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Tag Archives for: "accessible transit"
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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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       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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              30jan2:00 pm3:00 pmMarney's Home Gym with Special Guest Dr. Jasmin Ma2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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              Zoom connection info is below. Join SCI BC peer Marney Smithies for an hour long group fitness session. Marney is joined by Dr. Jasmin Ma, an adapted personal trainer and UBC

              Event Details

              Zoom connection info is below.

              Join SCI BC peer Marney Smithies for an hour long group fitness session. Marney is joined by Dr. Jasmin Ma, an adapted personal trainer and UBC faculty member. Anyone is welcome to join!

              Join via Zoom:

              https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6042502000?pwd=cnBNeGJWb1N6LzN0RDZwWGc0eE41dz09

              Time

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

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              30jan6:00 pm7:00 pmBook Club with Lisa6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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              Zoom connection info is below. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the books you’re reading, join SCI BC peer Lisa Hislop and the book club readers as we work

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              Zoom connection info is below.

              If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the books you’re reading, join SCI BC peer Lisa Hislop and the book club readers as we work our way through books we’ve always wanted to read (the books are available as audiobooks, digital and hard copy versions). Each week, we read about an hour of the book (or three chapters), then meet to discuss it. We go over what happened and dip our toes into literary analysis, discussing the plot, themes, characters, the author, the time period, and other influences. It usually takes us between 8 and 20 weeks to read the longer texts and 2 to 4 weeks for shorter stories and plays. Once we’re nearing the end of a book, we submit books we’d like to try and choose the group favourite for our next read. Feel free to pop in and check us out!

              The group is reading Beloved by Toni Morrison.

              According to Good Reads, Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Toni Morrison’s Beloved is a spellbinding and dazzlingly innovative portrait of a woman haunted by the past. Combining the visionary power of legend with the unassailable truth of history, Morrison’s unforgettable novel is one of the great and enduring works of American literature.

              How to Connect to Zoom:

              –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/91890201610

              –   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: 918 9020 1610

              –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 918 9020 1610

              –  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! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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              (Monday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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              30jan6:00 pm7:00 pmQuad Life with Ean Price6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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              Join host Ean Price for a casual chat about life and quadriplegia. Contact Jenna if you have any questions or if you’d like more info: jwright@sci-bc.ca

              Event Details

              Join host Ean Price for a casual chat about life and quadriplegia. Contact Jenna if you have any questions or if you’d like more info: jwright@sci-bc.ca


              https://sci-bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/quadgroup-ean.mp4

              How to Connect to Zoom:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86892984948

              –   From your browser: –   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: 868 9298 4948

              –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 868 9298 4948

              –  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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              (Monday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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              Pine Centre Mall3055 Massey Drive

              31jan1:00 pm3:00 pmPrince George Peer Meet-up1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pine Centre Mall, 3055 Massey Drive

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              Meet up with some of our Prince George peers at the Pine Centre Mall for a cup of coffee or a beverage on us! Gain support and tips from other

              Event Details

              Meet up with some of our Prince George peers at the Pine Centre Mall for a cup of coffee or a beverage on us! Gain support and tips from other people with SCI or related physical disabilities, share stories, and make new connections.

              We hope to see you there!

               

              Time

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

              Location

              Pine Centre Mall

              3055 Massey Drive

              Organizer

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

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              Prince George Golf & Curling Club2601 Recplace Dr, Prince George

              31jan1:00 pm3:00 pmPrince George Peer Meet-up1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Prince George Golf & Curling Club, 2601 Recplace Dr, Prince George

              Event Details

              Meet up with some of our Prince George peers at the Prince George Curling Club for a cup of coffee or a beverage on us! Gain support and tips from

              Event Details

              Meet up with some of our Prince George peers at the Prince George Curling Club for a cup of coffee or a beverage on us! Gain support and tips from other people with SCI or related physical disabilities, share stories, and make new connections.

              We hope to see you there!

               

              Time

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

              Location

              Prince George Golf & Curling Club

              2601 Recplace Dr, Prince George

              Organizer

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

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