Advocacy - Spinal Cord Injury BC

#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.

True Accessibility and Inclusiveness

New legislation is vital, but creating incentives might be more important. Where does the new Accessible Canada Act fit into this notion? Our Executive Director weighs in.

Much More Than Coffee: South Fraser Active Living Group

In two short years, the South Fraser Active Living Group has taken Peer power to a whole new level.

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.

Walt’s Time: He’s Far From Finished

Walt Lawrence has lived a remarkably long and healthy life for someone with C2-C3 quadriplegia who is dependent on a ventilator—and he’s far from finished.

Nothing but the Truth..Except Trust

How do we know what the truth is? The short answer is you need to turn to those you can trust.

The Basics You Should Know: Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada

Medical Assistance in Dying: it’s a legal reality in Canada but remains an uncomfortable topic for many people, especially people with disabilities.

Call Me Taylor: Transgender and SCI

A new, more accepting day is gradually dawning for transgender people, who are using the opportunity to move from the shadows and live more openly and confidently. Taylor Straw, who just happens to be an SCI BC Peer, is among them.

NCLGA Calls for Changes to BC Building Code

Be it resolved that… In an effort to improve accessibility standards, the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) calls for updates to the BC building code.