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 Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for People with Spinal Cord Injury?

Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for People with Spinal Cord Injury?

March 11, 2021

With the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccination program underway in BC, and around the world, we have received a number of questions from our community on the safety and efficacy of vaccines for [...]

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     Three Simple Words – It Gets Better: How You Can Help this Holiday Season

    Three Simple Words – It Gets Better: How You Can Help this Holiday Season

    December 3, 2020

    As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, we know the holidays will look very different this year. It can be a lonely and frightening time, especially for those who are more [...]

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       Safely Cast Your Vote in the Upcoming Provincial Election

      Safely Cast Your Vote in the Upcoming Provincial Election

      October 14, 2020

      Elections BC has been working with the office of the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC to provide us with safe options for voting. Here are three ways to cast your ballot.

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         The Importance of Peer Groups and Zoom-Bonding.

        The Importance of Peer Groups and Zoom-Bonding.

        September 22, 2020

        These days while we're practising social distancing, connection and friendships are more important than ever. For a person with a disability, the bonds that are being built in peer groups and [...]

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           The Caregiver Paradox: What Do You Do When You Can’t Socially Distance?

          The Caregiver Paradox: What Do You Do When You Can’t Socially Distance?

          July 17, 2020

          What do you do when it’s impossible to practise social distancing? That’s the dilemma faced by many of our Peers with quadriplegia who rely on caregivers every day.

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             BC SCI Network Response to COVID-19

            BC SCI Network Response to COVID-19

            June 30, 2020

            With all of the disruptions caused by COVID-19, it can be hard to keep track of what's happening in your community. Rest assured, the BC SCI Community Services Network is here for you. Read about [...]

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               Surveys for People with Disabilities during COVID-19

              Surveys for People with Disabilities during COVID-19

              June 25, 2020

              When the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, there was an enormous amount of uncertainty about what the future would hold. Along with it, came an enormous amount of surveys. To help navigate this [...]

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                 You can help our most vulnerable neighbours…people like Jeff.

                You can help our most vulnerable neighbours…people like Jeff.

                May 25, 2020

                Since the outbreak, we have been overwhelmed by desperate calls. Every day we hear from people who can’t get vital medical supplies. And many are scared to leave their homes for fear of [...]

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                   COVID-19 Funding for SCI BC

                  COVID-19 Funding for SCI BC

                  April 17, 2020

                  SCI BC is grateful to receive COVID-19 emergency response grants from Craig H. Neilsen Foundation and the Vancouver Foundation. These funds will help us continue to provide services throughout [...]

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                     What To Do While Practising Physical Distancing

                    What To Do While Practising Physical Distancing

                    March 25, 2020

                    These days, we’re all spending more time inside to stay safe and healthy. Practising physical distancing may seem like a daunting task, but we're in this together. To help curb boredom and [...]

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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.

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                      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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                      (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

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                      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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