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 Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2020!

Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2020!

December 21, 2020

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 [...]

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     Emergency Essentials for People with Disabilities

    Emergency Essentials for People with Disabilities

    September 22, 2020

    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 [...]

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       The Caregiver Paradox: What Do You Do When You Can’t Socially Distance?

      The Caregiver Paradox: What Do You Do When You Can’t Socially Distance?

      July 17, 2020

      What do you do when it’s impossible to practise social distancing? That’s the dilemma faced by many of our Peers with quadriplegia who rely on caregivers every day.

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         Real-world study with lidocaine reveals surprising results.

        Real-world study with lidocaine reveals surprising results.

        May 7, 2020

        Real-world study with lidocaine reveals suprising results — new findings by ICORD researchers strongly suggest lidocaine as part of your bowel program is probably doing more harm than good.

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           Inclusive Hiring: Advice and Tips

          Inclusive Hiring: Advice and Tips

          January 9, 2020

          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 [...]

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             Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2019!

            Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2019!

            December 16, 2019

            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 [...]

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               Post-Secondary Made Possible: GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust supports students with spinal cord injuries

              Post-Secondary Made Possible: GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust supports students with spinal cord injuries

              November 1, 2019

              Thanks to the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust, 16 post-secondary students with SCI were awarded more than $170,000 to pursue their education and big dreams.

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                 Relief at Last: Shoulder Pain Research and Treatment

                Relief at Last: Shoulder Pain Research and Treatment

                October 23, 2019

                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.

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                   Living with SCI: What You Need to Know About Autonomic Dysreflexia

                  Living with SCI: What You Need to Know About Autonomic Dysreflexia

                  October 16, 2019

                  Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life-threatening complication of a spinal cord injury that happens at T6 or above. Learn more about the signs, symptoms and prevention of AD—with [...]

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                     Wheel Love: A New Documentary on Love, Sex, Relationships, Fertility and SCI

                    Wheel Love: A New Documentary on Love, Sex, Relationships, Fertility and SCI

                    October 7, 2019

                    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 [...]

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                      08mar1:00 pm3:00 pmReachOut! Virtual Peer Group - South Fraser Active Living @ Home1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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                      Zoom connection info is below. Join this fun and active group from the Surrey, Delta and Langley areas for some great conversation. This event is video, voice and phone friendly. NOTE: This

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below.

                      Join this fun and active group from the Surrey, Delta and Langley areas for some great conversation. This event is video, voice and phone friendly.

                      NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Virtual Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

                      How to Connect to Zoom:

                      • From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/85861898783
                      • From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get into the meeting. Meeting ID: 858 6189 8783
                      • Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 858 6189 8783
                      • 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.

                      Have ideas for other ReachOut! sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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                      (Monday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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                      South Fraser Active Living Groupsfactiveliving@gmail.com

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                      09mar11:00 am12:00 pmKamloops Online Peer Meet-up11:00 am - 12:00 pm

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below. Missing your Kamloops buddies? Join Scotty & Tyler for a weekly online meet-up! NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Online Peer Groups. Zoom online

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below.

                      Missing your Kamloops buddies? Join Scotty & Tyler for a weekly online meet-up!

                      NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Online Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

                      How to Connect to Zoom: 

                      –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/98960820179

                      –   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: 989 6082 0179

                      –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 989 6082 0179

                      If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

                      Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback

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                      (Tuesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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                      Scott Jamessjames@sci-bc.ca | 250-308-1997

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                      10mar1:00 pm3:00 pmOkanagan Chin Up - Chin Wag1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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                      Zoom connection info is below. Scotty and James will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below.

                      Scotty and James 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.

                      Have ideas for other ReachOut! Virtual sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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                      (Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

                      Organizer

                      Scott Jamessjames@sci-bc.ca | 250-308-1997

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                      10mar2:00 pm3:00 pmNorthern BC Online Coffee Group2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below. Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual,

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below.

                      Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual, conversational meetup with others in your region. This event is video, voice and phone friendly.

                      Just a reminder with the end of daylight savings time, some areas of the province will no longer be on the same time zone.

                      NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Virtual Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

                      How to Connect to Zoom:

                      –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/650057658

                      –   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: 650 057 658

                      –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 650 057 658

                      –  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.

                      Have ideas for other ReachOut! Virtual sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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                      (Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

                      Organizer

                      Brandy Stilesbstiles@sci-bc.ca | 250-563-6942

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