Congrats to our Peer Mohee on his Canadian citizenship!
One of our Peers, Mohee, recently received his Canadian citizenship. Mohee immigrated to Canada after his spinal cord injury in Iran.
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.
Moving On: A Roll in the Right Direction
If life has taught Jessica Kruger anything, it’s how to deal with—and embrace—change. As her role as SCI BC Event Lead (and office pastry extraordinaire) comes to an end, Jess shares how (and why) she’s moved on—with her profession, her athletic career, and her disability.
Hearts in Motion: How I Found Love at an SCI BC Event
What would happen if singles began a huge paradigm shift? If innocent connections led to partnerships beyond the social norms? SCI BC Peer Ashley Swartz explores how an unexpected moment of attraction revealed the man of her dreams.
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.
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.
A Fresh Start: How Moving to Vancouver Gave Me a New Perspective
At 21 years old, Gabe was stuck in a rut. Newly injured and emotionally numb, it wasn’t until he met his girlfriend that he decided to take a leap of faith. That courageous leap led him to Vancouver, BC and a fresh start that changed his life.
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.
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.
Dear Dancefloor Companion: I Wish You’d Quit Calling Me an Inspiration
Sure, her dance moves are kickass. But are you going to tell every other dancing person at the bar that they are inspiring? Probably not.
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.
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.