PeerSAY: Self-Serve Gas Stations
Whether road tripping, evacuating or commuting, SCI BC peers have been on the road this summer. Here’s what they shared with us about fueling up when venturing beyond the range of full serve gas stations.
Fight or Flight?
Coinciding with Canada’s first National Air Accessibility Summit, a new study highlights the challenges of air travel for wheelchair users with SCI—and how to make it better.
Smooth Sailing: Hullo Ferries’ Accessibility Journey
How the SCI BC community helped advocate for improved wheelchair accessibility aboard the new ferry service.
Ask InfoLine: Drive Wheel/Handcycle Attachments
Jocelyn Maffin, SCI BC’s Associate Director of Service Delivery, shares everything you need to know about handcycle attachments.
Sea Change
Access to commercial seaplane service in BC appears to be improving in one fell swoop, thanks to some willing captains of the industry, a unique made-in-BC accessibility device, and the tenacity of one SCI BC peer.
Charges Pending
Electric vehicle charging stations are popping up around the province, but people with disabilities are being left out.
Fun With Three Wheels
SCI BC peer, Simon Harrington has discovered the amazing Can-Am three wheelers and how they can open the door to experiencing the joys of motorcycling.
A Beach Wheelchair Story From Our Peer, Emma
SCI BC peer, Emma Kivisild, discovered a beach wheelchair rental opportunity from Tourism Tofino and shares her summer story on the beach.
#AllOnBoard For Affordable and Accessible Transportation
How can we ensure our transportation systems are affordable and accessible to those who need them most? As part of Transit 2050 consultations, the #AllonBoard campaign addressed this question.
Active Transportation Summit: Accessible for All
SCI BC’s Information Resource Specialist, Heather Lamb, recently attended the Active Transportation Summit in New Westminster and was impressed by the conference’s accessibility. Here are her thoughts on the event.
Access & Allies: Paris
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. Follow his adventures around the world in this accessible travel series.
YVR Emergency Simulation
In April, our accessible travel partners at YVR asked us to participate in an emergency simulation with first responders and staff. Our Peer Coordinator Ryan shares his experience as a participant.