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 Row For Health: Using Adapted Rowing Machines for Fitness and Health

Row For Health: Using Adapted Rowing Machines for Fitness and Health

September 1, 2020

Can adapted rowing machines help to maintain health and fitness? Here's how researchers are helping to create accessible exercise options.

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     Surveys for People with Disabilities during COVID-19

    Surveys for People with Disabilities during COVID-19

    June 25, 2020

    When the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, there was an enormous amount of uncertainty about what the future would hold. Along with it, came an enormous amount of surveys. To help navigate this [...]

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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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         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.

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        • marney smithiesthis sounds exciting & promising, for onc...
         Pleasure Principles Part 2: Partners and Peer Support

        Pleasure Principles Part 2: Partners and Peer Support

        May 29, 2019

        Sex is healthy. In your own privacy or with a partner, you deserve to have a sexual life, if you want it, says Dr. Stacy Elliott.

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           Pleasure Principles Part 1: SCI and Sexuality

          Pleasure Principles Part 1: SCI and Sexuality

          May 7, 2019

          Every person with SCI should unlock their sexual potential. Getting started is easier than you think, says Sexual Medicine Physician and Clinical Professor, Dr. Stacy Elliott. Here’s how.

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             7 Easy Tips To Make Cooking More Accessible

            7 Easy Tips To Make Cooking More Accessible

            March 31, 2017

            For many people with disabilities, cooking can be a daunting task. Limited hand function, inaccessible spaces, and budgetary constraints tend to leave home cooking on the back burner. We asked a [...]

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               SCI and Mental Wellbeing: Top 25 Takeaways from our Annual Health Forum

              SCI and Mental Wellbeing: Top 25 Takeaways from our Annual Health Forum

              April 29, 2016

              Connection. Nutrition. Fitness. Pain Management. Mindfulness. These tips and tricks from our 2016 SCI Mental Wellbeing Forum can change your life.

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                 Dishing on the SCI BC Cooking Classes

                Dishing on the SCI BC Cooking Classes

                October 5, 2014

                Are you a rookie, emerging foodie or an expert chef? No matter your level, these evenings are for fun mingling, while learning about and creating good food.

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                • John WellingsI guess I would fall under the rookie categor...
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                12apr1:00 pm3:00 pmReachOut! Virtual Peer Group - South Fraser Active Living @ Home1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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                Zoom connection info is below. Join this fun and active group from the Surrey, Delta and Langley areas for some great conversation. This event is video, voice and phone friendly. NOTE: This

                Event Details

                Zoom connection info is below.

                Join this fun and active group from the Surrey, Delta and Langley areas for some great conversation. This event is video, voice and phone friendly.

                NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Virtual Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

                How to Connect to Zoom:

                • From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/85861898783
                • From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get into the meeting. Meeting ID: 858 6189 8783
                • Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 858 6189 8783
                • 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.

                Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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                (Monday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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                South Fraser Active Living Groupsfactiveliving@gmail.com

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                13apr11:00 am12:00 pmKamloops Online Peer Meet-up11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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                Zoom connection info is below. Missing your Kamloops buddies? Join Scotty & Tyler for a weekly online meet-up! NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Online Peer Groups. Zoom online

                Event Details

                Zoom connection info is below.

                Missing your Kamloops buddies? Join Scotty & Tyler for a weekly online meet-up!

                NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Online Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

                How to Connect to Zoom: 

                –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/98960820179

                –   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: 989 6082 0179

                –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 989 6082 0179

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

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                Scott Jamessjames@sci-bc.ca | 250-308-1997

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                13apr4:00 pm5:00 pmHandcycle Choice and Fit Q&A4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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                Always wanted a handcycle but don’t know what to choose? Trying to troubleshoot a fit issue? Questions about Top End handcycles? Join us for a Q&A with Katrina Piparo, Product

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                Always wanted a handcycle but don’t know what to choose? Trying to troubleshoot a fit issue? Questions about Top End handcycles? Join us for a Q&A with Katrina Piparo, Product Manager at Top End to talk handcycles! More info/questions you’d like to see covered in this series? email jmaffin@sci-bc.ca

                Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkduuprDwsEtSCGpL810kqKbw88J5xfAH4 

                After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

                Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback
                 

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

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                14apr1:00 pm3:00 pmOkanagan Chin Up - Chin Wag1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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                Zoom connection info is below. Scotty and James 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.

                Scotty and James 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.

                Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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                (Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

                Organizer

                Scott Jamessjames@sci-bc.ca | 250-308-1997

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