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 Go Vote 2022: Essential Information for Accessible Elections

Go Vote 2022: Essential Information for Accessible Elections

September 25, 2022

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.

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     BC SCI Network Accessibility Legislation Consultations: Summary & Report

    BC SCI Network Accessibility Legislation Consultations: Summary & Report

    January 21, 2020

    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 [...]

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       Cabin Fever: Accessible Cabins at Cultus Lake

      Cabin Fever: Accessible Cabins at Cultus Lake

      November 25, 2019

      New accessible cabins at Cultus Lake offer an amazing barrier-free camping experience for SCI BC Peers and their families thanks to BC Parks.

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         Looking for an Accessible Career Opportunity? YVR Hosts Inclusive Career Fair

        Looking for an Accessible Career Opportunity? YVR Hosts Inclusive Career Fair

        November 15, 2019

        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 [...]

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           #AllOnBoard For Affordable and Accessible Transportation

          #AllOnBoard For Affordable and Accessible Transportation

          October 29, 2019

          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.

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             Wheel Love: A New Documentary on Love, Sex, Relationships, Fertility and SCI

            Wheel Love: A New Documentary on Love, Sex, Relationships, Fertility and SCI

            October 7, 2019

            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 [...]

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               This is my Life for Now…Until Further Notice: The Topsy-Turvy World of MS

              This is my Life for Now…Until Further Notice: The Topsy-Turvy World of MS

              September 11, 2019

              Imagine living a life not knowing when MS will hijack your mobility. Guest writer Linda Tang takes us on her journey with disability through prose and poetry.

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                 Road Trip Camping Spots: Ryan’s Top Picks

                Road Trip Camping Spots: Ryan’s Top Picks

                August 26, 2019

                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 [...]

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                   A Good Reason to Smile: First Wheelchair Accessible Dental Chair

                  A Good Reason to Smile: First Wheelchair Accessible Dental Chair

                  August 23, 2019

                  Dr. David Burdett’s New Westminster dental clinic debuts what’s believed to be the first wheelchair accessible dental chair in British Columbia.

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                     Clear Vision: SCI and Optometry

                    Clear Vision: SCI and Optometry

                    July 22, 2019

                    Dr. Paul Clark has enjoyed a rewarding career as an optometrist with an SCI, and has some insight for those seeking to maximize their vision and eye health.

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                      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.

                      Upcoming Events
                      Current Month

                      01feb11:00 am11:45 amHome Workout with Rod Bitz11:00 am - 11:45 am

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below. Join Rod Bitz for an at-home 45-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with video, but audio and dial-in

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below.

                      Join Rod Bitz for an at-home 45-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with video, but audio and dial-in are available. Please have the following items handy for your workout session:

                      -Free weights
                      -Theraband
                      -Long stick like a broom stick
                      -Water to drink

                      How to Connect to Zoom:

                      –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/488630051

                      –   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: 488 630 051

                      –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 488 630 051

                      –  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.

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                      Time

                      (Wednesday) 11:00 am - 11:45 am

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                      01feb2:00 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.

                      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.

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

                      Organizer

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

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                      01feb4:00 pm6:00 pmManaging the Winter Blues4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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                      The winter months in British Columbia can be a time when people struggle with low mood. There are ways to help lift mood and feel better. Using the slogan “Take

                      Event Details

                      The winter months in British Columbia can be a time when people struggle with low mood. There are ways to help lift mood and feel better. Using the slogan “Take your MEDSS!” (M-mindfulness E-exercise D-diet S-sleep S-social connection) a panel of Peer experts will provide useful information in these key areas that influence our health and well-being. The workshop will also offer those interested an opportunity to make a personal action plan.

                      Register for SCI BC’s informative workshop and beat those winter blues: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMld-2hrjspE9bJOeUjhKI9gVUJw_rWPxBC

                      Contact Peter Chisholm at pchisholm@sci-bc.ca for more info.

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                      (Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

                      Organizer

                      Peter Chisholmpchisholm@sci-bc.ca | 604.739.5913

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                      01feb6:00 pm8:00 pmMonthly Writer’s Workshop6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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                      There are three keys to better writing: The first is talking about what you read (shameless plug for SCI BC’s book club). The second is sharing your writing with

                      Event Details

                      There are three keys to better writing: The first is talking about what you read (shameless plug for SCI BC’s book club). The second is sharing your writing with fellow writers. And the third is learning to give and receive critique (the word is pretentious, but the group is not). 

                      If you’ve never attended a writer’s workshop before, I know what you’re thinking: Sharing?! And while it’s true that some people write for themselves, the rest of us dream of our work being enjoyed by another person one day, which means that when you’re ready, you will need to take the leap. And what better place than a small group of people who all feel the same churning feeling in their midsection!

                      Our monthly writer’s workshop is a cozy place where we take turns sharing our writing and learning how to give and receive productive feedback. Your host, Lisa Hislop, is a professional fiction editor who will help you strengthen your writing and build your confidence as a writer.

                      How to Connect to Zoom:

                      • From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82415469600 
                      • 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: 824 1546 9600
                      • Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 838 7010 2526
                      • If not in BC, find your local number here: 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 Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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                      (Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

                      Organizer

                      Teri Thorsontthorson@sci-bc.ca | 778-834-2056

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                      Cloverdale Recreation Centre6188 176 St

                      01feb6:00 pm8:00 pmPizza & Games Night6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cloverdale Recreation Centre, 6188 176 St

                      Event Details

                      Pizza AND games?? What could be better? Come by the Cloverdale Recration Centre for some friendly competition and a tasty bite with SCI BC peers. Please RSVP with Rod Bitz at

                      Event Details

                      Pizza AND games?? What could be better? Come by the Cloverdale Recration Centre for some friendly competition and a tasty bite with SCI BC peers.

                      Please RSVP with Rod Bitz at rbitz@sci-bc.ca to confirm your spot (and your slice!). We hope to see you there.

                      Time

                      (Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

                      Location

                      Cloverdale Recreation Centre

                      6188 176 St

                      Organizer

                      Rod Bitz

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