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 Go Vote 2022: Essential Information for Accessible Elections

Go Vote 2022: Essential Information for Accessible Elections

September 25, 2022

Where and how can people with physical disabilities vote? We've compiled a list of voting locations and options in urban centres across the province for BC's municipal elections.

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     Are Our Emergency Preparations and Responses Inclusive?

    Are Our Emergency Preparations and Responses Inclusive?

    January 5, 2022

    In this blog, our Executive Director, Chris McBride, shares his thoughts on society’s need for accessible emergency response plans when natural disasters strike.

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       Accessibility Legislation is Inspirational, even when it isn’t.

      Accessibility Legislation is Inspirational, even when it isn’t.

      June 30, 2021

      While the highly-technical legalese of the Accessible BC Act doesn’t appear to be inspirational at first glance, what it represents, and what it sets in motion is truly inspirational. Chris [...]

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         Tips For Working With Your Condo’s Strata Council For Common Area Accessibility

        Tips For Working With Your Condo’s Strata Council For Common Area Accessibility

        September 23, 2020

        Getting your strata to understand about accessibility and to cooperate can be challenging to say the least. Here is how one SCI BC peer successfully lobbied their strata council for accessibility [...]

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           BC SCI Network Accessibility Legislation Consultations: Summary & Report

          BC SCI Network Accessibility Legislation Consultations: Summary & Report

          January 21, 2020

          In 2019, the BC SCI Network hosted a series of accessibility legislation community consultations to gather feedback on what would make Canada accessible and inclusive for all. Key findings and [...]

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             Cabin Fever: Accessible Cabins at Cultus Lake

            Cabin Fever: Accessible Cabins at Cultus Lake

            November 25, 2019

            New accessible cabins at Cultus Lake offer an amazing barrier-free camping experience for SCI BC Peers and their families thanks to BC Parks.

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               Looking for an Accessible Career Opportunity? YVR Hosts Inclusive Career Fair

              Looking for an Accessible Career Opportunity? YVR Hosts Inclusive Career Fair

              November 15, 2019

              People with disabilities are a large pool of potential employees. To help promote accessible employment opportunities, our partners at YVR held their first Inclusive Hiring Fair to reach job [...]

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                 #AllOnBoard For Affordable and Accessible Transportation

                #AllOnBoard For Affordable and Accessible Transportation

                October 29, 2019

                How can we ensure our transportation systems are affordable and accessible to those who need them most? As part of Transit 2050 consultations, the #AllonBoard campaign addressed this question.

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                   Wheel Love: A New Documentary on Love, Sex, Relationships, Fertility and SCI

                  Wheel Love: A New Documentary on Love, Sex, Relationships, Fertility and SCI

                  October 7, 2019

                  Whether you're a Peer interested in having a family, or just someone who appreciates stellar film-making, you don’t want to miss a compelling new short documentary conceived by Wheel Love’s [...]

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                     Road Trip Camping Spots: Ryan’s Top Picks

                    Road Trip Camping Spots: Ryan’s Top Picks

                    August 26, 2019

                    Avid road-tripper and SCI BC Peer Coordinator, Ryan, has created a map of the numerous places he's travelled across North America. Here he's gathered his top 3 in BC, and top 3 elsewhere, based [...]

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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.

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                      29sep11:00 am11:30 amShoulder Class with Scotty11:00 am - 11:30 am

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                      Join Scotty for some stretching, and deep breathing concentrating on shoulder and mental health every Friday from 11-11:30 am. Zoom details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85340956612

                      Event Details

                      Join Scotty for some stretching, and deep breathing concentrating on shoulder and mental health every Friday from 11-11:30 am.

                      Zoom details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85340956612

                      Time

                      (Friday) 11:00 am - 11:30 am

                      Organizer

                      Scott Jamessjames@sci-bc.ca | 250-308-1997

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                      29sep7:30 pm9:30 pmOnline Games Night!7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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                      ZOOM connection info is below Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown and

                      Event Details

                      ZOOM connection info is below

                      Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown and learn a new one. Join in, connect, play and have a great time! You’ll need to register for a free account from Board Game Arena https://www.boardgamearena.com/ beforehand to be ready to play.

                      How to Connect to Zoom:

                      • From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/83870102526
                      • 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: 838 7010 2526
                      • Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 838 7010 2526
                      • If not in BC, find your local number here: zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

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


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                      (Friday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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                      30sep10:00 am2:00 pmPeer Fishing on the Pier10:00 am - 2:00 pm Elk Lake

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                      Enjoy a day of sitting on the dock, relaxing, talking, and oh yes, fishing! All the gear, bait, and rods will be provided. Bring snacks, water, a lunch, and a

                      Event Details

                      Enjoy a day of sitting on the dock, relaxing, talking, and oh yes, fishing! All the gear, bait, and rods will be provided. Bring snacks, water, a lunch, and a fishing license if you have one (Freshwater license for Persons with Disabilities can be found online: Angling Licence Fee Reduction Program for B.C. residents with disabilities) However, a license is not necessary. Also, appropriate clothing for the weather, and an umbrella for rain or shine.

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                      (Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

                      Location

                      Elk Lake

                      Organizer

                      Scott Heronsheron@sci-bc.ca | 250-812-0773

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                      Seymour Valley trailway located in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve4400 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC

                      30sep1:00 pm4:00 pmAdaptive Cycling: Club BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) with Peter Chisholm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Seymour Valley trailway located in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, 4400 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC

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                      Bring your own bike and join other adapted cyclists at Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve Trail in North Vancouver for a group ride! Email Peter at

                      Event Details

                      Bring your own bike and join other adapted cyclists at Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve Trail in North Vancouver for a group ride!

                      Email Peter at pchisholm@sci-bc.ca or Avery at aalbrecht@sci-bc.ca for more information.

                      Learn more about SCI BC’s Adaptive Cycling Program here.

                       

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                      (Saturday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

                      Location

                      Seymour Valley trailway located in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve

                      4400 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC

                      Organizer

                      Peter Chisholmpchisholm@sci-bc.ca | 604.739.5913

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