Hosted by the  BC Refugee Hub, this informative webinar shares information and resources for front line workers to better support refugees with disabilities.

Speakers Jocelyn Maffin and Jana Husseini from Spinal Cord Injury BC shared about community initiatives and information related to refugees with disabilities that can support front line workers in service provision.

View the webinar recording here>>

 

Resources:

SCI BC Welcome Guide for Newcomers with Disabilities and additional resources offered by SCI BCview here>>

NEW BC Refugee Hub resources: 3 info sheets and videos on:

1) Driving, Public Transportation and Settlement

Info sheet – view here>>

Video – view here>>

2) Employment, Housing and Income Supports

Info sheet – view here>>

Video – view here>>

3) Primary and Mental Healthcare

Info sheet – view here>>

Video – view here>>

 

Additional Information:

www.sci-bc.ca/marketplace – listings for Accessible housing, used mobility equipment & vehicles, and accessible employment

www.sci-bc.ca/infoline – Information hotline on all things related to living with a disability in BC, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Membership not required – general public, clinicians, family, friends and people with disabilities welcome to call.

www.livingwithsci.ca/wallet Wallet Information Cards designed to help people with spinal cord injury discuss complications with their clinicians – urinary tract infections, pressure ulcers, and autonomic dysreflexia, digital versions and wallet sized paper cards available (Available in Ukrainian and English).

 

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