How We Do Stuff – Find a Hobby & Get Involved!
There’s a whole world of hobbies and passions to explore! Here are some resources to help you pursue new activities—indoors, outdoors, solo or in a group.
Transgender with a Disability: One Man’s Journey Towards Acceptance and Belonging
Trevor had a secret: for 10 years he’d been living as a trans man. But when a Peer from his own SCI community came out, Trevor finally found his voice.
Power Chair Travel Tips
As a power chair user, travelling isn’t always the easiest task. Expert peers, wheelchair manufacturers and airlines give their best tips to traveling with a power chair!
Love Me? Love My Catheter – He Said, She Said
Romance, passion, and …. catheters? Two SCI BC Peers—one male and one female—to take us through the ins and outs of sex, SCI and catheterization.
7 Easy Tips To Make Cooking More Accessible
For many people with disabilities, cooking can be a daunting task. Limited hand function, inaccessible spaces, and budgetary constraints tend to leave home cooking on the back burner. We asked a group of kitchen-savvy Peers to share their top tips and tricks for frustration-free cooking.
11 Things I Love About My Wheelchair
It’s a love-hate relationship when it come to wheelchairs, but this Valentine’s Day we’re all about the love. Here’s 11 things our Peers love about their rides.
The Language of Disability: Why I’m Crippled and Not Physically Challenged
Gimp. Cripple. Spaz. When it comes to the language of disability, the line between empowering slang and offensive slurs isn’t always so clear.
Doggone Dilemma: A Look at BC Service Dog Legislation
Earlier this year, the BC government modernized its service dog legislation. Some critics say the legislation is too restrictive, and others say it doesn’t go far enough to ensure all dogs are legitimate and trained to meet the standards. What do you think?
Get Fit in the New Year: 11 Workout Tips for People with SCI
It’s that time of year again. A new year means new resolutions to ‘get fit’ and hit the gym, but statistics show that most New Year’s goals end in failure due to their unrealistic nature. Let’s fix that.
Winter Rules: Snow Removal Bylaws in British Columbia
Snow and ice can cause a lot of problems for people in wheelchairs. We’ve compiled a list of bylaws for major municipalities in BC to help you navigate even the toughest terrain!
Tips and Tricks for Holiday Travel
‘Tis the season for holiday travel! Leaving your home when you have to catheterize requires that you make some extra preparations for both your journey and stay. Here are some tips and tricks to make things easier!
The Inside Scoop: How Frozen Dessert Gave Paraplegic Kevin Carta a New Lease on Life
After his accident, Kevin Carta needed something more than a typical office job to motivate him. Cue Frozen Coconut – an organic, lactose-free dessert that gave Carta a new lease on life.