How to Engage in Activism Without Attending a Protest
If you feel passionate about a movement what can you do to support it? With COVID-19 and as a person with a disability, do you feel safe participating in a protest? Here is some info on how to get involved and effect change while staying safe.
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.
How the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust Changed Everything: Q+A with Fiona Ma
Fiona Ma received GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust funding to pursue a degree in nursing! Here’s how the scholarship impacted her education and life goals.
The Basics You Should Know: Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada
Medical Assistance in Dying: it’s a legal reality in Canada but remains an uncomfortable topic for many people, especially people with disabilities.
Marches, Street Festivals, and Parades: Top Accessibility Tips for Navigating Crowded Celebrations
Whether it’s catching a local music festival, marching or rallying for a cause, or navigating a bustling street fair, crowded events can be stressful for people with disabilities. Here’s a list of things to consider to help make your experience as stress-free—and safe—as possible.Â
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.
Adaptable, accessible housing: but why does it matter to ME?
Read Heather’s blog to find out why everyone should care about accessible housing, even people who don’t currently need it.
Don’t fall through the cracks: learn about and change the issues now
Read Heather’s blog to find out more about some of the issues in our social services system, why they matter, and why everyone should get involved.
Disability awareness: what’s your role?
Read Heather’s blog to learn about disability awareness and the various ways it can be approached.