In January 2012, five organizations, Neil Squire Society (new window), The Disability Foundation (new window), BC Paraplegic Association (new window), BC Wheelchair Sports (new window), and the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (new window), came together to build on their relationships and utilize each other’s resources to be able to assist people living with a spinal cord injury.

This fusion of ‘British Columbia’s spinal cord injury community services network ’ was supported by the Rick Hansen Institute (new window), encouraging these five organizations to continually create bonds and educate one another on how they can support more people living with spinal cord injuries (new window).

With the use of technology, education, and dedication, the opportunities that these organizations are promoting to people living with spinal cord injuries are endless.  From playing sports, going sailing, and learning music, to finding a career and adapting to the everyday needs of life, the connection between these organizations will help people with a spinal cord injury have the opportunity for a better quality of life.