Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2021!
Another year, another round-up of our most popular blogs! Despite the ongoing challenges that this year presented we were still able to share some amazing stories about our community, new [...]
Another year, another round-up of our most popular blogs! Despite the ongoing challenges that this year presented we were still able to share some amazing stories about our community, new [...]
Thanks to the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust, these post-secondary students with SCI can pursue their education and big dreams.
2020 was one for the books! And although we couldn't be happier it's coming to an end (seriously, didn't it feel like the longest year ever?), we wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for [...]
Looking for a job is hard work. And for job-seekers with a disability, this process can be even harder. To help navigate the current workforce, we reached out to our partners at YVR who are [...]
As we say goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020, we wanted to take a moment and look back on some of the amazing stories we've shared throughout the year. Here are the top 10 blogs of 2019—we hope [...]
We're excited to announce that Spinal Cord Injury BC and Chairstuff have entered a new, long-term partnership to help provide continued support and programs throughout BC!
Avid road-tripper and SCI BC Peer Coordinator, Ryan, has created a map of the numerous places he's travelled across North America. Here he's gathered his top 3 in BC, and top 3 elsewhere, based [...]
In two short years, the South Fraser Active Living Group has taken Peer power to a whole new level.
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 [...]
Have you ever thought about the benefits or growing your own therapeutic cannabis? Here's what you need to know, before you grow.
We acknowledge that our provincial work takes place on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have lived on and cared for the land for time immemorial. SCI BC’s head office, GF Strong resource centre, and shared Victoria office are located on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Coast Salish peoples – Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, and Lekwungen Nations. Our Prince George regional office is on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.
Missing your Kamloops buddies? Want to meet some new people? Need to chat? Join Tyler at this twice-monthly meet-up for some good conversation and a cup of coffee. We hope
Missing your Kamloops buddies? Want to meet some new people? Need to chat? Join Tyler at this twice-monthly meet-up for some good conversation and a cup of coffee. We hope to see you there!
(Tuesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Chances Barside Lounge & Grill
1250 Halston Ave
Tyler Tingle
Join folks from Fort St. John for an afternoon of coffee and talking at the Pomeroy Sports Centre. Please let Lori know in advance if you plan to attend – email
Join folks from Fort St. John for an afternoon of coffee and talking at the Pomeroy Sports Centre.
Please let Lori know in advance if you plan to attend – email her at lslater@sci-bc.ca to reserve your spot. We hope to see you there!
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pomeroy Sports Centre
9324 – 96th Street
Lori Slaterlslater@sci-bc.ca | 250-262-8599
18may11:00 am11:45 amHome Workout with Marney11:00 am - 11:45 am
Zoom connection info is below. Join SCI BC peer Marney Smithies for an at-home 45-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with video, but
Zoom connection info is below.
Join SCI BC peer Marney Smithies for an at-home 45-minute group fitness session. Anyone is welcome to join! It is best to connect with video, but audio and dial-in are available. Please have the following items handy for your workout session:
-Free weights
-Theraband
-Long stick like a broom stick
-Water to drink
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/488630051
– 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: 488 630 051
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 488 630 051
– 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.
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(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 11:45 am
18may12:00 pm1:00 pmSCI&U Mindfulness with Mary-Jo12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom connection info is below. Get comfortable, allow yourself to relax and notice the peaceful feelings in your mind. This guided meditation is led by peer Mary-Jo Fetterly, a pioneer in
Zoom connection info is below.
Get comfortable, allow yourself to relax and notice the peaceful feelings in your mind. This guided meditation is led by peer Mary-Jo Fetterly, a pioneer in the field of adaptive yoga and mindfulness.
Join on Zoom (requires registration): https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upUoc-yprzMoj9rgx60x6rZc-GJMYaO-nA
Join on YouTube (no registration required): join here.
More information about Mary-Jo and SCI&U: https://sci-and-u.ca/basic_pages/34
If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.
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(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
18may1:00 pm2:00 pmOkanagan Online Chin Up-Chin Wag1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Zoom connection info is below. Peter Chisholm will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This
Zoom connection info is below.
Peter Chisholm 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.
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Peter Chisholmpchisholm@sci-bc.ca | 604.739.5913