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.
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.
A Fresh Start: How Moving to Vancouver Gave Me a New Perspective
At 21 years old, Gabe was stuck in a rut. Newly injured and emotionally numb, it wasn’t until he met his girlfriend that he decided to take a leap of faith. That courageous leap led him to Vancouver, BC and a fresh start that changed his life.
Call Me Taylor: Transgender and SCI
A new, more accepting day is gradually dawning for transgender people, who are using the opportunity to move from the shadows and live more openly and confidently. Taylor Straw, who just happens to be an SCI BC Peer, is among them.
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.
Nutrition. Fitness. Connection. Mindfulness… And what it all means when it comes to SCI.
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.
SCI and Mental Wellbeing: Top 25 Takeaways from our Annual Health Forum
Connection. Nutrition. Fitness. Pain Management. Mindfulness. These tips and tricks from our 2016 SCI Mental Wellbeing Forum can change your life.
A Holistic Approach to SCI: Bridging the Gap Between Mental and Physical Health
Research shows that mental and physical health are deeply intertwined. So why do we keep separating the two?
Crossing the Line: 10 Tips for Partner Caregivers
Becoming the primary caregiver of a partner with a new SCI can be daunting. These 10 tips can help you balance the roles of partner/caregiver successfully.
18 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got Pregnant
Having a baby? Karen Hodge reveals what they didn’t mention during her preconception consultation and shares her tips for a healthy post-injury pregnancy.