A University of British Columbia research project which aims to explore quality participation of people with disabilities in B.C. Adaptive Snowsports Programs.
This #FeatureFriday we're shouting out our Transportation & Mobility Challenge Area (CA) Lead Dr. Bill Miller! As CA lead, @bcmiller1961 works to develop and evaluate assistive technology that can enable mobility and enhance accessibility for older adults.
CDPP scientist Dr Amy Latimer-Cheung @queensu is leading another great project to make #parasport more inclusive.
https://t.co/rOWg9Whhax
@MitacsCanada
Are you working to help more blind and partially sighted people to get active - especially if they've been inspired by the Paralympics? Really helpful resources for leisure operators 👇 via @BritBlindSport@RNIB@MetroVISports and @visionary_uk
In honour of the Tokyo Paralympics starting today, read this interesting article by ICORDians Kathleen Martin Ginis and Cameron Gee about removing barriers to physical activity for people with disabilities.
https://t.co/8M378Z4CVV
#OlympicDay is a celebration of sport, health, and being the best you can be. We at Special Olympics share those values. This #OlympicDay2021, we encourage people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to get active. And good luck to our ambassadors preparing for Tokyo!
Got any plans for this Wednesday? Join @SCI_BC's Alternative to Wheeling: PARC Namastay fit class with Cameron on June 30, 11am-12pm! The class focuses on releasing tension through stretching and using breathing techniques to relax both the body and mind. https://t.co/avr88IZq6m
viaSport is seeking passionate individuals to serve on our Board. We are accepting letters of interest until July 5.
viaSport encourages applicants who identify as a person with a disability, Indigenous, person of colour and/or gender diverse.
Details: https://t.co/iTULc7NlKF
Kevin Shaw recently designed @MenuVoxHQ after dining alone at a restaurant in 2018, unable to read the menu by himself—Kevin lives with sight loss. MenuVox Inc. pushes a restaurant's menu to your smart phone by using GPS and BlueTooth beacons.
Happy National #AccessAbility Week
Save the date and join us on August 16 - 20th for our Virtual Camp!
Mornings will include activities for kids under 12, afternoons for the teens, and the evenings will be fun for the whole family!
Stay tuned for more details and registration in the coming weeks!
As a proud member of the BC-SCI network, we are excited to celebrate this year’s National #AccessAbility Week by highlighting our partners; @NeilSquireSoc, @SCI_BC, @DisabilityFdn, & @BCWBS! Learn how we are working to make BC the best place to live, work, and be active.