Quadalajara: The Utopia That Once Was - a book by Jack Tumidajski - A history of the paraplegic and quadriplegic men and women who rediscovered life in Mexico's second largest city
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George Ray, Tony Gomez, and Bill Coe enjoy the festivities at the Sauza Tequila factory
Chapter 13 - The Pioneers
... Paraplegic Paradise Now Open in Mexico, by George Ray

I have been living in Mexico for the past year and a half.  During that time I had had but one dream: a place where paraplegics and quadriplegics could stay and receive personal services. That dream has been realized.

A vacation and retirement spot especially designed for the para and quad is now open and operating at Guadalajara, Mexico. It is a modern motel equipped with every modern convenience: comfortable bedrooms, convenient bathrooms, large dining-room particularly adapted to wheelchairs, beautiful lounge, and a swimming pool.

It was built by Mr. Paul J. De Lecour, a retired building contractor from Minnesota, at the suggestion of this writer.

The San Jose del Tajo has 24-hour service for the ones who need help with personal services, getting in and out of bed and in and out of cars.

Guadalajara was chosen because of its year-round temperate climate.  It is never too hot or too cold for the para or quad with circulation or perspiration problems.

San Jose del Tajo is located ten minutes from the city.  It is modern, clean and boasts a population of over a half million.  The motel is only 30 minutes from the world renowned Lake Chapala, the largest lake in Mexico, and the picturesque artist colonies of Ajijic and Jocotepec. ...

Bill Coe (on harmonica), Tony Gomez, and George Ray with the mariachis at the Tequila Sauza Factory
George Ray (right) and Bill Coe
Bill Coe and George Ray enjoying a tour of the Tequila Sauza Factory outside Guadalajara
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