COVID-19
The Coronavirus is a greater concern for people living with a spinal cord injury as they often have a harder time with breathing and lung function. This information sheet has been put together to help you...
Oct 16, 2020READ MORE
The past two years, living in this global pandemic as a person with a disability, has been more difficult than the average person realize
Mar 11, 2022READ MORE
Depression is not just "feeling bummed out". It is a serious medical condition and it is pretty common among people with spinal cord injuries.
Feb 04, 2021READ MORE
The North American Spinal Cord Injury Consortium (NASCIC) developed a whitepaper of all current evidence-based information and knowledge about COVID-19 related to people living with SCI.
Dec 05, 2020READ MORE
On July 17, 2020, the Government of Canada announced a one-time $600 payment in recognition of the extraordinary expenses faced by people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct 16, 2020READ MORE
The current COVID-19 quarantine measures have presented additional challenges to receiving care; advanced safety protocols having a disproportionate effect on many people living with disabilities
Dec 05, 2020READ MORE
Patients with COVID-19 (coronavirus) who need communication tools and supports due to speech-related disabilities face greater risks of discrimination and isolation during this pandemic.
Dec 05, 2020READ MORE
SCI BC regularly has online peer meet-ups through their Reach Out program.
Oct 04, 2020READ MORE
Find the latest COVID-19 information on the Government of Canada public health webpage.
Dec 05, 2020READ MORE