A Matter of Style: Adaptive Clothing Option in BC
SCI BC peer Derek Jezewsky has always enjoyed dressing and looking smart. With his new business, he’s overjoyed to be helping other peers discover—or rediscover—their own fashion sense.
Breakdown Blues: The Real Cost of Wheelchair Repairs
New research sheds light on just how unreliable wheelchairs are—and the high costs of getting them repaired.
Why do you need a Power of Attorney?
Appointing a trusted family member or a friend as power of attorney is something that should be considered with care and with the help of a lawyer. Read on to find out what it is exactly, how it works and what can happen if you don’t have one.
How the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Opens Doors: Q+A with Agasha Mutesasira
Applying to the Gragopean Scholarship Trust was easier than Agasha Mutesasira thought it would be. From this one simple act, there’s been tremendous momentum, and many doors have opened for this deserving recipient.
Tough Pants: Protective Pants for the Adaptive Climber
The popularity of adaptive climbing continues to grow, but how do you protect the lower limbs and skin of climbers with SCI? A unique collaboration of climbers, designers and an outdoor clothing manufacturer stylishly solve this problem.
New Playgrounds in Northern BC Feature Accessibility
BC Parks introduces new accessible playgrounds in the Omineca Peace Region in Northern BC.
PAD Your Ride: How to Choose the Right Power Assist Device
Thinking about adding a power assist device to your manual wheelchair? New findings by BC researchers break down the pros and cons of each option.
Accessibility Legislation is Inspirational, even when it isn’t.
While the highly-technical legalese of the Accessible BC Act doesn’t appear to be inspirational at first glance, what it represents, and what it sets in motion is truly inspirational. Chris McBride explains why it’s written this way, and the magnitude of change the Act is intended to achieve.
What’s a Go Bag & Why Have One?
What if you’re visiting a friend and you’re unable to return home? Or, how about if you’re separated from your luggage, or in a situation where you need to extend your stay? What could you not live without? In this blog, learn all about GoBags—what they are, and what needs to be in them.
Freedom to Roam with Access BC
Access BC is helping to expand accessible outdoor recreational opportunities, tourist attractions, and destinations. Here’s how.
Introduction to Class Action Law with Slater Vecchio LLP
Our sponsors at Slater Vecchio LLP are experts in their field. In this blog, they explain class action law, how to get involved, and why it is important.
Travelling and Catheterization
As restrictions slowly start to loosen and safe travelling seems more and more like a possibility, you may be looking to make travel plans. Here are some tips on travelling and catheterization from our sponsors at Coloplast to help you prepare.