Mobility in the City Video: Los Angeles – with Aaron Baker, SCI Lifestyle Specialist

Aaron Baker
Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist | Shield HealthCare
12/23/16  12:23 AM PST

Aaron Baker has been living with a spinal cord injury for 17 years and using a wheelchair in Los Angeles. In this first video in a series about getting around in a wheelchair in different metropolitan areas, Aaron explores the public transportation scene in and around Los Angeles.

In this video, Aaron starts at LAX, before boarding the FlyAway bus bound for Hollywood. Aaron then rolls the Walk of Fame and grabs an In-N-Out burger for lunch. Next up, he grabs the Number 2 bus to Vermont and Sunset so he can take the Griffith Observatory shuttle up the hill to the spectacular views. Then it’s back on the shuttle to take the Red Line subway into downtown for a quick look around. Up next is the Expo Line out to Santa Monica just in time to watch a classic sunset over the ocean.

This video is all about using a wheelchair in Los Angeles, but we’ll be filming more videos soon! Comment to tell us which city you’d like to see Aaron explore next.

For more information, see related articles and resources here:

Find relevant transportation links below:

  • LAX FlyAwayFor information about the shuttle between LA spots and the Los Angeles International Airport
  • Metro.netFor schedules of buses, subways, light rails and shuttles in Los Angeles
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I have been paralyzed from the waist down since 2013. I’ve been steadily gaining weight since then, and I’m starting to get self-conscious about it, especially since people already stare at me in my wheelchair. What are some exercises, things I can do to help me lose this extra weight?
James
Hi James! I'm sorry to hear about your accident, but it sounds like you're motivated to be as strong as possible. Good man! I also had a lean body before my injury. In my experience, nutrition and physical activity are the most effective ways to manage my weight. I have learned that by eating...
 

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