SCI BC InfoLine 1 800 689 2477 info@sci-bc.ca
  • About Us
    • About SCI BC
    • Our Staff
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • BC Paraplegic Foundation
    • BC Spinal Cord Injury Network
    • Scholarships and Bursaries
    • Jobs at SCI BC
    • Annual Report
    • Get Our Newsletter
    • Contact Us
    • FAQ
  • Events
    • Monthly
    • Kootenays
    • Northern BC
    • Okanagan
    • Lower Mainland
    • Vancouver Island
    • Online
    • Adaptive Cycling Program
  • Peer Program
    • About Our Peer Program
      • Peer Health Coaching Program
    • Become an SCI BC Member
    • Impact Stories
  • Info Centre
    • SCI Info Database
    • SCI InfoLine
    • SCI BC Marketplace
    • About Spinal Cord Injury
    • Info for the Newly Injured
    • Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL)
    • Spinal Cord Injury Research
    • Information for Newcomers
    • Accessible Travel
      • Accessible Travel Guide
      • Travel Videos
      • Travel Stories
    • Access BC
      • About Access BC
      • Access BC Highlights
      • Accessible Recreation & Travel
      • Access BC Partners
    • SCI Sexual Health Website
    • Living with SCI Website
    • Other SCI Organizations
  • Blog/Stories
    • Blog
    • The Spin Magazine
    • Submit Your Story
  • Support Our Work
    • Donate
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Legacy Giving
    • Volunteer
    • Corporate Engagement
    • Our Supporters
    • Fundraise for SCI BC
    • Fundraising Events
  • About Us
    • About SCI BC
    • Our Staff
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • BC Paraplegic Foundation
    • BC Spinal Cord Injury Network
    • Scholarships and Bursaries
    • Jobs at SCI BC
    • Annual Report
    • Get Our Newsletter
    • Contact Us
    • FAQ
  • Events
    • Monthly
    • Kootenays
    • Northern BC
    • Okanagan
    • Lower Mainland
    • Vancouver Island
    • Online
    • Adaptive Cycling Program
  • Peer Program
    • About Our Peer Program
      • Peer Health Coaching Program
    • Become an SCI BC Member
    • Impact Stories
  • Info Centre
    • SCI Info Database
    • SCI InfoLine
    • SCI BC Marketplace
    • About Spinal Cord Injury
    • Info for the Newly Injured
    • Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL)
    • Spinal Cord Injury Research
    • Information for Newcomers
    • Accessible Travel
      • Accessible Travel Guide
      • Travel Videos
      • Travel Stories
    • Access BC
      • About Access BC
      • Access BC Highlights
      • Accessible Recreation & Travel
      • Access BC Partners
    • SCI Sexual Health Website
    • Living with SCI Website
    • Other SCI Organizations
  • Blog/Stories
    • Blog
    • The Spin Magazine
    • Submit Your Story
  • Support Our Work
    • Donate
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Legacy Giving
    • Volunteer
    • Corporate Engagement
    • Our Supporters
    • Fundraise for SCI BC
    • Fundraising Events

News and Blog Archives

Tag Archives for: "disability issues"
Home » disability issues
 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.

Read More 0
     Emergency Essentials for People with Disabilities

    Emergency Essentials for People with Disabilities

    September 22, 2020

    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 [...]

    Read More 0
       #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.

      Read More 0
         Living with SCI: What You Need to Know About Autonomic Dysreflexia

        Living with SCI: What You Need to Know About Autonomic Dysreflexia

        October 16, 2019

        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 [...]

        Read More 0
           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 [...]

          Read More 0
             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.

            Read More 0
               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 [...]

              Read More 0
                 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.

                Read More 0
                   Reality Check: Is the Neurostimulation Effective?

                  Reality Check: Is the Neurostimulation Effective?

                  August 16, 2019

                  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.

                  Read More 1
                  • marney smithiesthis sounds exciting & promising, for onc...
                   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.

                  Read More 0
                    1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                    page 1 of 7
                    Contact Us
                    • Spinal Cord Injury BC
                    • 780 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6P 5Y7
                    • (604) 324-3611
                    • (604) 326-1229
                    • info@sci-bc.ca
                    • www.sci-bc.ca

                    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

                    06dec2:00 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.

                    more

                    Time

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

                    Organizer

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

                    CalendarGoogleCal

                    Cloverdale Recreation Centre6188 176 St, Surrey, BC

                    06dec6:00 pm8:00 pmPizza & Games Night6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cloverdale Recreation Centre, 6188 176 St, Surrey, BC

                    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, Surrey, BC

                    Organizer

                    Rod Bitz

                    CalendarGoogleCal

                    06dec6:00 pm8:00 pmMonthly Writer’s Workshop6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

                    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

                    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.

                    more

                    Time

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

                    Organizer

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

                    CalendarGoogleCal

                    07dec11:00 am12:00 pmWestcoast Wheelchair Adaptive Boxing featuring Leo Sammarelli11:00 am - 12:00 pm

                    Event Details

                    Zoom connection info is below. SCI BC Peer, Leo Sammarelli has been boxing for 10 years and teaching adaptive boxing since June 2019. We’re excited to announce that he’s now leading

                    Event Details

                    Zoom connection info is below.

                    SCI BC Peer, Leo Sammarelli has been boxing for 10 years and teaching adaptive boxing since June 2019. We’re excited to announce that he’s now leading an online boxing home-workout for Peers! These workouts are designed to help with physical strength and functionality in every day life, and focus on: building core strength, cardiovascular health (adaptive Tabata), range of motion and flexibility, functional breathing, coordination and joint and muscle health. Join him and other peers online for these intense and super fun workouts!

                    Please bring a long stick (broom stick or dowel), free weights (soup cans, etc.) and a theraband.

                    How to Connect to Zoom:

                    –   From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83073079597?pwd=a3AwSU5scnE2cFg4SE8rR3paRTZIUT09

                    –   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: 830 7307 9597

                    –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 830 7307 9597

                    –   If asked for a passcode, please enter: 309381

                    –  If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

                    If you’re interested in working out more often with Leo, he’s teaching two more classes each week through Westcoast Wheelchair Adaptive Boxing.
                    They’re held on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11am and are $12/class. Connect with him at wwaboxing@gmail.com or 778-836-5406, if you would like to join in!

                    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 thorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

                    more

                    Time

                    (Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

                    CalendarGoogleCal

                    07dec5:00 pm6:00 pmAmbulatory SCI Group5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

                    Event Details

                    This ambulatory peer group led by Ryan Clarkson is for those who have some form of ambulation (walking) after a spinal cord injury. We are hoping to have

                    Event Details

                    This ambulatory peer group led by Ryan Clarkson is for those who have some form of ambulation (walking) after a spinal cord injury. We are hoping to have participation from members who are walking full time, and others who still mostly depend on a mobility device to get around. Looking forward to seeing you in this virtual group!

                    How to Connect to Zoom: 

                    –   From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85751728133

                    –   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: 857 5172 8133

                    –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 857 5172 8133

                    If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

                    more

                    Time

                    (Thursday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

                    CalendarGoogleCal

                    Get Our Newsletter
                    Sign up for our newsletter and receive the latest news, blogs, events, and info directly to your inbox!
                    © 2023 Spinal Cord Injury BC. All rights reserved. Charitable Business Number # 11883 5024. View our Terms and Agreement.

                    Start typing and press Enter to search

                    X