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Adaptive Cycling and Handcycle Rentals in BC

July 22, 2022

This living resource by Handcycling Club of BC lists places you can rent handcycles and adaptive bikes or go on guided rides in BC. (google doc) Click the link above to see the list, and to print [...]

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     Best Gloves for Winter Wheeling

    Best Gloves for Winter Wheeling

    January 11, 2022

    Is there a pair of gloves that keeps hands warm, dry AND have good grip for wheelchair users? Here’s what we heard from peers in BC, and some from peers in other snowy climates!

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       SCI and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

      SCI and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

      April 22, 2021

      Right now, there's a lot of COVID-19 information in the news, online and on TV. What and who do we trust? Because there's so much uncertainty about where to go for reliable information, our team [...]

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         Ask an Expert: Infectious Diseases, COVID-19 and Spinal Cord Injury

        Ask an Expert: Infectious Diseases, COVID-19 and Spinal Cord Injury

        July 2, 2020

        Infectious diseases Dr. Jennifer Grant answers your questions about COVID-19 and spinal cord injury in the latest Ask an Expert session! Read on to learn more.

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           Ask an Expert: Spinal Cord Injury Rehab & Exercise During COVID-19

          Ask an Expert: Spinal Cord Injury Rehab & Exercise During COVID-19

          May 7, 2020

          Has COVID-19 interrupted your physiotherapy, occupational therapy or regular rehab exercise? SCI BC's Ask an Expert series explains how you can stay healthy during this difficult time.

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             SCI BC’s Top Accessible Holiday Gifts

            SCI BC’s Top Accessible Holiday Gifts

            December 14, 2018

            Here at SCI BC we’ve pulled together a few of our favourite accessible things for the person with a spinal cord injury or disability in your life.

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              Mental Health Referral Resource

              May 11, 2018
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                 Pole Sport & Sex: How Canadian wheelchair user Erin Clark is redefining the standards of pole sport and art

                Pole Sport & Sex: How Canadian wheelchair user Erin Clark is redefining the standards of pole sport and art

                March 21, 2018

                Meet Erin Clark, a pole sport enthusiast and wheelchair user who has taken the highly competitive world of pole sport by storm, through the combination of acrobatics and artistic moves- all on a [...]

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                   Wheeled Mobility

                  Wheeled Mobility

                  January 25, 2018

                  Five things I wish I could tell industrial designers: My love/hate relationship with the internet-fuelled cult of wheelchair industrial design concepts

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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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                    22sep12:00 pm1:30 pmOnline Aneurysm & Stroke Group12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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                    Join our free-flowing conversation about a variety of topics, sometimes deep, sometimes not so, but always caring and supportive. New members are always welcome to join in. How to Connect to

                    Event Details

                    Join our free-flowing conversation about a variety of topics, sometimes deep, sometimes not so, but always caring and supportive. New members are always welcome to join in.

                    How to Connect to Zoom:

                    –   From your browser: Connect Online – https://zoom.us/j/905187717  

                    –   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: 905 187 717

                    –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 905 187 717

                    –  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! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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                    (Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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                    Scott Heronsheron@sci-bc.ca | 250-812-0773

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                    22sep7:30 pm9:30 pmOnline Games Night!7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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                    ZOOM connection info is below Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown and

                    Event Details

                    ZOOM connection info is below

                    Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown and learn a new one. Join in, connect, play and have a great time! You’ll need to register for a free account from Board Game Arena https://www.boardgamearena.com/ beforehand to be ready to play.

                    How to Connect to Zoom:

                    • From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/83870102526
                    • 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: 838 7010 2526
                    • Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 838 7010 2526
                    • If not in BC, find your local number here: 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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                    (Friday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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                    23sep10:00 am2:00 pmPeer Fishing on the Pier10:00 am - 2:00 pm Elk Lake

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                    Enjoy a day of sitting on the dock, relaxing, talking, and oh yes, fishing! All the gear, bait, and rods will be provided. Bring snacks, water, a lunch, and a

                    Event Details

                    Enjoy a day of sitting on the dock, relaxing, talking, and oh yes, fishing! All the gear, bait, and rods will be provided. Bring snacks, water, a lunch, and a fishing license if you have one (Freshwater license for Persons with Disabilities can be found online: Angling Licence Fee Reduction Program for B.C. residents with disabilities) However, a license is not necessary. Also, appropriate clothing for the weather, and an umbrella for rain or shine.

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                    (Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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                    Elk Lake

                    Organizer

                    Scott Heronsheron@sci-bc.ca | 250-812-0773

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                    25sep2:00 pm4:00 pmThe Gathering2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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                    This is an online coffee group for friendly conversation, sharing advising and stories, and connecting with others. Please join us if you can and meet others from all over BC! How

                    Event Details

                    This is an online coffee group for friendly conversation, sharing advising and stories, and connecting with others. Please join us if you can and meet others from all over BC!

                    How to Connect to Zoom:

                    –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/88939033043

                    –   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: 893 903 3043

                    –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 377 049 319

                    –  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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                    (Monday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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                    25sep3:30 pm4:30 pmPartner Event: Get Wild Online Dance Class3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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                    Get Wild is a seated based exercise class run by Utah-based instructor Sutter. We dance for an hour building up intensity and speed of movements for a great cardiovascular

                    Event Details

                    Get Wild is a seated based exercise class run by Utah-based instructor Sutter. We dance for an hour building up intensity and speed of movements for a great cardiovascular workout. We modify all movements for each individual to challenge balance, strength and endurance in a way that protects the shoulder joint. Come join us!

                    How to Connect to Zoom:

                    • From your browser: https://utah-health.zoom.us/j/95432957916?pwd=aGJmSFdSbkJObTdselB3VEtTZlBPQT09
                    • Meeting ID: 954 3295 7916 | Password: 909190

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

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                    (Monday) 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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