BC SCI Network Announces Hiring of Richard Peter as Indigenous Liaison
The BC SCI Network is excited to announce the hiring of Richard Peter as the network’s first Indigenous Liaison.
BC SCI Network Impact Story: Richard Peter
“I’m never a one trick pony,” says Richard Peter. As an Indigenous leader, five-time Paralympian, mentor, sports advocate, research champion, husband, son — and so much more — this is an understatement.
BC Government Announces Funding for the BC SCI Network
The Province of BC announced today that the BC Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Community Services Network will receive funding of $3 million over three years.
BC SCI Network Impact Story: Kristina Sheldon
“For the first time since my accident, I felt completely welcome, accepted, and even understood.”
BC SCI Network Impact Story: Sheryl Newman
“After just one month, they had a series of jobs for me to choose from, and I got hired with the Disability Foundation in September 2020,” Sheryl says of participating in the Working Together program.