Access & Allies: International
Avid traveler and SCI BC Peer Murray Siple has seen the good, the bad and everything in between when it comes to wheelchair-friendly travel. Here are some of his top recommendations for unique and accessible places to stay around the world.
Pole Sport & Sex: How Canadian wheelchair user Erin Clark is redefining the standards of pole sport and art
Meet Erin Clark, a pole sport enthusiast and wheelchair user who has taken the highly competitive world of pole sport by storm, through the combination of acrobatics and artistic moves- all on a vertical metal pole.
Moving On: A Roll in the Right Direction
If life has taught Jessica Kruger anything, it’s how to deal with—and embrace—change. As her role as SCI BC Event Lead (and office pastry extraordinaire) comes to an end, Jess shares how (and why) she’s moved on—with her profession, her athletic career, and her disability.
Read It Your Way: Library Resources for People with Disabilities in BC
If you have a disability, the library may bring up more questions than answers: Does the facility have an accessible ramp or elevator? Can that small print get any bigger? And what if I can’t hold a physical book?
Work: How to Manage Bladder Issues
Bladder issues can’t be left at home but they don’t have to have a big impact on your workday. Here are some tips so you can concentrate on doing a good job.
Rehab Rap: Botox for SCI Complications
Dr. Andrei Krassioukov explains how Botox can reduce SCI complications with input from SCI peers Teri Thorson and John Chernesky.
Inner Strength Training
Ten years ago, Master Michael Sirota led a series of ground-breaking self defence workshops for in- and out-patients at GF Strong. Now, with Para Taekwondo set to make its debut at the 2020 Paralympics and Therapeutic Martial Arts programs taking hold around the world, a growing number of supporters want to see the classes make a comeback.
Wheeled Mobility
Five things I wish I could tell industrial designers: My love/hate relationship with the internet-fuelled cult of wheelchair industrial design concepts
Why Number Two Is Priority One
SFU Researcher Dr. Victoria Claydon recently completed an ambitious three-year study on bowel care, and its relationship to autonomic dysreflexia and quality of life. The results are eye-opening.
Salt Spring Reflections
When Karen Hodge wanted to escape the bustle of the city with her family, she found a cabin on Salt Spring Island was the perfect place to stop and reflect.
The Importance of Routine: Inspiration for Fitting Catheterizations (IC) Into Your Daily Life
Daily life can be busy, especially after an SCI. These tips for creating a catheterization routine will give you the freedom to focus on the good times.
Adventure with SCI: Yellowstone National Park
Barcelona native, Manu Heras, always dreamed of visiting Yellowstone National Park. When he finally got the chance it was everything he hoped it would be.