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June 4, 2020
Injured in a boating accident?
Boating accidents are unfortunately quite common in the Okanagan. As the temperatures skyrocket, so do the number of boats on the lake, which increases the risk of an accident. If you’ve been injured in a boating accident, you may be wondering if it is possible to pursue compensation similar to…
Continue ReadingMay 28, 2020
Horseback Riding and Trail Ride Injuries
There are many businesses located throughout B.C. that offer recreational horseback trail rides. In most cases, a guide will provide some basic instruction on how to ride and then take a group of people on a leisurely ride along trails in the wilderness. On most occasions, the ride is uneventful…
Continue ReadingJanuary 29, 2020
Bell Let’s Talk – My Mental Health Story
I was reminded about Bell Let’s Talk day and asked if I had a blog I could share. I admitted that I didn’t, mostly because I find it difficult to be honest with myself about my mental health, never mind be public about it. Those close to me know that…
Continue ReadingAugust 20, 2019
Spinal Cord Injury BC Airport Experience Tour – Let’s Fly
At the beginning of the summer, I was lucky enough to have joined the Spinal Cord Injury BC Airport Experience Tour and felt inspired to write up a blog including some of the things I learned! When travelling with any kind of disability, it’s important to be prepared. With that…
Continue ReadingJuly 10, 2019
Wheeling in the great outdoors – tips for keep it “wheely” safe
While the end of June marked the start of summer, it also began silly season for wheelchair users who navigate seas of pedestrians, vehicles and other hazards. Indeed, it’s not uncommon to see close calls between wheelchairs and sets of able-bodied shins. And wheelchair users are particularly vulnerable. Distraction and…
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Back, Neck and Spinal Cord InjuriesMarch 1, 2019
How I Got My Identity Back
In honour of Music Therapy Awareness Month, I wanted to share my story of how music helped me get my identity back. Picture a little girl in a frilly blue dress, singing dramatically alongside a TV flickering with images of Disney’s 1987 classic, The Little Mermaid. Right now she’s belting…
Continue ReadingJanuary 8, 2019
Tips for Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury
With the holiday season behind us, and several months to go with the winter weather many people take this time to get outta dodge and find some sunshine! Here are some of my personal observations and suggestions for travelling with a disability. 1 – Prescription medication — Don’t pack it…
Continue ReadingSeptember 3, 2018
Personal Injury Contingency Fee Agreements
What is a Contingency Fee Agreement? A Contingency Fee Agreement (CFA) is a contract between a law firm (or lawyer) and the client in a case where legal fees are payable as a percentage of the amount recovered as damages. Under a CFA, the legal fees are payable only if…
Continue ReadingJuly 25, 2018
Western Canadian Wheely Open 2018
August 18th and 19th 2018 will mark the first ever wheelchair floorball-hockey tournament played on Canadian soil, or on Canadian floor to be more precise. The gymnasium at Trinity Western University in Langley will host these games and will be home to visitors from as far as Austria who will…
Continue ReadingJune 21, 2018
Scotiabank Half-Marathon Charity Challenge in Support of Spinal Cord Injury BC
It is hard to believe this weekend on June 24th marks the 20th anniversary of the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon, it also hard to believe 1998 was 20 years ago. This year marks the 4th time that I will be participating in this particular race. But for me, it is much more than a…
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