September 16, 2016

Kristina Shelden, Resource Coordinator, PIRC

Rio 2016 Paralympic Opening Ceremonies at the PIRC – The Recap

September 7th marked the start of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio and to celebrate we screened the opening ceremony at our Resource Centre. Even the drizzly rain didn’t keep people from joining in to celebrate the athletic prowess of people with different abilities. You would never know that the…

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August 10, 2016

Kristina Shelden, Resource Coordinator, PIRC

Adaptive Paddle Boarding with Access Revolution

If the more extreme, adrenaline pulsing, water-skiing adventure isn’t what you’re in the mood for, paddle boarding is a beautiful way to enjoy lakes and calm oceans in a soothing, almost meditative way. Fresh air, calm waters, gentle movement: the combination is a zen-like endorphin bath. On what was a…

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July 29, 2016

Kristina Shelden, Resource Coordinator, PIRC

Adaptive Watersports: Waterskiing with Ski Ability!

With summer in full swing, I decided it was time to get out and take advantage of some of the amazing adaptive watersports available out there. Ski ability recently hosted an adaptive watersport day where anyone with a disability could try out this epically fun sport. Now, I’ve learned that…

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January 21, 2016

Kristina Shelden, Resource Coordinator, PIRC

Top 5 Questions (and Answers) About Getting a Lawyer

How much does the lawyer charge? There are two different ways a lawyer can charge: at an hourly rate – which charges you up front, or by contingency fee agreements. Murphy Battista LLP charges by contingency. Contingency fees and agreements What is contingency you ask? As Irina Kordic, lawyer with…

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December 23, 2015

Kristina Shelden, Resource Coordinator, PIRC

Let there be lights! Accessible lights!

In these darkest days of the year, it can be a frustrating challenge to keep the light in our days. The whole of the city starts to feel the palpable struggle against stress, loneliness, finances, bad weather and the like. One of the solutions? Bright lights and beautiful people, of…

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February 12, 2015

Kristina Shelden, Resource Coordinator, PIRC

BC Wheelchair Sports Association: The Benefit of Sport for People with Disabilities and Spinal Cord Injuries

At Murphy Battista LLP we are always looking for resources that could benefit our personal injury clients. This month we want to share information about the BC Wheelchair Sports Association and the great work that they do to serve and enrich the lives of Canadians with disabilities including people…

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November 19, 2014

Kristina Shelden, Resource Coordinator, PIRC

Girl Talk: Inspirational videos and attitude…Phoenix Attitude

At the November 5th meeting of Girl Talk we enjoyed another evening of easy chats and laughter sparked by watching some inspirational videos that really helped bolster our spirits. If you’d like to check out for yourself one of the videos we watched, this is a TED Talk by an…

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