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: Managing Menstruation
Natasha Prodan-Bhalla, Nurse Practitioner, from the Access Clinic at BC Women’s Hospital shares what you need to know about managing your menstrual cycle.
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Edema and SCI
This information will help those with SCI understand edema and how to prevent and treat it.
Saniya Patel
Saniya is currently on leave and will be returning July 2026. In the meantime, please contact Angela (ascott@sci-bc.ca) with any questions or concerns. Saniya came to Canada from India in 2018 to accompany her spouse and landed in Winnipeg, MB. Shortly after, she moved to BC in January 2021 and feels lucky to have her […]
SCI and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Right now, there’s a lot of COVID-19 information in the news, online and on TV. What and who do we trust? Because there’s so much uncertainty about where to go for reliable information, our team at SCI BC compiled a comprehensive list of trusted sources.
The Spin Doctor: How Do I Manage My Periods with a Spinal Cord Injury?
“I was injured late last year and missed my period for several months. Now it’s back and it feels a lot more complicated to manage – got any tips?” Read on for answers in our Spin Doctor series.
What To Do While Practising Physical Distancing
These days, we’re all spending more time inside to stay safe and healthy. Practising physical distancing may seem like a daunting task, but we’re in this together. To help curb boredom and promote mental health we’ve compiled a list of activities and resources to pass the time at home.
Hello, Winter: 11 Tips to Navigate the Cold with SCI
Here are a few SCI-friendly reminders for navigating your neighbourhood in sub-zero temperatures, finding local events to keep active, and staying safe.
Rehab Rap: Botox for SCI Complications
Dr. Andrei Krassioukov explains how Botox can reduce SCI complications with input from SCI peers Teri Thorson and John Chernesky.
7 Easy Tips To Make Cooking More Accessible
For many people with disabilities, cooking can be a daunting task. Limited hand function, inaccessible spaces, and budgetary constraints tend to leave home cooking on the back burner. We asked a group of kitchen-savvy Peers to share their top tips and tricks for frustration-free cooking.
Chris McBride
In 2010, Chris became the sixth executive director in Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC)’s long history. With over 20 years experience as a spinal cord injury researcher, research centre executive, volunteer, and now community service leader in the spinal cord injury sector, Chris brings a unique set of skills and experiences to his role […]