Read Heather's blog for an update on SCI BC's housing survey.
On November 21st, The City of Vancouver handed out their 2013 Access and Inclusion and Cultural Harmony Awards.
Anne McEachnieI really want to thank JIll for her efforts...
Maxine Kaufman-LacustaGo for it, Jill!...December 3rd is a big day for Spinal Cord Injury BC and we need your help to make this day a success!
When the commercialization of the Holiday Season kicks in to high gear after the clock strikes twelve on Halloween, I refuse to buy in. But this year, I’m going to be a Grinch. I’m looking [...]
Have you ever had to look for accessible housing in British Columbia? Are you looking for housing right now? Then please participate in our housing survey!
Spinal Cord Injury BC's volunteers, peers and family members share their stories of how SCI BC had an impact on their lives.
Read Heather's blog to find out why everyone should care about accessible housing, even people who don't currently need it.
Read Heather's blog to find out more about some of the issues in our social services system, why they matter, and why everyone should get involved.
fax broadcastGreat blog you guys have, some very good news...
estebanGood article Heather. Yes the ubiquitous "the...Spinal Cord Injury BC recently partnered with Donna Gibbs, In home Consultant from Shaw, to support SCI BC members with their residential services and accounts throughout the province.
We acknowledge that our provincial work takes place on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have lived on and cared for the land for time immemorial. SCI BC’s head office, GF Strong resource centre, and shared Victoria office are located on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Coast Salish peoples – Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, and Lekwungen Nations. Our Prince George regional office is on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.
28jun4:00 pm5:00 pmAsk the Expert - Skin and Wound (Intertrigo)4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The “Heat Dome” in BC, Summer of 2021, brought forward an issue in the minds (and bodies) of many Peers; a complicated ‘heat rash’ in the folds
The “Heat Dome” in BC, Summer of 2021, brought forward an issue in the minds (and bodies) of many Peers; a complicated ‘heat rash’ in the folds of the skin of wheelchair users. With summer now upon us, and the possibility of another rise in temperature, we thought we would bring the topic up now to help those who might experience this issue which affects Skin and Wound Care. This rash is called Intertrigo and Jessica Lee and Patricia Dahlback from Coloplast will be explaining what it is how to prevent, recognize and treat it. Hosted by our own Scott Heron.
Pat Dahlbeck graduated from the University of Alberta in 1977 as an RN. She obtained her BScN in 1992 and completed her Enterostomal Therapy Program in 2009. She also obtained her Nurse Continence Advisory Certification in 2012. Pat has over 40 years’ experience working in both in acute care and in the community. She is currently employed with Alberta Health Services Facility Living as a casual Wound, Ostomy and Continence Consultant.
Jessica Lee is a Registered Nurse and Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse. She previously worked in both the acute and community setting as a WOCN. She currently works as a Territory Manager for Coloplast Skin and Wound Care.
https://coloplast.showpad.com/share/Te7URxAVdwEQAqxgMKUQZ/0
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83790410446
Meeting ID: 837 9041 0446
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kedeaEtHEu
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(Tuesday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Teri Thorsontthorson@sci-bc.ca | 778-834-2056
28jun5:00 pm6:00 pmPhotography Workshops* Postponed5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
*Please note that the Photography Workshops are postponed until further notice. Hosted by Matt Pregent, this workshop series will look at various topics of photography like composition, lenses, exposure and more.
*Please note that the Photography Workshops are postponed until further notice.
Hosted by Matt Pregent, this workshop series will look at various topics of photography like composition, lenses, exposure and more. Attendees will gain experience taking photos with their phones and/or digital cameras and learn the main differences between a digital camera and phone camera. Participants will use what they learn by practising in between sessions and will also have the opportunity to ask questions. During the workshops we’ll discuss how we can adapt photography in our everyday lives and abilities.
Matt Pregent was born and raised in Montreal and moved to Vancouver, BC in 1995 with his parents. He’s always had a passion for photography and founded MP Photography to pursue this work while also providing consultation as a travel agent.
There are 7 workshops in this series. Please register in advance to save your spot!: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdeygqzouH9fOLRt8Lf_XCySqTkIQFt_J
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(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Teri Thorsontthorson@sci-bc.ca | 778-834-2056
29jun11:00 am11:45 amHome Workout with Marney11:00 am - 11:45 am
Zoom connection info is below. Join SCI BC peer Marney Smithies for an at-home 45-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with video, but
Zoom connection info is below.
Join SCI BC peer Marney Smithies for an at-home 45-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with video, but audio and dial-in are available. Please have the following items handy for your workout session:
-Free weights
-Theraband
-Long stick like a broom stick
-Water to drink
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/488630051
– From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 488 630 051
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 488 630 051
– If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA
If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.
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(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 11:45 am
29jun12:00 pm1:00 pmSCI&U Mindfulness with Mary-Jo12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Craig Neilsen Foundation has funded a series of mindfulness events for the SCI community on YouTube and Zoom. These sessions are guided by Mary-Jo Fetterly of Vancouver,
The Craig Neilsen Foundation has funded a series of mindfulness events for the SCI community on YouTube and Zoom. These sessions are guided by Mary-Jo Fetterly of Vancouver, BC, a pioneer in the field of adaptive yoga and mindfulness.
More Info: https://sci-and-u.ca/basic_pages/34
YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/5683LIFE
Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6153667370?pwd=Q1BxdlVLcHNzWjNWWGxmRXgyK0hIdz09
Meeting ID: 615 366 7370
Passcode: aj82vd
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(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
29jun1:00 pm2:00 pmOkanagan Online Chin Up-Chin Wag with Spring Hawes1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Zoom connection info is below. Spring Hawes will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This
Zoom connection info is below.
Spring Hawes will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This is a partnership event with SCI BC and Accessible Okanagan and is video, voice and phone friendly.
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89872170883
– From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 898 7217 0883
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 898 7217 0883
If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Spring Hawes
