Moving Matters (Or Peek Before You Pack)
Moving is a challenge for everyone. But for SCI BC Peers, especially those who rely on government services, moving to a new location in our province can be a particularly stressful undertaking.
Tips For Working With Your Condo’s Strata Council For Common Area Accessibility
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 improvements.
Walt’s Time: He’s Far From Finished
Walt Lawrence has lived a remarkably long and healthy life for someone with C2-C3 quadriplegia who is dependent on a ventilator—and he’s far from finished.
Chaise Roulante: Thanksgiving in Montreal
Emma Kivisild has travelled to Montreal several times with varying levels of mobility – she has MS and now uses a wheelchair. But on her recent Thanksgiving trip, she experienced the difference in accessibility between the East and West like never before.
NCLGA Calls for Changes to BC Building Code
Be it resolved that… In an effort to improve accessibility standards, the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) calls for updates to the BC building code.
Accessibility 2024: A Step Forward, But Is It Enough?
The Disability White Paper process aimed to make BC the most progressive jurisdiction for people living with disabilities in Canada. Now, the final document and recommendations are out.
Spin Editorial – Disability White Paper
What would it take to make BC the most progressive place to live for people with disabilities? The Disability White Paper process aims to find out.
Adaptable, accessible housing: but why does it matter to ME?
Read Heather’s blog to find out why everyone should care about accessible housing, even people who don’t currently need it.