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Valentine, are you autonomic dysreflexia? Because you make my heart race! It's the season of love and you are going to fall head over heels (or wheels) in love with the sweet activities and opportunities we have planned this month.
Keep scrolling for more events, announcements and exciting opportunities, including coffee groups, a film screening, and our 50/50 raffle!
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RESEARCH ROADSHOW
Navigating the world of research can feel like driving without a map. Come with us on a journey to learn more about SCI research!
UBC Okanagan SCI researchers are coming to your community to share what’s new with spinal cord injury research and how you can be part of it. Get the lowdown on SCI research, share your experiences and enjoy a meal on us!
- Find out how you can contribute to SCI research
- Learn about innovative studies you can take part in
- Ask your questions of SCI researchers
Research Roadshow & Comedy Night in Surrey
Research Roadshow in Prince George
Research Roadshow in Victoria
Research Roadshow in Kelowna
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PUSH YOURSELF AT THE Y
TUE, FEB 6, 13, 20, & 27 | 1 - 3 PM | KELOWNA
Join Scotty at the YMCA Kelowna. Enjoy free admission to use the track & gym and then stay for snack/social time sponsored by SCI BC.
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AGING WITH SCI IN-PERSON DISCUSSION GROUP
WED, FEB 8 | 1 - 3 PM | VANCOUVER
You loved the first Aging with SCI Discussion Group so much, we decided to add another one!
Join us at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre on the second Thursday of the month to discuss how aging affects living with SCI.
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SWIM, SWEAT, AND SOCIALIZE!
Have you been weight-ing for the right time to workout? Lower Mainland peers are invited to join SCI BC at your local rec centre for a free swim or workout.
Check out the pool and fitness areas and meet new friends. Whether you're a seasoned gym rat or a complete beginner, we hope to see you there!
North Delta
Maple Ridge
Abbotsford
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MOVE ME SCREENING
THU, FEB 15 | 6 - 8:30 PM | VANCOUVER
"I feared that I would never feel like myself again… and that’s changing for me now.”
While love is on our minds, join us at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre for a live screening of Move Me. Follow Kelsey Peterson’s journey as a dancer while she continues to find and love herself in her recovery after a spinal cord injury. The documentary will be followed by a talkback with the filmmaker and SCI peers.
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HOCKEY NIGHT IN NANAIMO
FRI, FEB 16 | 7 - 9:30 PM | NANAIMO
Join SCI BC for our annual Hockey Night in Nanaimo as the Nanaimo Clippers face the Langley Rivermen. Bring your family and friends and wear your finest jersey or Don Cherry-inspired suit. Tickets and snacks on us!
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PROCRASTINATOR'S HOLIDAY PARTY
SAT, FEB 17 | 5 - 9:30 PM | KELOWNA
If procrastination was a Paralympic sport…we would compete it in later. Luckily, we’re better at partying than we are at procrastinating. Peers in the Okanagan are invited to join us on February 17 for SCI BC’s Procrastinator’s Holiday Party, sponsored by our friends at Alliance Mobility.
Doors open at 5 pm! Curling starts at 5:30 pm followed by dinner at 7 pm and entertainment at 8:30 pm (provided by the amazing Accessible Okanagan).
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COFFEE GROUPS & MEET-UPS! |
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VICTORIA ANEURYSM & STROKE GROUP |
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FRI, FEB 9 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM | DETAILS
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FORT ST. JOHN COFFEE GROUP |
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MON, FEB 12 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | DETAILS
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TUE, FEB 13 | 1 - 3:30 PM | DETAILS
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FRASER VALLEY COFFEE GROUP |
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PRINCE GEORGE COFFEE GROUP |
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TUE, FEB 27 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | DETAILS
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ASK AN EXPERT: LOTUS RING
Imagine if you could control objects in your home just by pointing at them? Well, now you can with the Lotus Ring from Lotus Labs!
The recording of the Lotus Ring info session is now available on our YouTube channel.
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*NEW* AGING WITH SCI WEBPAGE
Growing old is inevitable, but growing up is optional! Be prepare for aging with an SCI by checking out our Aging with SCI webpage. Connect with Peer Support Specialist, Duncan Campbell, or view our collection of resources to get ready for the challenges and changes related to aging.
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BLOG POST: CHARGES PENDING
Have you thought about purchasing an electric vehicle (EV)? In our latest blog, we discuss the rise of EVs, accessibility concerns raised by SCI peer Jacques Courteau and what’s being done to make public EV charging stations accessible for everyone.
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SCI BC MARKETPLACE
Interested in buying or selling disability related items? Looking for accessible housing and jobs? SCI BC's Marketplace is the one-stop hub for all of the above!
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50/50 RAFFLE
Roses are red, violets are blue, we brought back the 50/50 raffle just for you!
Starting on Valentine's Day, you have the chance to get lucky and win up to $10,000! Funds raised go directly towards operating our peer programs and information services and support the 12,000 British Columbians living and aging with spinal cord injuries and related physical disabilities.
Tickets are available for purchase beginning Feb 14 at 9 am and ending on Mar 18 at 11:59 pm.
Know your limit, play within it.
Problem Gambling Help Line: call 1-888-795-6111.
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GRAGOPEAN SCHOLARSHIP SUMMER 2024 INTAKE
If you're a prospective or returning post-secondary student, check this out! The GRAGOPEANScholarship Trust can be a tremendous help with tuition, books, learning aids and other expenses related to your disability such as housing, transportation and in-class assistance. The application deadline is March 15, 2024.
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*NEW* LIFE AFTER TAMPONS WEBINAR SERIES
WED, FEB 7 | 4 - 5 PM | ONLINE
Join us in a flash (a hot flash that is) for a webinar series designed to help you understand how menopause and SCI intersect! You will have the opportunity to ask questions and share your experiences.
In Module One: A Mindset for Approaching Midlife, we will talk about the basics of menopause, define terms and symptoms, discuss options for managing and coping with this transitional life stage and embrace a mindset of empowerment. Menopause can be distressing but it can also be the best season of your life.
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SUSAN MARSHALL FIGHTING SPIRIT AWARD
SCI BC is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Susan Marshall Fighting Spirit Award. After Susan passed away members of her family, along with her good friends Roger Jones and Terry LeBlanc, created an award to recognize SCI BC peers who exhibit Susan’s resilience, positive attitude and concern for the wellbeing of others.
Nominations for this award open this March, with $1,000 awarded to the successful candidate later this year.
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SAVE THE DATE: 2024 CHARITY CHALLENGE
Let's get ready to rumble! Team SCI BC returns for the 2024 Charity Challenge. Join us for the big in-person race on Sunday, June 23 in Vancouver or participate in the virtual challenge and regional events from June 1 - 30. All proceeds go directly towards operating our peer programs and information services.
Anybody can be a part of Team SCI BC, so start your training now and connect with Christina at clee@sci-bc.ca to register.
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THANK YOU PROVINCIAL EMPLOYEES COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND
We are incredibly grateful for the Provincial Employees Community Services Fund for their ongoing support of our peer programs. Their generosity allows us to organize coffee groups, adventurous experiences and more amazing events for peers and their families in communities across the province. Thank you!
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THANK YOU PRINCE GEORGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Thank you to the kind folks at the Prince George Community Foundation for providing funding to support SCI information services and peer activities. Your support helps us build a strong, inclusive and supportive community in Prince George.
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SLEEP ROUTINES AND SLEEP DISTURBANCES AFTER SCI
ICORD researcher Dr. Claydon and community partner SCI BC are interested in learning more about the sleep routines, disturbances, and barriers to sleep supports experienced by individuals with SCI. The survey asks about sleep quality, sleep routines (i.e., turning), and sleep problems (i.e., sleep apnea, neuropathic pain, autonomic dysreflexia) as they present in the nighttime. They will also ask how your sleep affects your quality of life.
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SEX DIFFERENCES IN CARDIAC FUNCTION IN INDIVIDUALS WITH HIGH-LEVEL SCI
ICORD researchers are investigating whether there are differences between the male and female heart in individuals with SCI between the C4 and T6 levels. They want to know whether these sex-related differences in the heart exist at rest, and also when your posture changes. The study involves a 1-time laboratory visit and they are recruiting people with SCI, as well as uninjured participants.
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PRIORITIES FOR RECOVERY FOLLOWING SCI
Individuals living with SCI, healthcare professionals/ clinicians, and researchers/scientists are invited to complete a survey. The goal is to assess the SCI community’s priorities for recovery as well as to assess the understanding of recently developed technologies, in particular, spinal cord stimulation as a rehabilitation strategy.
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RECREATIONAL ADAPTIVE DEVICES (RAD) STUDY
Researchers at UBC have partnered with RAD Society with the aim of designing outdoor programs to encourage outdoor recreational activity for individuals with mobility impairments. The purpose of this study is to understand the needs, interests, and challenges of individuals with mobility impairment regarding outdoor recreational activity and the development of a recreational adaptive device loan program.
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EPIC-SCI: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Exercise can be a pain. But what if it could reduce your pain?
The EPIC-SCI study is looking for people with SCI to follow the International SCI Exercise Guidelines, the first exercise guidelines specifically for people with SCI! We think this opportunity is great because you get a personalized exercise program, a trainer, and a health coach. Plus, your weekly exercise can be completed from the comfort of your home.
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NERVGEN CLINICAL TRIAL
NervGen Pharma Corp. is actively recruiting for a landmark Phase 1b/2a proof-of-concept clinical trial of NVG-291 in individuals with spinal cord injury at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago.
We are grateful for a grant from Wings for Life to help support this study
2 cohorts of people (~20 each):
- Chronic Injury: 1-10 years following injury
- Subacute Injury: 10-49 days following injury
Some of the eligibility requirements include:
- Age 18-75
- Cervical SCI resulting from acute physical trauma
- Must have some minimal function in hand
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HAVE-A-GO WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL |
FRI, FEB 2 | 6:45 - 7:45 PM | SMITHERS
SAT, FEB 3 | 5 - 7 PM | TERRACE
Ever wanted to give wheelchair basketball a go, but never had the opportunity? Join BC Wheelchair Basketball and Northern Adapted Sports Association for the chance to try out this fun all inclusive sport. No cost and all equipment and expertise is provided. Open to everybody.
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WORKBC ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LUNCH AND LEARN |
THU, FEB 15 | 12 - 1 PM | ONLINE
Join Marketing Manager, Nate Toevs, for a webinar on assistive technology, ergonomics, and the services available to people who have work-related barriers due to a disability or functional limitation. Topics include workplace accommodations, ergonomics, assistive technology, funding options, and more!
Register today and learn more about the WorkBC Assistive Technology Services program, operated by Neil Squire.
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CREATIVE EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS WEBINAR: ROLES OF THE JOB DEVELOPER, AT SPECIALIST, AND EMPLOYER |
THU, FEB 22 | 10 - 11 AM | ONLINE
Employers may be fearful that accommodating someone with a disability will be costly, that it will cause hardship to them and their other staff, and that the employee will become a burden. In this webinar, we will highlight how the Job Developer, Assistive Tech Specialist, and the Employer can work together to simplify the road to accommodation and how easy the process is with the needed supports in place. This is a free webinar put on by Neil Squire.
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SCI CLIMATE FUTURE ACCESSCOOL: INNOVATIONS FOR A CLIMATE-READY FUTURE PITCH COMPETITION |
FRI, FEB 23 | 9:30 AM - 1 PM | VANCOUVER
Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is thrilled to announce the SCI Climate Futures AccessCool event, where attendees will learn about emerging novel cooling technologies and their opportunity to build sustainable solutions to mitigate the negative health impact of heat waves on people with SCI and other disabilities. Join us and industry leaders on Friday, February 23rd, 2024 to learn about the cutting-edge innovations in the residential cooling space and from innovators in the sustainable technology space about the challenges and opportunities that lay at the intersection of health, equity and climate justice.
*If you’re unable to join in-person, we will be sharing a virtual link closer to the event date.
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MONTHLY MAKERS MAKING CHANGE INFORMATION SESSION |
THU, FEB 29 | 10 - 11 AM | ONLINE
Join Makers Making Change Monthly at their monthly information session! Regional coordinators will introduce the Makers Making Change (MMC) project and provide attendees with everything they need to know to be a part of this exciting project. This is a great opportunity to ask questions or to figure out how you want to get involved – whether it be to receive devices, volunteer to build, or whatever you think you can contribute!
MMC connects makers to people with disabilities to create affordable open source assistive technologies, utilizing technology such as Arduino microcontrollers, 3D printing and laser cutting.
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With a successful launch in May 2020, PARC online classes have been continuing ever since. Participating in the classes will help you stay healthy and will enable you to connect with the PARC community remotely. The classes follow a regular schedule and are led by the UBC Kinesiology students.
We hope you will join us for a workout, stretch, spin class, exercise, or dance session. We look forward to seeing you!
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