Go Vote 2022: Essential Information for Accessible Elections
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.
#AllOnBoard For Affordable and Accessible Transportation
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.
Taking a Drive Down Memory Lane: Two SCI BC Peers & One Iconic Car
One iconic car. Two larger-than-life owners and friends. Big Red was a familiar sight to many older Peers during the early days of Spinal Cord Injury BC.
How Do I Get There? Modo May Be the Answer
Getting there is half the battle. Thankfully, SCI BC has you covered with Modo’s accessible van. Read on for the wheel deal!
How the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Changed Everything: Q+A with Fiona Ma
Fiona Ma received GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust funding to pursue a degree in nursing! Here’s how the scholarship impacted her education and life goals.
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.
Congrats to our Peer Mohee on his Canadian citizenship!
One of our Peers, Mohee, recently received his Canadian citizenship. Mohee immigrated to Canada after his spinal cord injury in Iran.
Four Ways to Combat Isolation This Holiday Season
Isolation. Loneliness. These may be common words or feelings, especially as the holidays approach.
54 Movies in 16 Days: My VIFF Holiday Auction Experience
Our 2017 winner of the SCI BC Holiday Auction’s Vancouver International Film Festival season tickets shares her experience of 54 movies in 16 days!
Marches, Street Festivals, and Parades: Top Accessibility Tips for Navigating Crowded Celebrations
Whether it’s catching a local music festival, marching or rallying for a cause, or navigating a bustling street fair, crowded events can be stressful for people with disabilities. Here’s a list of things to consider to help make your experience as stress-free—and safe—as possible.Â
A Fresh Start: How Moving to Vancouver Gave Me a New Perspective
At 21 years old, Gabe was stuck in a rut. Newly injured and emotionally numb, it wasn’t until he met his girlfriend that he decided to take a leap of faith. That courageous leap led him to Vancouver, BC and a fresh start that changed his life.
Dating with a Disability: How I Met the Love of My Life Online
Can you find your soulmate—someone who sees past your disability—online? Johanna Johnson explores the unexpected romance of looking for love on the web.