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Maintenance Guide for Users of Manual and Power Wheelchairs

Last modified on November 27, 2020

This fact sheet from the Model Systems Translation Centre explains the importance of wheelchair maintenance. It identifies when to inspect specific parts and functions and signs of problems to look for.

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We acknowledge that our provincial work takes place on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have lived on and cared for the land for time immemorial. SCI BC’s head office, GF Strong resource centre, and shared Victoria office are located on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Coast Salish peoples – Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, and Lekwungen Nations. Our Prince George regional office is on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.

Upcoming Events

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The District on Bernard565 Bernard Ave

09aug1:00 pm2:00 pmOkanagan Women's Coffee Group1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The District on Bernard, 565 Bernard Ave

Event Details

Join Spring Hawes and other ladies for some connection and conversation over coffee. RSVP to Spring at shawes@sci-bc.ca beforehand if you can, to make sure we can save you a

Event Details

Join Spring Hawes and other ladies for some connection and conversation over coffee. RSVP to Spring at shawes@sci-bc.ca beforehand if you can, to make sure we can save you a spot!

Time

(Tuesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

The District on Bernard

565 Bernard Ave

Organizer

Spring Hawes

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09aug5:00 pm6:00 pmPhotography Workshops* Postponed5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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*Please note that the Photography Workshops are postponed until further notice. Hosted by Matt Pregent, this workshop series will look at various topics of photography like composition, lenses, exposure and more.

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*Please note that the Photography Workshops are postponed until further notice.

Hosted by Matt Pregent, this workshop series will look at various topics of photography like composition, lenses, exposure and more. Attendees will gain experience taking photos with their phones and/or digital cameras and learn the main differences between a digital camera and phone camera. Participants will use what they learn by practising in between sessions and will also have the opportunity to ask questions. During the workshops we’ll discuss how we can adapt photography in our everyday lives and abilities.

Matt Pregent was born and raised in Montreal and moved to Vancouver, BC in 1995 with his parents. He’s always had a passion for photography and founded MP Photography to pursue this work while also providing consultation as a travel agent.

There are 7 workshops in this series. Please register in advance to save your spot!: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdeygqzouH9fOLRt8Lf_XCySqTkIQFt_J

Time

(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Organizer

Teri Thorsontthorson@sci-bc.ca | 778-834-2056

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10aug11:00 am11:45 amHome Workout with Marney11:00 am - 11:45 am

Event Details

Zoom connection info is below. Join SCI BC peer Marney Smithies for an at-home 45-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with video, but

Event Details

Zoom connection info is below.

Join SCI BC peer Marney Smithies for an at-home 45-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with video, but audio and dial-in are available. Please have the following items handy for your workout session:

-Free weights
-Theraband
-Long stick like a broom stick
-Water to drink

How to Connect to Zoom:

– From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/488630051

– From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 488 630 051

– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 488 630 051

– If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

Time

(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 11:45 am

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10aug12:00 pm1:00 pmSCI&U Mindfulness with Mary-Jo12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Event Details

The Craig Neilsen Foundation has funded a series of mindfulness events for the SCI community on YouTube and Zoom. These sessions are guided by Mary-Jo Fetterly of Vancouver,

Event Details

The Craig Neilsen Foundation has funded a series of mindfulness events for the SCI community on YouTube and Zoom. These sessions are guided by Mary-Jo Fetterly of Vancouver, BC, a pioneer in the field of adaptive yoga and mindfulness.

More Info: https://sci-and-u.ca/basic_pages/34

YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/5683LIFE

Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6153667370?pwd=Q1BxdlVLcHNzWjNWWGxmRXgyK0hIdz09

Meeting ID: 615 366 7370

Passcode: aj82vd

Time

(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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peaceful scene water after sunset with stacked stones in the foreground

10aug2:00 pm3:00 pmNorthern BC Online Coffee Group2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Details

Zoom connection info is below. Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual,

Event Details

Zoom connection info is below.

Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual, conversational meetup with others in your region. This event is video, voice and phone friendly.

How to Connect to Zoom:

– From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/650057658

– From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 650 057 658

– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 650 057 658

– If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

Time

(Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Organizer

Brandy Stilesbstiles@sci-bc.ca | 250-563-6942

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