Hello, Winter: 11 Tips to Navigate the Cold with SCI
Here are a few SCI-friendly reminders for navigating your neighbourhood in sub-zero temperatures, finding local events to keep active, and staying safe.
South Fraser Active Living Group’s Beautiful Getaway to Agur Lake
Earlier this year, a group of friends in the South Fraser Active Living Group read an email that grabbed their interest. “Why not?” they thought.
From Wheelchair to Aircraft: How Your Airline Can Help You Get On Board
When booking a flight, wheelchair users will be asked if they can self-transfer or need assistance. Here’s a guide to clarify the available options.
Access & Allies: North America
SCI BC Peer Murray Siple has an eye for finding unique, wheelchair-friendly places to stay while away from home. Here are some of his top recommendations for wheelchair users looking to travel in Canada and the US and helpful tips for a smooth trip.
Access BC at Central Okanagan Tourism Industry Showcase
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and SCI BC present the Access BC project at the Central Okanagan Tourism Industry Showcase.
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.
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
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.
Adventure with SCI: Getting Back to Travelling
Before he was injured, Manu Heras loved to travel. Now, the Barcelona native is back on the road, crossing continents, mingling with locals, and seeking out adventures off the beaten track.
7 Easy Tips To Make Cooking More Accessible
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 group of kitchen-savvy Peers to share their top tips and tricks for frustration-free cooking.
11 Things I Love About My Wheelchair
It’s a love-hate relationship when it come to wheelchairs, but this Valentine’s Day we’re all about the love. Here’s 11 things our Peers love about their rides.
Top 10 Tips for Finding an Accessible Cruise
For people with disabilities, traveling the high seas isn’t always smooth sailing. Minimize the hassle—and maximize the relaxation—with this essential checklist for booking an accessible cruise.