The Coach Approach

Peer support isn’t new, but what if it could do more? Combining lived experience and research-backed training and tools, peer health coaching helps people with SCI live better. And this is your chance to get involved.
Red and White, But Not Blue?

What the Buy Canadian movement means for people with disabilities and made-in-Canada gems you might not know about.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Sediment in Bladder

“I’ve tried many things to reduce sediment in my bladder… Nothing has worked.” Dr. Lynn Stothers, researcher and urologist, shares her insights.
Making Waves

How the Kamloops Adaptive Waterskiing Club is making a splash with SCI BC peers.
Moving Matters (Or Peek Before You Pack)

Moving is a challenge for everyone. But for SCI BC Peers, especially those who rely on government services, moving to a new location in our province can be a particularly stressful undertaking.
PeerSAY: Self-Serve Gas Stations

Whether road tripping, evacuating or commuting, SCI BC peers have been on the road this summer. Here’s what they shared with us about fueling up when venturing beyond the range of full serve gas stations.
Fight or Flight?

Coinciding with Canada’s first National Air Accessibility Summit, a new study highlights the challenges of air travel for wheelchair users with SCI—and how to make it better.
Breastfeeding Basics

New clinical practice guidelines and a consumer guide for mothers offer evidence-based recommendations for breastfeeding after SCI.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Finding A Place to Workout

“I want to exercise in a gym, but I don’t live in an area where there is a truly accessible facility. I think there are some local gyms that might work, but I’m a little intimidated and not sure how to approach them. Do you have any advice?” To answer this question, we turned to Dr. Jasmin Ma.
Better Bladder Care

An international team of multidisciplinary experts and disability organizations are advocating for universal access to single use catheters for bladder management.
I Feel Like a Woman…

Women with SCI across the world are facing similar healthcare challenges, according to a new survey from the Global Women with SCI Movement.
Access BC Adventures

An inside look at how we are making accessibility a reality across BC.