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How the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Opens Doors: Q+A with Agasha Mutesasira

How the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Opens Doors: Q+A with Agasha Mutesasira

August 24, 2021

Applying to the Gragopean Scholarship Trust was easier than Agasha Mutesasira thought it would be. From this one simple act, there's been tremendous momentum, and many doors have opened for this [...]

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    Accessibility Legislation is Inspirational, even when it isn’t.

    Accessibility Legislation is Inspirational, even when it isn’t.

    June 30, 2021

    While the highly-technical legalese of the Accessible BC Act doesn’t appear to be inspirational at first glance, what it represents, and what it sets in motion is truly inspirational. Chris [...]

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      The GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust: Q&A with Mitch Wheeler

      The GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust: Q&A with Mitch Wheeler

      May 19, 2021

      The GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust helped Mitch return to school with the goal of providing for his family and pursuing a career in construction estimating and drafting and design.

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        The GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust: Q&A with Mujtabaa Saloojee

        The GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust: Q&A with Mujtabaa Saloojee

        April 30, 2021

        Mujtabaa Salojee, a recent recipient of the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust, explains how the funding helped him pursue his passion for art and engineering.

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          Tara Llanes — Born To Mountain Bike

          Tara Llanes — Born To Mountain Bike

          July 27, 2020

          It’s been quite a life journey for SCI BC Peer Tara Llanes, but the one constant throughout it all has been a passion for mountain biking—a sport which she loves sharing with others.

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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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              Real-world study with lidocaine reveals surprising results.

              Real-world study with lidocaine reveals surprising results.

              May 7, 2020

              Real-world study with lidocaine reveals suprising results — new findings by ICORD researchers strongly suggest lidocaine as part of your bowel program is probably doing more harm than good.

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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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                  The Breast Experience: Respiratory Function and Bras

                  The Breast Experience: Respiratory Function and Bras

                  November 19, 2019

                  Question: what’s something used by half the world’s population that can improve respiratory function, posture and self-esteem, but is one of the most commonly misinformed purchases?

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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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                      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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                      28jun4:00 pm5:00 pmAsk the Expert - Skin and Wound (Intertrigo)4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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                      The “Heat Dome” in BC, Summer of 2021, brought forward an issue in the minds (and bodies) of many Peers; a complicated ‘heat rash’ in the folds

                      Event Details

                      The “Heat Dome” in BC, Summer of 2021, brought forward an issue in the minds (and bodies) of many Peers; a complicated ‘heat rash’ in the folds of the skin of wheelchair users. With summer now upon us, and the possibility of another rise in temperature, we thought we would bring the topic up now to help those who might experience this issue which affects Skin and Wound Care. This rash is called Intertrigo and Jessica Lee and Patricia Dahlback from Coloplast will be explaining what it is how to prevent, recognize and treat it. Hosted by our own Scott Heron.

                      Pat Dahlbeck graduated from the University of Alberta in 1977 as an RN. She obtained her BScN in 1992 and completed her Enterostomal Therapy Program in 2009. She also obtained her Nurse Continence Advisory Certification in 2012. Pat has over 40 years’ experience working in both in acute care and in the community. She is currently employed with Alberta Health Services Facility Living as a casual Wound, Ostomy and Continence Consultant.

                      Jessica Lee is a Registered Nurse and Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse. She previously worked in both the acute and community setting as a WOCN. She currently works as a Territory Manager for Coloplast Skin and Wound Care.

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                      Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83790410446

                      Meeting ID: 837 9041 0446

                      Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kedeaEtHEu

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                      (Tuesday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

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                      28jun5:00 pm6:00 pmPhotography Workshops* Postponed5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

                      Event Details

                      *Please note that the Photography Workshops are postponed until further notice. Hosted by Matt Pregent, this workshop series will look at various topics of photography like composition, lenses, exposure and more.

                      Event Details

                      *Please note that the Photography Workshops are postponed until further notice.

                      Hosted by Matt Pregent, this workshop series will look at various topics of photography like composition, lenses, exposure and more. Attendees will gain experience taking photos with their phones and/or digital cameras and learn the main differences between a digital camera and phone camera. Participants will use what they learn by practising in between sessions and will also have the opportunity to ask questions. During the workshops we’ll discuss how we can adapt photography in our everyday lives and abilities.

                      Matt Pregent was born and raised in Montreal and moved to Vancouver, BC in 1995 with his parents. He’s always had a passion for photography and founded MP Photography to pursue this work while also providing consultation as a travel agent.

                      There are 7 workshops in this series. Please register in advance to save your spot!: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdeygqzouH9fOLRt8Lf_XCySqTkIQFt_J

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

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

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                      29jun11:00 am11:45 amHome Workout with Marney11:00 am - 11:45 am

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below. Join SCI BC peer Marney Smithies for an at-home 45-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with video, but

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below.

                      Join SCI BC peer Marney Smithies 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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                      29jun12:00 pm1:00 pmSCI&U Mindfulness with Mary-Jo12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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                      The Craig Neilsen Foundation has funded a series of mindfulness events for the SCI community on YouTube and Zoom. These sessions are guided by Mary-Jo Fetterly of Vancouver,

                      Event Details

                      The Craig Neilsen Foundation has funded a series of mindfulness events for the SCI community on YouTube and Zoom. These sessions are guided by Mary-Jo Fetterly of Vancouver, BC, a pioneer in the field of adaptive yoga and mindfulness.

                      More Info: https://sci-and-u.ca/basic_pages/34

                      YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/5683LIFE

                      Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6153667370?pwd=Q1BxdlVLcHNzWjNWWGxmRXgyK0hIdz09

                      Meeting ID: 615 366 7370

                      Passcode: aj82vd

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                      (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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                      29jun1:00 pm2:00 pmOkanagan Online Chin Up-Chin Wag with Spring Hawes1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below. Spring Hawes will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below.

                      Spring Hawes will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This is a partnership event with SCI BC and Accessible Okanagan and is video, voice and phone friendly.

                      How to Connect to Zoom: 

                      –   From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89872170883

                      –   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: 898 7217 0883

                      –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 898 7217 0883

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

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                      (Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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                      Spring Hawes

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