Canadians Make Waves at the World Adaptive Surfing Championship
The 2016 World Adaptive Surfing Championship featured athletes from 22 countries—and, for the first time, a contingent of Canadians. SCI BC Peers and Team Canada Manager Gerry Burns reports.
Okanagan Flooding: Be Prepared
With flood warnings for the Okanagan this weekend and the potential for floods in other areas, we are sending this urgent reminder for everyone throughout the province (and beyond) to be prepared for natural disaster emergencies.
Adventure with SCI: Overnight Camping Tips
A night in nature can be daunting, but camping is still possible (and enjoyable) after SCI! Here are our top camping tips for a successful sleepover in the Great Outdoors.
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.