Celebrating our Charity Challenge 10th Anniversary: Alumni Racer Profile with Suzan Jennings
To celebrate our 10th anniversary of the Charity Challenge we’re taking a trip down memory lane with some previous racers. First up, is Suzan Jennings!
Meet Your Charity Challenge Team Captain!
When the pandemic hit, Nicole Saleh became more involved with SCI BC than ever before. Her newfound role as online event host and fitness aficionado led to friendships, fun, and now – Charity Challenge Team Captain!
New SCI BC Adaptive Cycling Program
What bike should I get? How do I find the right fit? Where are the accessible trails near me? Get all the answers to these questions and more with our NEW adaptive cycling program coming this spring!
The Spin Doctor: Breastfeeding after SCI
Like all mothers, women with SCI may experience common breastfeeding challenges – but for mothers with SCI there are often additional challenges. In this Spin Doctors series, we explore solutions to these difficulties.
Chairstuff’s New Community & Education Section Offers Curated Information and Videos.
In Chairstuff’s new Community & Education section of their website, you’ll find carefully sourced information on Self-Catheterization, Bowel Routines, Foley Catheters and Condom Catheters.
Best Gloves for Winter Wheeling
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!
Building a Better FreeWheel
An inside look at how BCIT and ICORD researcher Dr. Jaimie Borisoff is taking one of the most popular wheelchair add-ons ever created to the next level.
Are Our Emergency Preparations and Responses Inclusive?
In this blog, our Executive Director, Chris McBride, shares his thoughts on society’s need for accessible emergency response plans when natural disasters strike.
Back in the Hunt: An Accessible Hunting Adventure
A unique partnership between Kelowna-based Accessible Wilderness Expeditions and an Okanagan construction company is providing opportunities for peers to experience big game hunting in BC’s backcountry.
Be Seen…Get a Brake! The Best Wheelchair Lights for Visibility
Research from ICORD confirms that adding visibility elements to your wheelchair is the best way to stay safe at night. Here’s why!
Winter Wheeling: Accessible Outdoor Trails in & Around Vancouver
Our InfoLine received a call asking about places to go wheeling in and around Vancouver in the winter. Staff rang in with some of their favourite places, including trails that are firm enough for wet west coast adventures, pathways with ocean, mountain and forest views, and routes with bunnies, birds and float homes!
The Spin Doctor: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Several peers have asked us about carpal tunnel syndrome pain that has intensified with age, and surgery options to ease it. We referred to some trusted online sources and asked two of our peers who have dealt with this problem to share their experiences.