Spinal cord injury resource centre opens in Prince George
The BC Paraplegic Association (BCPA) is opening a spinal cord injury resource centre in Prince George.
This one-of-a-kind centre will offer northern B.C. residents with a spinal cord injury (or related physical disability) and their families a place to go for information and advice, peer support from experienced association peer coordinators, and other fun events. Visitors to the centre can also make use of an accessible computer work-station and web conferencing facilities to connect them to peers and partner services across the province.
“This is an exciting move for BCPA and, more importantly, for our members in central and northern B.C.,” said Chris McBride, executive director for the association in a press release. “With over 12,000 British Columbians living with a spinal cord injury throughout B.C. it’s important that we continue to extend our reach beyond the southwestern corner of our province. Prince George is an important hub for connecting with our members in the North, and although we’ve had an office in Prince George for 34 years, opening our doors to our members and the public means that we can offer greater support through our staff and information resources than ever before.”
Pat Harris, BCPA’s Information Services Manager based in Prince George, is also excited about the opening of the centre.
“It’s nice to have somewhere local where we can all meet, share useful information, and inspire one another,” he said.
The centre, located at 777 Kinsmen Place, will be open to the public Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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