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.
The BC Poverty Reduction Strategy and SCI
Living with SCI and similar physical disabilities is expensive and brings some unique challenges to making a steady, liveable income. This spring, when the provincial government asked for input on a future poverty reduction strategy, our SCI BC Peers made their voices heard.
Access BC at Central Okanagan Tourism Industry Showcase
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and SCI BC present the Access BC project at the Central Okanagan Tourism Industry Showcase.
Take a Pass On the Snake Oil but Not These SCI Exercise Guidelines
We live in a golden age of quackery in which we are constantly bombarded by fake news and bogus “science.” So how do we know which guidelines to trust?
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.
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?
Call Me Taylor: Transgender and SCI
A new, more accepting day is gradually dawning for transgender people, who are using the opportunity to move from the shadows and live more openly and confidently. Taylor Straw, who just happens to be an SCI BC Peer, is among them.
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!
NCLGA Calls for Changes to BC Building Code
Be it resolved that… In an effort to improve accessibility standards, the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) calls for updates to the BC building code.
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.
New Accessible Voting Machines Make For Most Inclusive Municipal Elections Yet
In the 2014 BC Municipal Elections, new accessible tools and voting technologies mean there’s every reason to have your say.