The Scotiabank Charity Challenge is back! This year, our popular fundraising race is going VIRTUAL and will be
held inside, outside and all around the province! Now is your chance to
give
back,
go
for a wheel and
get
in on the action - no matter where you live in BC! Email Shelley at
[email protected]
to join the team!
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SCI BC is continuing to suspend all services that take place in public spaces through to the end of June. However, we have a ton of
virtual events
happening this month! See below for more details!
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Connect Online
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MONDAY MORNING COFFEE
MONDAYS | 9-9:30 AM | ONLINE
Start your week off on a positive note. Join us for a quick hello and friendly chat in this Virtual Peer Group! Anyone is welcome to join – video, voice and phone friendly.
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GET CRAFTING
MONDAYS | 6-7 PM | ONLINE
Bring a craft or art project and join SCI BC friends and Peers to learn a new skill with this online Make, Do, Mend arts and crafts session!
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COFFEE & CONNECTION ANYONE?
TUES, JUNE 2 | 11 AM-12 PM | ONLINE
Missing your Kamloops buddies? Join Scotty & Tyler for a weekly virtual meet-up! This event is video, voice and phone friendly
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ASK AN EXPERT
TUES, JUNE 2 | 12:30-1:30 PM | ONLINE
The current situation with COVID-19 is an unprecedented challenge to our mental health. D
r. Brad Hallam Ph.D., R.Psych. will be available for this helpful and informative Q&A. Please register in advance, so you can submit your questions ahead of time.
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COWICHAN & DUNCAN FRIENDS
TUES, JUNE 2 | 2-4 PM | ONLINE
Join in casual conversation with Bert Abbott and other Peers from Duncan and Cowichan! This event is video, voice and phone friendly.
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ONLINE MOVIE NIGHT!
TUESDAYS | 7-9 PM | ONLINE
Stuck at home? No problem! Watch a movie with Peer Coordinators Teri Thorson and Ryan Clarkson! This event uses the
Netflix Party
app to stream movies with a live chat so everyone can be part of the fun. Anyone is welcome, but internet access and a paid or free trial Netflix account and a smartphone, tablet or computer are required.
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SCI&U MINDFULNESS WITH MARY-JO
WEDNESDAYS | 12-1 PM | ONLINE
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 Vancouver native and pioneer in the field of adaptive yoga and mindfulness.
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OKANAGAN CHIN UP - CHIN WAG!
WEDNESDAYS | 1-4 PM | ONLINE
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.
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COFFEE TALK
WEDNESDAYS | 2-3 PM | ONLINE
Hey Northern BC'ers! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host this casual, virtual meetup. It's video, voice and phone friendly :)
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TRAVEL WITH RYAN!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 & 17 | 4–5 PM | ONLINE
Ranging from trip tours and ideas, to tips and tricks while on the road, join SCI BC’s own, Ryan Clarkson, as he leads us on his travel series.
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WEDNESDAY HAPPY (HALF) HOUR!
WEDNESDAYS | 7-7:30 PM | ONLINE
Grab you favourite drink (it doesn’t need to be alcoholic!) and join us for some casual group conversation. This mid-week chat is the perfect way to reconnect with new and old friends in the SCI community!
It's video, voice and phone friendly :)
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WESTCOAST WHEELCHAIR ADAPTIVE BOXING WITH LEO SAMMARELLI
THURSDAYS | 11 AM–12 PM | ONLINE
We're excited to offer this incredibly popular class featuring Leo Sammarelli. Join him and other Peers for this intense and super engaging online boxing home workout!
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WILL MAKING WITH HAMMERBERG LAWYERS
THURS, JUNE 4 | 4-5:30 PM | ONLINE
Want to make sure Sparky the Poodle is looked after when you’re gone? Has a parent or friend named you as executor of their will? Join Nicola Collins and Morgyn Chandler from
Hammerberg Lawyers
to learn tips and tricks on making a will, why you need one, and why leaving your wishes on a post-it note just won’t do.
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WE'RE TALKING TRIVIA EVERY THURSDAY!
THURSDAYS | 7–8 PM | ONLINE
Join our Provincial Peer Program Lead, Jenna, as she guides us through a different theme of trivia every Thursday! Anyone is welcome to join, and there's prizes!
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GET PHYSICAL
FRIDAYS | 11–11:30 AM | ONLINE
Join Scotty, Marny
and other Peers
for an at-home 30-minute group fitness session aimed at manual wheelchair users. Anyone is welcome to join! Video is best, but audio and dial-in is available too!
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PENTICTON/VERNON VIRTUAL COFFEE
FRIDAYS | 2-3 PM | ONLINE
Join in for a virtual meet-up on Fridays with Scotty and friends for some friendly conversation and coffee!
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DIVE INTO A GREAT READ!
FRIDAYS | 4–5 PM | ONLINE
When you’re reading a great book, isn’t is nice to talk about it? Here’s your opportunity! Join SCI BC host Tillie King for a great read and lively conversation.
Please note – your participation each week is appreciated to keep the conversation flowing!
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aMTB VIRTUAL SESSIONS
FRIDAYS | 7-8 PM | ONLINE
When gathering in person isn’t an option, come together as a community! Meet up, share ideas and learn about adaptive mountain biking with our friends at
Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association
and special guest speakers every Friday night at 7 pm! Grab your favourite beverage and join in
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ONLINE BOARD GAMES
FRIDAYS | 7:30-8:30 PM | ONLINE
Join Peer Nicole in this popular new online activity! Choose an old favourite board game or venture into the unknown and try a new one. Join in, connect, play and have a great time! You'll need to register for a free account from Board Game Arena to play.
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CHAIRSTUFF UPDATE
Our good friends at
Chairstuff
have been busy over the past couple months filling orders and sourcing supplies! But they wanted to reassure you that they're here for you and are excited to highlight new items in stock, including:
TheraBands
(great for a home workout!), Sigvaris & Dr. Segal's Compression Socks (you know how those work!) and the AirLife Volumetric Incentive Spirometer (at-home equipment for deep breathing exercises that strengthen lung muscles). Get in touch with Steve to place your order!
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YOU ASKED, EXPERTS ANSWERED.
Earlier this month, Physical Therapist Shannon Sproule, Occupational Therapist Cynthia Morin, UBC’s Jasmin Ma and Kathleen Martin Ginnis participated in our Ask an Expert series. They
answered a lot of questions about how to get your rehabilitation and exercise during self-isolation in this helpful Q&A. If you missed it, or if you want to see it again, you can watch the recording!
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SCI & COVID-19 RESOURCES
How do I work with my caregiver right now? Should I still go to my medical appointments or treatments? I need tips for managing my anxiety. Check out our FAQ which we're updating all the time with new Peer questions, reliable answers and resources.
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STUDY WITH LIDOCAINE REVEALS SURPRISING RESULTS.
Is lidocaine part of your bowel program? ICORD researchers engaged 13 participants with high-level injuries, a history of autonomic dysreflexia, and a consistent bowel routine, and carefully monitored them in a real-world study. Findings strongly suggest lidocaine is probably doing more harm than good.
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COLOPLAST CARE: ANYWHERE. ANYTIME. NOW MORE THAN EVER.
During this time of social distancing, Coloplast Care is here to continue to support those with bladder management issues. Here are some important facts that you may not know about the Coloplast Care Program.
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ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN SPEEDICATH FOR ONE YEAR!
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OUR TEAM IS GROWING!
Join Team SCI BC for the VIRTUAL Scotiabank Charity Challenge! This year, the race will be held province-wide on sidewalks, tracks, trails and in living rooms as we practise social distancing. Though things might look different, the fun is still the same! No matter where you live in BC, this is the year to join the team!
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ATTENTION PAST BCAS PARTICIPANTS!
Have you previously participated in adaptive snow sports but no longer do?
UBC researchers and British Columbia Adaptive Snowsports (BCAS) are interested in your feedback, and
want to hear about your experiences
! This exciting research study will help them understand how to improve BCAS programs, and takes only 45 minutes. Reach out if you’re interested—they’d love to hear from you!
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SCIRE COMMUNITY VIDEOS AND INFORMATION PRODUCED FOR YOU!
To learn more about spinal cord injury research written in everyday language
, visit SCIRE Community
(SCIRE stands for Spinal Cord Injury Research Evidence). The site contains videos, information handouts, and links to many other information resources on a broad list of topics.
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ICORD'S SCI INFO BLOG
You may not be able to participate in ICORD research studies right now, but you can still learn about research on their
SCI Info blog.
This blog presents easy-to-understand summaries of published SCI research happening around the world. From the Neuroscience of Pain to How Different Variables Affect Wheelchair Tipping Probability, this blog is a wealth of information.
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CONNECTOGETHER AND UNITE
MAY 4 - JUNE 30
To help unite people with disabilities during this time of isolation, ConnecTra is hosting a virtual community gathering from May 4th to June 30th on our Facebook page and
connectra.org
. ConnecTogether is a
scheduled list of online shows and activities
including educational videos, live and interactive webinars, podcasts, accessible fitness programs, and more!
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OFFICE 365 AT FEATURES FROM NEIL SQUIRE
TUES, JUNE 2 | 10 AM | ONLINE
In this webinar you'll learn how to use the latest text to speech and dictation features that are included with Office 365. These features are designed to increase the readability of text in Microsoft applications and can help people with print disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and vision loss to read websites, PDF and Word Documents, emails, and other electronic documents.
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DISCLOSURE OF DISABILITY: WHO NEEDS TO KNOW?
TUES, JUNE 16 | 10 AM | ONLINE
Deciding if, when, and how to talk to your employer about your disability, the challenges you face, and solutions that will benefit you is an important part of your back to work action plan. In this webinar, we will cover the importance of being able to discuss your disability, injury, or illness, and how doing so will ease the fear-of-the-unknown for a potential employer.
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THE SPOON THEORY AND CREATING A WELLNESS ACTION PLAN
TUES, JUNE 2 | 10 AM | ONLINE
Do you often find yourself exhausted at the end of the day? Would you like to learn effective ways to overcome your fatigue? In this webinar, you will learn about the Spoon Theory, and how it can help you manage your energy. We will also teach you how to set S.M.A.R.T goals and develop a personal Wellness Action Plan to improve your physical, emotional and social well-being.
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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES WEBINAR
WEDNESDAYS | 12:30 - 1 PM | ONLINE
Could you or an employee benefit from assistive technology to overcome a functional barrier at work? Do you or they have a disability or a chronic medical condition such as back, neck, or shoulder pain, or carpal tunnel syndrome? Funding is available for: assistive technology, ergonomics, restorative supports, hearing devices, and more. Join WorkBC and Neil Squire at our weekly webinars to learn more!
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PARC Personal Training
REMOTE TRAINING AVAILABLE!
PARC’s new adapted exercise and health
personal training program offers safe and affordable sessions tailored to your personal goals and abilities.
Try your first session for free!
or call us at 604-675-8814.
All proceeds from this program support PARC operations.
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