COVID-19
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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
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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
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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
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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
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![Minister Q Carla Qualtrough at a desk](https://sci-can.ca/sites/default/files/styles/blog_post__500x400_/public/resource/CarlaQimage.jpg?itok=prsKt14u)
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
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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
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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
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SCI BC regularly has online peer meet-ups through their Reach Out program.
Oct 04, 2020READ MORE
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Find the latest COVID-19 information on the Government of Canada public health webpage.
Dec 05, 2020READ MORE