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Monthly Archive for: "January, 2020"
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 BC SCI Network Accessibility Legislation Consultations: Summary & Report

BC SCI Network Accessibility Legislation Consultations: Summary & Report

January 21, 2020

In 2019, the BC SCI Network hosted a series of accessibility legislation community consultations to gather feedback on what would make Canada accessible and inclusive for all. Key findings and [...]

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     Inclusive Hiring: Advice and Tips

    Inclusive Hiring: Advice and Tips

    January 9, 2020

    Looking for a job is hard work. And for job-seekers with a disability, this process can be even harder. To help navigate the current workforce, we reached out to our partners at YVR who are [...]

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      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.

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      Chances Barside Lounge & Grill1250 Halston Ave

      17may1:00 pm2:00 pmKamloops Peer Coffee1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Chances Barside Lounge & Grill, 1250 Halston Ave

      Event Details

      Missing your Kamloops buddies? Want to meet some new people? Need to chat? Join Tyler at this twice-monthly meet-up for some good conversation and a cup of coffee. We hope

      Event Details

      Missing your Kamloops buddies? Want to meet some new people? Need to chat? Join Tyler at this twice-monthly meet-up for some good conversation and a cup of coffee. We hope to see you there!

      Time

      (Tuesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

      Location

      Chances Barside Lounge & Grill

      1250 Halston Ave

      Organizer

      Tyler Tingle

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      Pomeroy Sports Centre9324 – 96th Street

      17may2:00 pm4:00 pmFort St John 'Bean There' Coffee Group2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pomeroy Sports Centre, 9324 – 96th Street

      Event Details

      Join folks from Fort St. John for an afternoon of coffee and talking at the Pomeroy Sports Centre. Please let Lori know in advance if you plan to attend – email

      Event Details

      Join folks from Fort St. John for an afternoon of coffee and talking at the Pomeroy Sports Centre.

      Please let Lori know in advance if you plan to attend – email her at lslater@sci-bc.ca to reserve your spot. We hope to see you there!

      Time

      (Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

      Location

      Pomeroy Sports Centre

      9324 – 96th Street

      Organizer

      Lori Slaterlslater@sci-bc.ca | 250-262-8599

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      18may11:00 am11:45 amHome Workout with Marney11:00 am - 11:45 am

      Event Details

      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

      Event Details

      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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      Time

      (Wednesday) 11:00 am - 11:45 am

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      18may12:00 pm1:00 pmSCI&U Mindfulness with Mary-Jo12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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      Zoom connection info is below. Get comfortable, allow yourself to relax and notice the peaceful feelings in your mind. This guided meditation is led by peer Mary-Jo Fetterly, a pioneer in

      Event Details

      Zoom connection info is below.

      Get comfortable, allow yourself to relax and notice the peaceful feelings in your mind. This guided meditation is led by peer Mary-Jo Fetterly, a pioneer in the field of adaptive yoga and mindfulness.

      Join on Zoom (requires registration): https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upUoc-yprzMoj9rgx60x6rZc-GJMYaO-nA

      Join on YouTube (no registration required): join here.

      More information about Mary-Jo and SCI&U: https://sci-and-u.ca/basic_pages/34

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

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      (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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      18may1:00 pm2:00 pmOkanagan Online Chin Up-Chin Wag1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

      Event Details

      Zoom connection info is below. Peter Chisholm 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.

      Peter Chisholm 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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      Time

      (Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

      Organizer

      Peter Chisholmpchisholm@sci-bc.ca | 604.739.5913

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