Pat Harris – My Monthly Donation is a Gift of Appreciation
When I was 10 years old I was injured in a riverbank cave-in. Back then, SCI BC was called the Canadian Paraplegic Association, and I had no idea how this organization would shape my life. I’m a SCI BC peer, former staff member and a monthly donor, and I’d like to share my story.
Safely Cast Your Vote in the Upcoming Provincial Election
Elections BC has been working with the office of the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC to provide us with safe options for voting. Here are three ways to cast your ballot.
Emergency Essentials for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities face unique challenges when it comes to emergency preparation, evacuation, shelter, and the recovery process. By planning ahead you can more confidently protect yourself when disaster strikes.
The Importance of Peer Groups and Zoom-Bonding.
These days while we’re practising social distancing, connection and friendships are more important than ever. For a person with a disability, the bonds that are being built in peer groups and over zoom or by phone are even more vital than ever.
You can help our most vulnerable neighbours…people like Jeff.
Since the outbreak, we have been overwhelmed by desperate calls. Every day we hear from people who can’t get vital medical supplies. And many are scared to leave their homes for fear of contracting a virus that is deadly for those with compromised health. It’s all causing unprecedented stress and anxiety. But you can help our most vulnerable neighbours . . . people with a spinal cord injury. People like Jeff.
Chairstuff and SCI BC Partnership
We’re excited to announce that Spinal Cord Injury BC and Chairstuff have entered a new, long-term partnership to help provide continued support and programs throughout BC!
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.
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.
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.
Walt’s Time: He’s Far From Finished
Walt Lawrence has lived a remarkably long and healthy life for someone with C2-C3 quadriplegia who is dependent on a ventilator—and he’s far from finished.
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.
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.