Did you know we have over 1,000 online resources for people living with spinal cord injury in our Database? Here are the Top 6 resources, as explained by our InfoLine experts, Heather and Bert.
Getting your strata to understand about accessibility and to cooperate can be challenging to say the least. Here is how one SCI BC peer successfully lobbied their strata council for accessibility [...]
Walt Lawrence has lived a remarkably long and healthy life for someone with C2-C3 quadriplegia who is dependent on a ventilator—and he’s far from finished.
One of our Peers, Mohee, recently received his Canadian citizenship. Mohee immigrated to Canada after his spinal cord injury in Iran.
Living with SCI and similar physical disabilities is expensive and brings some unique challenges to making a steady, liveable income. This spring, when the provincial government asked for input [...]
Be it resolved that... In an effort to improve accessibility standards, the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) calls for updates to the BC building code.
Ahead of our 2016 SCI Health Forum, we asked participants to answer a few key questions about mental wellbeing and SCI. Here's what you said—and what you need to know.
Research shows that mental and physical health are deeply intertwined. So why do we keep separating the two?
Read Heather's blog for an update on SCI BC's housing survey.
On November 21st, The City of Vancouver handed out their 2013 Access and Inclusion and Cultural Harmony Awards.
Anne McEachnieI really want to thank JIll for her efforts...
Maxine Kaufman-LacustaGo for it, Jill!...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.
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
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 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 Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.
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(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
06oct5:00 pm6:00 pmAmbulatory SCI Group5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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
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.
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(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
06oct6:00 pm7:00 pmOnline Trivia!6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join SCI BC peer Rick in this hilarious and friendly, weekly competition. Anyone is welcome to join, and a prize will be mailed to the winner. Tune in right at
Join SCI BC peer Rick in this hilarious and friendly, weekly competition. Anyone is welcome to join, and a prize will be mailed to the winner. Tune in right at 6 pm so you don’t miss out on any of the action.
You must be able to connect to Crowdpurr with your smartphone or computer: http://www.crowd.live/XVT3R
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87980167291
– 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: 879 8016 7291
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 879 8016 7291
– 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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(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Teri Thorsontthorson@sci-bc.ca | 778-834-2056
07oct7:30 pm9:30 pmOnline Games Night!7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
ZOOM connection info is below Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown and
ZOOM connection info is below
Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown and learn a new one. Join in, connect, play and have a great time! You’ll need to register for a free account from Board Game Arena https://www.boardgamearena.com/ beforehand to be ready to play.
How to Connect to Zoom:
If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.
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(Friday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
08oct11:00 am12:00 pmSpanish Lesson: Level 011:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join SCI BC peer Francisco as he teaches us conversational Spanish. Level 0 is for people with no prior Spanish experience. Please register in advance:
Join SCI BC peer Francisco as he teaches us conversational Spanish. Level 0 is for people with no prior Spanish experience. Please register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpc-6vqzIoHNPU2xt1GXjm0SlcBdMytujl
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Teri Thorsontthorson@sci-bc.ca | 778-834-2056
