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.
How Do I Get There? Modo May Be the Answer
Getting there is half the battle. Thankfully, SCI BC has you covered with Modo’s accessible van. Read on for the wheel deal!
Access and Allies: London
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 from his trip to London, England.
Robot Ride: The Future of Transportation
Are driverless vehicles such as the ELA (ELectric Automation) the future of transportation? We took a test ride to find out!
Congrats to our Peer Mohee on his Canadian citizenship!
One of our Peers, Mohee, recently received his Canadian citizenship. Mohee immigrated to Canada after his spinal cord injury in Iran.
Marches, Street Festivals, and Parades: Top Accessibility Tips for Navigating Crowded Celebrations
Whether it’s catching a local music festival, marching or rallying for a cause, or navigating a bustling street fair, crowded events can be stressful for people with disabilities. Here’s a list of things to consider to help make your experience as stress-free—and safe—as possible.Â
Access & Allies: North America
SCI BC Peer Murray Siple has an eye for finding unique, wheelchair-friendly places to stay while away from home. Here are some of his top recommendations for wheelchair users looking to travel in Canada and the US and helpful tips for a smooth trip.
Access & Allies: International
Avid traveler and SCI BC Peer Murray Siple has seen the good, the bad and everything in between when it comes to wheelchair-friendly travel. Here are some of his top recommendations for unique and accessible places to stay around the world.
Chaise Roulante: Thanksgiving in Montreal
Emma Kivisild has travelled to Montreal several times with varying levels of mobility – she has MS and now uses a wheelchair. But on her recent Thanksgiving trip, she experienced the difference in accessibility between the East and West like never before.
Adventure with SCI: VIA Rail. Everyone is Welcome
Travelling with a disability can be a daunting process. When Suzan Jennings decided to use VIA Rail to travel from Sarnia to Ottawa, she was pleasantly surprised by the accessibility accommodations.
Adventure with SCI: Royal Treatment in Mexico
When former photo-journalist and stroke-survivor Dannielle Hayes returned to Mexico on vacation she expected heat and bugs, not to be treated like a queen.Â
Adventure with SCI: (Re)Finding my Sea Legs
When seasoned traveller and stroke-survivor Dannielle Hayes got the opportunity to cruise from BC to California, she jumped at the chance… so to speak.