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 BC Bus North: Is Northern BC’s Greyhound stand-in widening the accessibility gap?

BC Bus North: Is Northern BC’s Greyhound stand-in widening the accessibility gap?

July 30, 2018

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.

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     Exploring Southern Alberta by Wheelchair: How A Canadian Company Got Accessible Tourism Right

    Exploring Southern Alberta by Wheelchair: How A Canadian Company Got Accessible Tourism Right

    September 2, 2015

    Is Southern Alberta an accessible tourism black hole? Learn what's out there and how to visit with a tour company that has you—and your wheelchair—covered!

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       Ridiculous Challenges & Racing Chairs: The 2014 Bus Stop Hop

      Ridiculous Challenges & Racing Chairs: The 2014 Bus Stop Hop

      July 29, 2014

      Sometimes the road to rehabilitation includes hilarious quests around the city, awkward photos with strangers, and some quality time with public transit (which, despite an unfortunate snag here [...]

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      • Shannon GibneyWow, sounds like you guys had quite a day! ...
       TransLink commits $1 million to HandyDART

      TransLink commits $1 million to HandyDART

      June 24, 2014

      This past month TransLink made a substantial pledge to the accessible transit service. But is the extra $1 million in funding enough?

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         Vancouver Car Co-op Welcomes Accessible Van

        Vancouver Car Co-op Welcomes Accessible Van

        June 9, 2014

        It’s official! Modo, the Vancouver-based car share, has added an accessible van (#521) to its 300-vehicle fleet.

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           TransLink shares news of their accessibility initiatives

          TransLink shares news of their accessibility initiatives

          August 12, 2013

          Spinal Cord Injury BC asked TransLink about what they are doing to make our transit experience more accessible. This is what they had to say.

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             Bus drivers gone wild, in a good way

            Bus drivers gone wild, in a good way

            July 30, 2013

            With so many incidents of bus drivers' bad attitudes, it's easy to overlook the drivers who do extra things to make their passengers' days better. However, there are some drivers who use the [...]

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              08mar1:00 pm3:00 pmReachOut! Virtual Peer Group - South Fraser Active Living @ Home1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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              Zoom connection info is below. Join this fun and active group from the Surrey, Delta and Langley areas for some great conversation. This event is video, voice and phone friendly. NOTE: This

              Event Details

              Zoom connection info is below.

              Join this fun and active group from the Surrey, Delta and Langley areas for some great conversation. This event is video, voice and phone friendly.

              NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Virtual Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

              How to Connect to Zoom:

              • From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/85861898783
              • From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get into the meeting. Meeting ID: 858 6189 8783
              • Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 858 6189 8783
              • If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

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

              Have ideas for other ReachOut! sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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              (Monday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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              South Fraser Active Living Groupsfactiveliving@gmail.com

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              09mar11:00 am12:00 pmKamloops Online Peer Meet-up11:00 am - 12:00 pm

              Event Details

              Zoom connection info is below. Missing your Kamloops buddies? Join Scotty & Tyler for a weekly online meet-up! NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Online Peer Groups. Zoom online

              Event Details

              Zoom connection info is below.

              Missing your Kamloops buddies? Join Scotty & Tyler for a weekly online meet-up!

              NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Online Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

              How to Connect to Zoom: 

              –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/98960820179

              –   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: 989 6082 0179

              –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 989 6082 0179

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

              Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback

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              (Tuesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

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              10mar1:00 pm3:00 pmOkanagan Chin Up - Chin Wag1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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              Zoom connection info is below. Scotty and James will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This

              Event Details

              Zoom connection info is below.

              Scotty and James will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This is a partnership event with SCI BC and Accessible Okanagan and is video, voice and phone friendly.

              How to Connect to Zoom: 

              –   From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89872170883

              –   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: 898 7217 0883

              –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 898 7217 0883

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

              Have ideas for other ReachOut! Virtual sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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              (Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

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              10mar2:00 pm3:00 pmNorthern BC Online Coffee Group2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

              Event Details

              Zoom connection info is below. Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual,

              Event Details

              Zoom connection info is below.

              Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual, conversational meetup with others in your region. This event is video, voice and phone friendly.

              Just a reminder with the end of daylight savings time, some areas of the province will no longer be on the same time zone.

              NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Virtual Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

              How to Connect to Zoom:

              –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/650057658

              –   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: 650 057 658

              –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 650 057 658

              –  If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

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

              Have ideas for other ReachOut! Virtual sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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              (Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

              Organizer

              Brandy Stilesbstiles@sci-bc.ca | 250-563-6942

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