Go Vote 2022: Essential Information for Accessible Elections

Where and how can people with physical disabilities vote? We’ve compiled a list of voting locations and options in urban centres across the province for BC’s municipal elections.
How the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Opens Doors: Q+A with Agasha Mutesasira

Applying to the Gragopean Scholarship Trust was easier than Agasha Mutesasira thought it would be. From this one simple act, there’s been tremendous momentum, and many doors have opened for this deserving recipient.
The GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust: Q&A with Mujtabaa Saloojee

Mujtabaa Salojee, a recent recipient of the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust, explains how the funding helped him pursue his passion for art and engineering.
Emergency Essentials for People with Disabilities

People with disabilities face unique challenges when it comes to emergency preparation, evacuation, shelter, and the recovery process. By planning ahead you can more confidently protect yourself when disaster strikes.
Relief at Last: Shoulder Pain Research and Treatment

There is a staggeringly high incidence of largely untreatable shoulder pain and injuries in people with SCI who use manual wheelchairs. New research at New Jersey’s Kessler Foundation offers some hope.
Wheel Love: A New Documentary on Love, Sex, Relationships, Fertility and SCI

Whether you’re a Peer interested in having a family, or just someone who appreciates stellar film-making, you don’t want to miss a compelling new short documentary conceived by Wheel Love’s Chelsea McEvoy.
A Good Reason to Smile: First Wheelchair Accessible Dental Chair

Dr. David Burdett’s New Westminster dental clinic debuts what’s believed to be the first wheelchair accessible dental chair in British Columbia.
Reality Check: Is the Neurostimulation Effective?

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.
Clear Vision: SCI and Optometry

Dr. Paul Clark has enjoyed a rewarding career as an optometrist with an SCI, and has some insight for those seeking to maximize their vision and eye health.
Much More Than Coffee: South Fraser Active Living Group

In two short years, the South Fraser Active Living Group has taken Peer power to a whole new level.
Active Transportation Summit: Accessible for All

SCI BC’s Information Resource Specialist, Heather Lamb, recently attended the Active Transportation Summit in New Westminster and was impressed by the conference’s accessibility. Here are her thoughts on the event.
Grow Your Own Cannabis

Have you ever thought about the benefits or growing your own therapeutic cannabis? Here’s what you need to know, before you grow.