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There are lots of changes afloat at SCI BC. After a highly-successful summer of fun and friends, we bid adieu to three of our excellent teams members, and hello to some new recruits!

With BC's municipal elections coming up Oct 20, British Columbians are gearing up to have their say. So where and how can people with physical disabilities vote? We've compiled a list of voting locations and accessible options in urban centres across the province.

British Columbians can cast their vote and help choose the women and men who make up our province’s local governments. But how many will? Our Executive Director Chris McBride weighs in.

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.

Studies suggest that cannabis can provide a range of health benefits for people with disabilities. As the October 17 legalization date approaches, we offer you this pot primer.

It's not every day you see a group of wheelchair users out on the lake shore, rods in hand. But these Surrey residents with SCI didn’t let expectations—or the rain—hold them back.

Imagine living a life not knowing when MS will rob you of your physical functions and hijack your mobility. Guest blogger Linda Tang takes us along on her journey with disability.

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.

Whether it's catching a local music festival, marching or rallying for a cause, or navigating a bustling street fair, crowded events can be stressful for people with disabilities. Here's a list of things to consider to help make your experience as stress-free—and safe—as possible. 

As a visually impaired adult, Heather Lamb relies on many forms of public transportation to get around. Here's why she thinks Northern BC's new bus service must do better.