CROWDFUNDING 101: How To Start Your Own Online Fundraiser
With traditional funding sources drying up, people with disabilities are turning to the online fundraising world for options. Could crowdfunding be right for you?
Emergency Preparedness 101
“The Big One” is coming … how can people with disabilities prepare for an earthquake or emergency? Follow these must-know tips to stay safe.
18 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got Pregnant
Having a baby? Karen Hodge reveals what they didn’t mention during her preconception consultation and shares her tips for a healthy post-injury pregnancy.
4 Smart Ways to Prevent a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary tract infections can be painful and dangerous—and all too common in people with SCI. Stick to these simple tricks to minimize your risk of UTIs.
If I Knew Then: 8 Years After My Injury, I Finally Understand What It Means to Be “Okay”
“You are never going to walk again.” When Jessica Kruger first heard those words she was barely 15. Now, the quadriplegic model and athlete reflects on what it means to heal and grow.
Canada’s Most Accessible Park? Haida Gwaii Opens Wheelchair-Friendly Boardwalks and Virtual Hike
Thanks to collaboration between BC Parks + Old Massett Village Council, one of the world’s greatest natural + cultural wonders is now remarkably accessible.
The Essential Checklist for Your Accessible Winery Tour Vacation
Spring marks the start of wine tour season in British Columbia. Ease those travel headaches with our top tips + focus on what really matters—drinking wine!
15 Best Catheter Travel and Packing Tips
Planes, trains, and buses—oh my! Avoid uncomfortable bladder situations and make the most of your trips with this handy catheter advice from travel experts.
Dating with a Disability: How I Met the Love of My Life Online
Can you find your soulmate—someone who sees past your disability—online? Johanna Johnson explores the unexpected romance of looking for love on the web.
On the brink of a cure?
Don’t be fooled by flashy headlines about SCI cures. SCI BC’s Executive Director, Chris McBride shares his thoughts on the latest “cure”.
Nature for Everybody: New Accessible Trails in BC
The opening of the Great West Life Mobility Trail marked the latest success in accessible trail initiatives in BC. We talk to SCI BC’s Brandy Stiles about the province’s newest all-access paths.
How Accessible Is Your Hotel?
Can your hotel provide accurate information on the specifics of its accessible rooms? Make booking easier by avoiding these “accessible hotel” mistakes.