel free to contact me.
- [OTA Videos](https://www.joelvm.com/joels-videos/ota-videos/)
- [Nursing Videos](https://www.joelvm.com/joels-videos/nursing-videos/)
- [Year in Review 2025](https://www.joelvm.com/year-in-review-2025/) - Every year, I look back and see God's blessings in the past 12 months. It has been a year of ups and downs, but read how 2025 has concluded.
- [Year in Review 2024](https://www.joelvm.com/year-in-review-2024/) - Another year has come and is now nearly gone. Looking back at 2024, I see how God has brought me through many challenges and good times.
- [Barefooting](https://www.joelvm.com/barefooting/) - Children should be barefoot in most situations for better foot health and development. With a little practice, kids can be barefoot wherever they go.
- [Work](https://www.joelvm.com/work/)
- [PT Videos](https://www.joelvm.com/joels-videos/pt-videos/)
- [Grade School Videos](https://www.joelvm.com/gradeschool/)
- [Barefoot to School is Best](https://www.joelvm.com/barefooting/school/) - Going barefoot to school is best for all children and is common in some countries. However, it may require some work with schools to allow barefoot students.
- [Minimalist Footwear](https://www.joelvm.com/barefooting/minimalist-footwear/) - Barefoot is always best for children, but sometimes footwear is needed. For these circumstances, minimalist shoes is the next best option.
- [Bare Feet are best for Play Time](https://www.joelvm.com/barefooting/play-time/) - It is best for kids to be barefoot at most times. Play is a natural part of a child's life and an excellent time to be in their natural footwear.
- [Spread the News](https://www.joelvm.com/christian/spread-the-news/) - As a quadriplegic, I have unique opportunities to meet people. I enjoy getting to spread the gospel of Christ's resurrection and of salvation for all.
- [Year in Review 2023](https://www.joelvm.com/year-in-review-2023/) - Looking back at 2023, it has been a full year of blessings as well as challenges. I'm thankful for God's care and direction through it all.
- [Year in Review 2022](https://www.joelvm.com/year-in-review-2022/) - It's time to look back and see what God has provided for the year that was 2022. It has been fun and challenging, but all under His guidance.
- [Joel's Videos](https://www.joelvm.com/joels-videos/)
- [Going Barefoot in Weather Extremes](https://www.joelvm.com/barefooting/cold-weather/) - Going outside barefoot in cold and hot conditions is often just done as a dare. With practice, feet can handle much more than we generally think.
- [Barefoot Climbing](https://www.joelvm.com/barefooting/climbing/) - Climbing is best done barefoot, for children and adults. It allows better grip of surfaces and is more reliable than any footwear.
- [Creation Evidence](https://www.joelvm.com/christian/creation-evidence/) - Just like a building is evidence of a builder, creation is evidence for a creator. Looking at God's Word, we can make sense of the world.
- [World Interaction](https://www.joelvm.com/life-with-a-spinal-cord-injury/world-interaction/) - Without the ability to use your hands, it can be hard to interact with the world. However, simple options open up many possibilities.
- [Wheelchair](https://www.joelvm.com/life-with-a-spinal-cord-injury/wheelchair/) - A wheelchair is an important part of living with a spinal cord injury and getting the correct options is something that may take much time.
- [Using a Ventilator with Quadriplegia](https://www.joelvm.com/life-with-a-spinal-cord-injury/vent-dependent/) - Using a ventilator comes along with high-level spinal cord injuries. I used one for over 25 years, but switched a pacemaker system in 2010.
- [Funding for Spinal Cord Injuries](https://www.joelvm.com/life-with-a-spinal-cord-injury/sci-funding/) - Navigating insurance can be a frustrating part of life with a spinal cord injury. Get advice from those familiar with the system and learn the ins and outs.
- [Muscle Spasms](https://www.joelvm.com/life-with-a-spinal-cord-injury/muscle-spasms/) - Muscle spasms are a common part of living with a spinal cord injury. With proper management, they can be helpful and not get in the way of life.
- [Caregivers](https://www.joelvm.com/life-with-a-spinal-cord-injury/caregivers/) - Using caregivers to aid in independence is a common part of quadriplegia, but can be hard to navigate. However, it can help to remember some points.
- [Life with a Spinal Cord Injury](https://www.joelvm.com/life-with-a-spinal-cord-injury/) - I have lived most of my life with a high-level spinal cord injury. Every situation is unique, but this is what I have found works well for me.
- [Hobbies](https://www.joelvm.com/hobbies/) - Having hobbies adapted to use by mouth stick are not only possible, but can be a great way to stay active and have goals to accomplish.
- [Living a Christian Life](https://www.joelvm.com/christian/) - I am a quadriplegic, but before any description I am a Christian who works to look to God first in all situations in life.
- [Running](https://www.joelvm.com/barefooting/running/) - Barefoot running is not just good for adults, but children as well. Proper flexibility and foot function can only be achieved when free of footwear.
- [Biking](https://www.joelvm.com/barefooting/biking/) - Riding a bicycle barefoot is not a problem for most children. Slight adjustments are sometimes needed for bike pedals, but it can be done safely with bare feet.
- [Year in Review 2021](https://www.joelvm.com/year-in-review-2021/) - With 2021 nearly complete, it's time to look back at the past twelve months. They have been challenging, but I'm thankful for God's blessings.
- [Year in Review 2020](https://www.joelvm.com/year-in-review-2020/) - Looking back at 2020, it has been quite a year to remember. God brought me through it all and used me according to His will.
- [Year in Review 2019](https://www.joelvm.com/year-in-review-2019/) - Looking back at 2019 and what God has has allowed to happen in my life.
- [Water](https://www.joelvm.com/barefooting/water/) - Being around water is a natural place for kids to go barefoot. Make sure to take the opportunity, but also expand barefoot adventures away from the beach.
- [Sports](https://www.joelvm.com/barefooting/sports/) - Children who participate in sports learn many life experiences and gain physical attributes. In anything, barefoot is best for proper development and movement.
- [Shopping Barefoot](https://www.joelvm.com/barefooting/shopping/) - Running errands and going shopping with barefoot children is not something to be worry about. No laws exist against it and it allows for a quieter trip.
- [Hiking](https://www.joelvm.com/barefooting/hiking/) - Exploring nature, climbing trees, and getting out of the house is good for all children. Experiencing nature barefoot adds even more to the experience.
- [Around the House](https://www.joelvm.com/barefooting/around-the-house/) - Going barefoot at home is the easiest place for children to get used to the practice. Make it a house rule that barefoot is required, and follow these tips.