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.
Adventure with SCI: VIA Rail. Everyone is Welcome
Travelling with a disability can be a daunting process. When Suzan Jennings decided to use VIA Rail to travel from Sarnia to Ottawa, she was pleasantly surprised by the accessibility accommodations.
Adventure with SCI: Royal Treatment in Mexico
When former photo-journalist and stroke-survivor Dannielle Hayes returned to Mexico on vacation she expected heat and bugs, not to be treated like a queen.Â
Adventure with SCI: (Re)Finding my Sea Legs
When seasoned traveller and stroke-survivor Dannielle Hayes got the opportunity to cruise from BC to California, she jumped at the chance… so to speak.
Haida Gwaii: Wheelchair to the Edge of the World
Emma Kivisild: dreamer, adventurer, wheelchair user. Here’s how one SCI BC Peer pulled off the accessible trip of a lifetime—and why you’ll want to plan a trip to Haida Gwaii, too.
Adventure with SCI: Hitting the Waves in a Beach Wheelchair
The only thing between you and the water is a funny plastic contraption. SCI BC Peer Tabassum Chagani reflects on her accessible beach chair experience—and shares why everyone should venture out of their comfort zones and into the waves.
Fires, Floods, and Emergencies: What You Can Do To Help
It’s that time of year again. A new year means new resolutions to ‘get fit’ and hit the gym, but statistics show that most New Year’s goals end in failure due to their unrealistic nature. Let’s fix that.
Get Fit in the New Year: 11 Workout Tips for People with SCI
It’s that time of year again. A new year means new resolutions to ‘get fit’ and hit the gym, but statistics show that most New Year’s goals end in failure due to their unrealistic nature. Let’s fix that.
Winter Rules: Snow Removal Bylaws in British Columbia
Snow and ice can cause a lot of problems for people in wheelchairs. We’ve compiled a list of bylaws for major municipalities in BC to help you navigate even the toughest terrain!