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.
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.
The Caregiver Paradox: What Do You Do When You Can’t Socially Distance?
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.
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.
The Latest Squeeze: How Pelvic Exercises Can Help Your Bladder
Pelvic floor exercises—or kegels—are designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles to help reduce urinary incontinence. Better yet, they’re great for both men and women and can be done easily at home! Learn how.
Pleasure Principles Part 2: Partners and Peer Support
Sex is healthy. In your own privacy or with a partner, you deserve to have a sexual life, if you want it, says Dr. Stacy Elliott.
Bladder Issues? Hydration is Key!
With summer approaching and temperatures rising, now is a great time to quench your thirst for answers about bladder issues with help from our sponsors and friends at Coloplast.
3 Tips for Exercise Success with SCI
Ready, steady, go! If only exercise were that easy … Whether you’re thinking about getting back into your workout routine or you’re brand new to exercise, here are three tips to help you achieve your goals (whatever they may be!)
Wheelchair 101: Maintenance and Minor Repairs
How do I change a flat tire? What should I have in my toolkit? How often should I check my chair? Macdonald’s Home Health Care recently shared their tips with our Surrey Peer Coffee group and we’ve compiled them here as a handy reference.
It’s All Downhill From Here!
After his injury, Cole Hoodicoff never expected to be able to rip down a rugged mountain trail. That all changed when SCI BC invited the Castlegar teenager to an adapted mountain bike camp.
“Were You Nervous?” Solo Camping with an SCI
SCI BC’s Peer Support Program Coordinator Ryan reflects on his first solo camping trip of many, after his spinal cord injury.