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.
Wheelchair 101: Maintenance and Minor Repairs
How do I change a flat tire? What should I have in my toolkit? How often should I check my chair? Macdonald’s Home Health Care recently shared their tips with our Surrey Peer Coffee group and we’ve compiled them here as a handy reference.
Calorie Crunch: Nutrition and SCI
Dr. Kristine Cowley explores the link between SCI and obesity with new research from the University of Manitoba—you may be surprised by what she found.
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!
How the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Changed Everything: Q+A with Holli Vander Wyk
Holli Vander Wyk received GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust funding to pursue a degree in Indigenous Studies, to become a teacher! Here’s how the scholarship impacted her education and life goals.
SCI BC Practicum Student Shares Her Para Nordic Skiing Experience
The World Para Nordic Skiing Championships brought attention and awareness to para sports in Prince George. SCI BC Practicum student, Alecia, shares her experience of the event and offers some advice on para sport options in BC.
How the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Changed Everything: Q+A with Fiona Ma
Fiona Ma received GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust funding to pursue a degree in nursing! Here’s how the scholarship impacted her education and life goals.
It’s All Downhill From Here!
After his injury, Cole Hoodicoff never expected to be able to rip down a rugged mountain trail. That all changed when SCI BC invited the Castlegar teenager to an adapted mountain bike camp.
How the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Changed Everything: Q+A with Riley Martin
Riley Martin received GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust funding to pursue a degree in law! Here’s how the scholarship impacted his education and life goals.
“Were You Nervous?” Solo Camping with an SCI
SCI BC’s Peer Support Program Coordinator Ryan reflects on his first solo camping trip of many, after his spinal cord injury.
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.
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.