Four Ways to Combat Isolation This Holiday Season
Isolation. Loneliness. These may be common words or feelings, especially as the holidays approach.
SCI BC’s Top Accessible Holiday Gifts
Here at SCI BC we’ve pulled together a few of our favourite accessible things for the person with a spinal cord injury or disability in your life.
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.
Hello, Winter: 11 Tips to Navigate the Cold with SCI
Here are a few SCI-friendly reminders for navigating your neighbourhood in sub-zero temperatures, finding local events to keep active, and staying safe.
54 Movies in 16 Days: My VIFF Holiday Auction Experience
Our 2017 winner of the SCI BC Holiday Auction’s Vancouver International Film Festival season tickets shares her experience of 54 movies in 16 days!
South Fraser Active Living Group’s Beautiful Getaway to Agur Lake
Earlier this year, a group of friends in the South Fraser Active Living Group read an email that grabbed their interest. “Why not?” they thought.
A Learning Legacy: New Gragopean Scholarships award $83,000 to 11 post secondary students with spinal cord injuries
Thanks to the first-ever Gragopean Scholarships, 11 post-secondary students with spinal cord injury were awarded more than $83,000 to pursue their educations—and their dreams.
Weed 101: An SCI User’s Intro to Cannabis and Legalization
Studies suggest that cannabis can provide a range of health benefits for people with disabilities. As the October 17 legalization date approaches, we offer you this pot primer.
Surrey Residents With SCI Catch New Opportunities
It’s not every day you see a group of wheelchair users out on the lake shore, rods in hand. But these Surrey residents with SCI didn’t let expectations—or the rain—hold them back.
12 Accessible BC Trails to Wander This Summer
Maybe it’s that low Canadian dollar, or maybe you just prefer to spend your spare time here in beautiful BC. Whatever your reason, here are a dozen accessible BC trails to get you out and about this summer.
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
Healthy Food & Bladder Issues
Weight, infection risk, skin condition and digestion are factors that influence your bladder. Learn about the sources for a balanced diet.