News and Blog Archives

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.

People with disabilities face unique challenges when it comes to emergency preparation, evacuation, shelter, and the recovery process. By planning ahead you can more confidently protect yourself [...]

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.

Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life-threatening complication of a spinal cord injury that happens at T6 or above. Learn more about the signs, symptoms and prevention of AD—with [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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

The buzz keeps growing about the potential of neurostimulation to restore function for people with SCI. Is the hype warranted? ICORD’s Dr. Tom Nightingale helps us put it all into perspective.

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.