SCI BC InfoLine 1 800 689 2477 info@sci-bc.ca
  • About Us
    • About SCI BC
    • Our Staff
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • BC Paraplegic Foundation
    • Scholarships and Bursaries
    • Jobs at SCI BC
    • Annual Report
    • Get Our Newsletter
    • Contact Us
    • FAQ
  • Events
    • Monthly
    • Lower Mainland
    • Vancouver Island
    • Kootenays
    • Okanagan
    • Northern BC
    • Province-Wide
  • Peer Program
    • About Our Peer Program
    • Become an SCI BC Member
  • Info Centre
    • SCI Info Database
    • SCI InfoLine
    • SCI BC Marketplace
    • About Spinal Cord Injury
    • Info for the Newly Injured
    • Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL)
    • Spinal Cord Injury Research
    • Accessible Travel
      • Accessible Travel Guide
      • Travel Videos
      • Travel Stories
    • Accessible Recreation and Leisure
      • Accessible Recreation and Leisure
      • Access BC
    • SCI Sexual Health Website
    • Living with SCI Website
    • Other SCI Organizations
  • Blog/Stories
    • Blog
    • The Spin Magazine
    • Submit Your Story
  • Support Our Work
    • Donate
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Legacy Giving
    • Volunteer
    • Corporate Engagement
    • Our Supporters
    • Fundraise for SCI BC
    • Impact Stories
  • About Us
    • About SCI BC
    • Our Staff
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • BC Paraplegic Foundation
    • Scholarships and Bursaries
    • Jobs at SCI BC
    • Annual Report
    • Get Our Newsletter
    • Contact Us
    • FAQ
  • Events
    • Monthly
    • Lower Mainland
    • Vancouver Island
    • Kootenays
    • Okanagan
    • Northern BC
    • Province-Wide
  • Peer Program
    • About Our Peer Program
    • Become an SCI BC Member
  • Info Centre
    • SCI Info Database
    • SCI InfoLine
    • SCI BC Marketplace
    • About Spinal Cord Injury
    • Info for the Newly Injured
    • Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL)
    • Spinal Cord Injury Research
    • Accessible Travel
      • Accessible Travel Guide
      • Travel Videos
      • Travel Stories
    • Accessible Recreation and Leisure
      • Accessible Recreation and Leisure
      • Access BC
    • SCI Sexual Health Website
    • Living with SCI Website
    • Other SCI Organizations
  • Blog/Stories
    • Blog
    • The Spin Magazine
    • Submit Your Story
  • Support Our Work
    • Donate
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Legacy Giving
    • Volunteer
    • Corporate Engagement
    • Our Supporters
    • Fundraise for SCI BC
    • Impact Stories

News and Blog Archives

Monthly Archive for: "April, 2019"
Home » Archives for April 2019
 Healthy Soup, Salad and Dessert!

Healthy Soup, Salad and Dessert!

April 24, 2019

These recipes for golden curry lentil soup, Caesar salad dressing and banana bliss balls make for a perfect dinner with friends while being mindful of SCI nutrition!

Read More 0
     3 Tips for Exercise Success with SCI

    3 Tips for Exercise Success with SCI

    April 22, 2019

    Ready, steady, go! If only exercise were that easy ... Whether you're thinking about getting back into your workout routine or you're brand new to exercise, here are three tips to help you [...]

    Read More 0
       Access and Allies: London

      Access and Allies: London

      April 18, 2019

      The best souvenirs of any trip are the stories that you bring home in your suitcase. SCI BC Peer Murray Siple has no shortage of extraordinary wheelchair travel tales to share, including ones [...]

      Read More 0
         Meet Your Scotiabank Charity Challenge Team Co-Captain: Kristen McBride

        Meet Your Scotiabank Charity Challenge Team Co-Captain: Kristen McBride

        April 15, 2019

        Fundraiser extraordinaire, Kristen McBride, returns to the Scotiabank 5K Charity Challenge as co-captain for SCI BC. Her goal: get more, give more.

        Read More 0
           Wheelchair 101: Maintenance and Minor Repairs

          Wheelchair 101: Maintenance and Minor Repairs

          April 12, 2019

          How do I change a flat tire? What should I have in my toolkit? How often should I check my chair? Macdonald's Home Health Care recently shared their tips with our Surrey Peer Coffee group and [...]

          Read More 0
             Calorie Crunch: Nutrition and SCI

            Calorie Crunch: Nutrition and SCI

            April 10, 2019

            Dr. Kristine Cowley explores the link between SCI and obesity with new research from the University of Manitoba—you may be surprised by what she found.

            Read More 0
               Robot Ride: The Future of Transportation

              Robot Ride: The Future of Transportation

              April 8, 2019

              Are driverless vehicles such as the ELA (ELectric Automation) the future of transportation? We took a test ride to find out!

              Read More 0
                 How the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Changed Everything: Q+A with Holli Vander Wyk

                How the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Changed Everything: Q+A with Holli Vander Wyk

                April 4, 2019

                Holli Vander Wyk received GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust funding to pursue a degree in Indigenous Studies, to become a teacher! Here's how the scholarship impacted her education and life goals.

                Read More 0
                   Vivian’s Corner – April 2019

                  Vivian’s Corner – April 2019

                  April 3, 2019

                  This April 2019 issue of Vivian's Corner newsletter includes articles on wheelchair fitting and maintenance, self-advocacy, tax tips for people with disabilities, and more!

                  Read More 1
                  • Wendy GaltGreat newsletter Vivian!...
                  Contact Us
                  • Spinal Cord Injury BC
                  • 780 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6P 5Y7
                  • (604) 324-3611
                  • (604) 326-1229
                  • info@sci-bc.ca
                  • www.sci-bc.ca
                  Upcoming Events
                  Current Month

                  Type of Event

                  All

                  Partner Events

                  Virtual/Online

                  08mar1:00 pm3:00 pmReachOut! Virtual Peer Group - South Fraser Active Living @ Home1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

                  Event Details

                  Zoom connection info is below. Join this fun and active group from the Surrey, Delta and Langley areas for some great conversation. This event is video, voice and phone friendly. NOTE: This

                  Event Details

                  Zoom connection info is below.

                  Join this fun and active group from the Surrey, Delta and Langley areas for some great conversation. This event is video, voice and phone friendly.

                  NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Virtual Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

                  How to Connect to Zoom:

                  • From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/85861898783
                  • From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get into the meeting. Meeting ID: 858 6189 8783
                  • Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 858 6189 8783
                  • 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.

                  Have ideas for other ReachOut! sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

                  more

                  Time

                  (Monday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

                  Organizer

                  South Fraser Active Living Groupsfactiveliving@gmail.com

                  CalendarGoogleCal

                  09mar11:00 am12:00 pmKamloops Online Peer Meet-up11:00 am - 12:00 pm

                  Event Details

                  Zoom connection info is below. Missing your Kamloops buddies? Join Scotty & Tyler for a weekly online meet-up! NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Online Peer Groups. Zoom online

                  Event Details

                  Zoom connection info is below.

                  Missing your Kamloops buddies? Join Scotty & Tyler for a weekly online meet-up!

                  NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Online Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

                  How to Connect to Zoom: 

                  –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/98960820179

                  –   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: 989 6082 0179

                  –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 989 6082 0179

                  If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

                  Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback

                  more

                  Time

                  (Tuesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

                  Organizer

                  Scott Jamessjames@sci-bc.ca | 250-308-1997

                  CalendarGoogleCal

                  10mar1:00 pm3:00 pmOkanagan Chin Up - Chin Wag1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

                  Event Details

                  Zoom connection info is below. Scotty and James will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This

                  Event Details

                  Zoom connection info is below.

                  Scotty and James 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.

                  Have ideas for other ReachOut! Virtual sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

                  more

                  Time

                  (Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

                  Organizer

                  Scott Jamessjames@sci-bc.ca | 250-308-1997

                  CalendarGoogleCal

                  10mar2:00 pm3:00 pmNorthern BC Online Coffee Group2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

                  Event Details

                  Zoom connection info is below. Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual,

                  Event Details

                  Zoom connection info is below.

                  Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual, conversational meetup with others in your region. This event is video, voice and phone friendly.

                  Just a reminder with the end of daylight savings time, some areas of the province will no longer be on the same time zone.

                  NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Virtual Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

                  How to Connect to Zoom:

                  –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/650057658

                  –   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: 650 057 658

                  –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 650 057 658

                  –  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.

                  Have ideas for other ReachOut! Virtual sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

                  more

                  Time

                  (Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

                  Organizer

                  Brandy Stilesbstiles@sci-bc.ca | 250-563-6942

                  CalendarGoogleCal

                  Get Our Newsletter
                  © 2021 Spinal Cord Injury BC. All rights reserved. Charitable Business Number # 11883 5024. View our Terms and Agreement.

                  Start typing and press Enter to search

                  X