Go Vote 2022: Essential Information for Accessible Elections
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.
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.
In this blog, our Executive Director, Chris McBride, shares his thoughts on society’s need for accessible emergency response plans when natural disasters strike.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
New accessible cabins at Cultus Lake offer an amazing barrier-free camping experience for SCI BC Peers and their families thanks to BC Parks.
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
29sep11:00 am11:30 amShoulder Class with Scotty11:00 am - 11:30 am
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
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
(Friday) 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Scott Jamessjames@sci-bc.ca | 250-308-1997
29sep7:30 pm9:30 pmOnline Games Night!7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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
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:
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
30sep10:00 am2:00 pmPeer Fishing on the Pier10:00 am - 2:00 pm Elk Lake
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
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
Elk Lake
Scott Heronsheron@sci-bc.ca | 250-812-0773
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
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
Seymour Valley trailway located in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
4400 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC
Peter Chisholmpchisholm@sci-bc.ca | 604.739.5913