Spinal Cord Injury BC
780 S.W. Marine Drive V6P 5Y7 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Our online events are back! Start your new year off right by connecting on Zoom! From Mindfulness to Boxing, casual coffee groups to the fun competition of Online Board Games, here's what we have going on for January: https://sci-bc.ca/events-directory/monthly/

Worked from home in 2020? Did you know you may be able to claim up to $400 for your home office? Take a lookthe new temporary flat rate method simplifies your claim for home office expenses. Here's all the info: http://ow.ly/o6ZD50CTpWx

Starting today you can apply for your BC Recovery Benefita tax-free payment of up to $1,000 for eligible families and single parents, and up to $500 for eligible individuals. This is not an automatic payment, so you will need to apply in order to receive it. Here's more information: http://ow.ly/FNDI50CNqJx Government of British Columbia

Recently 160 Canadians with #SCI were asked about their prescription drug use and the extraordinary costs they have to absorb. The findings show they pay five times more in out-of-pocket expenses than the average Canadian household. Read more and join the conversation: http://ow.ly/ifeV50Com6h

One of our most popular street musicians and peer Danny Sloan, first turned to music after his SCI and at his lowest emotional point. After dedicating himself to the craft, a deep talent was discovered. Now this diversely accomplished musician entertains Vancouverites with blues, rock, latin and folk themes while busking on his own, and with his band. Read more about him here: http://ow.ly/KZ8H50CtO3O

Peer Spring and other ladies from around the province will be getting together tomorrow at 5:30PM for an hour of connection and conversation. We'd love to see you there! Join us onlinehere's how: http://ow.ly/fD6c50Coj0v

Wondering about how to get the most out of your computer, or smart phone? Join us and Neil Squire on Wednesday, Dec 2 at 4PM to learn all the cool things you can do to improve #accessibility features in your devices! Register here: http://ow.ly/gnbv50CoALu

TONIGHT AT 7PM slip on your best Halloween costume and get ready for a spooky virtual night o' trivia fun! Looking forward to seeing you there!! https://sci-bc.ca/eve/halloween-trivia-and-costume-contest/

NEED AN EXERCISE AND/OR PPE KIT? If you're an SCI BC peer within BC connect with us for your FREE Home Exercise and PPE kits. The exercise kits include a package of of non-latex resistance bands as well as workout options and great ideas and resources! You’ll find masks and disposable gloves in our PPE kits. Call Infoline at 1-800-689-2477, or email [email protected] with your name and address to request your kit!

If you haven't already, consider filling out this COVID-19 Disability Survey led by SCI researcher Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis. This survey aims to record the experiences, concerns and needs of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 outbreak and recovery period. The findings will provide important information to help communities ensure that COVID-19 response strategies meet the needs of people of all abilities: https://abilitiescentre.org/disabilitysurvey

What causes Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD), and what can you do to prevent it? Find out more in this article, and download your free AD Wallet Carddeveloped to convey symptoms to care workers, first responders, doctors & nurses, hospitals & ER staff. Find out more here: https://sci-bc.ca/autonomic-dysreflexia-living-with-sci/

This year’s Halloween may be looking a little different, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a spooky virtual night o’fun! So put on your best costume and fly in like a superhero, float in like a vampire, or swagger in like a crusty old pirate to our virtual Halloween Trivia and Costume Contest! http://ow.ly/TMri50C0iU8

The Prince George area is home to many accessible nature trails, where explorers of all mobility levels can safely enjoy wide-open spaces. BC locals, it’s time to explore our wild backyard. Check out all these beautiful places! https://www.facebook.com/HelloBC/videos/352994235918929

Did you know that Chelsea won a Chelsea Award for her documentary Re-Inventing The Wheel Movie? Well, if you missed this fantastic doc the first time, it's going to be released for viewing at 3 pm today at the Austin Film Festival! Watch it here: http://ow.ly/rhDM50BZ7SJ

Are you a female actor in your 20's with a disability? A Toronto agency is conducting Canada wide search for a feature film. Could it be you? Connect with julescasting.com/opencalls Jules Casting