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Ease of Access: Make Way for Wheelchairs in Your New Home Finding that “just-right” home with the right combination of location, size, and desired features can seem futile. Add to that the necessary accessibility features for wheelchair users and your chances of...

This weekend I stumbled upon this wheelchair-accessible swing in Stone Station Park. It is unlike any I have seen before - it allows the individual access to the swing without leaving their chair, promoting personal independence. Above is the description of how you...

Good Afternoon everyone! Today we had the pleasure of taking a brief break in our day to get out and enjoy a delicious ice cream cone. Given it was such a beautiful day we thought it was the perfect opportunity to stop by and see the new ramp at Icy Scoop Dairy Bar....

Yesterday we spent the afternoon enjoying Summerside Street Eats, a new addition to Summerside's waterfront. Our friends at the Summerside Port Corporation worked closely with us throughout the design of the food court to ensure it would be welcoming and inclusive for...

This department provides Islanders with the support and services needed to become more independent. Partnered with the Community Housing Fund which was given nine million dollars to support islanders. They have put together many useful tools and programs to help...

Good afternoon! We spent the early afternoon touring our downtown streets to assess the accessibility of our local shops and restaurants. We noticed some excellent accommodations but also found barriers that could easily be fixed with a little thought. We've listed...

Good afternoon everyone! We thought we'd let you know that the Provincial Government has financial support available for you if you need modifications to your home or car to accommodate a physical disabilty. Briefly - you may be eligible for up to ten thousand dollars...

Good Afternoon everyone! Today we will be discussing the very exciting opening of the Ontree accessible ziplining course! Its owner, Juergen Weigelts, wished that he would eventually be able to open a zipline park that would be accessible for those in a wheelchair....

Good afternoon everyone! We decided it was the perfect time given the lift in restrictions to create a travel guide for Prince Edward Island. Whether you are coming from afar or are interested in getting out and experiencing our beautiful island. We have created a...

This Murray Harbour home was designed to be fully wheelchair accessible from the entrances, to the kitchen, the bathrooms, and even storage space. It is located on a private lot overlooking Murray Islands and was designed by Brehaut Architecture. From the outset, you...

Alan Stanley considers himself lucky. After he was paralyzed in a bicycle accident in 2015, he was able to start back to work as an IT professional while he was still in rehabilitation at QEH.  There were mixed feelings involved, Stanley said. “You just want...

Shell gas station employees are stepping up to the pump to help mobility-challenged patrons refuel after the company released their new fuelService app. The app allows patrons to search for a location nearby and find a station that is available to help them refuel....

Going out to eat at a restaurant or participate in an event can get a little more complicated for an individual whose mobility is impaired. If there is a ramp, is it safe? Or is it too steep? Are the doors wide enough for a person in a wheelchair to enter? Is the...

City Cinema reopened on a limited basis on July 17, 2020, after shutting its doors due to COVID-19. The non-profit cultural hub is now playing Bohemian Rhapsody July 17-19 & July 23, and a special 15th anniversary showing of the Ballad of Jack and Rose from July...

Spinal Cord Injury PEI was happy to donate a wheelchair ramp to Dave Grant this month. Dave's father and brother have picked it up and will be installing it in his soon-to-be-accessible home. Dave is still in recovery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and is doing well....

The Accessible CrossFit program is on hold until September, but until then the team at CrossFit 782 is happy to accommodate members with mobility issues through integrated classes. Members must now book ahead of time to secure a spot in the class here. Those needing...

The pandemic has affected everyone, including all us here at SCI PEI. Our office had been shut for a few months, but we're back now and focused more than ever on community outreach. We're compiling a list of people to whom we can be of service, and we're reaching out...