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Alberton’s Wheelchair Accessible Swing

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...

Icy Scoops Dairy Bar

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....

Summerside Street Eats Food Trucks

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...

PEI Housing Support

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...

Accessing Our Downtown’s Accessibility

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...

Exploring the Ontree Accessible Zipline Course

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....

Exploring Our Island

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...

City Cinema reopens, accessible seating available

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...

Donation of wheelchair ramp to Dave Grant and family

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....

Notice to Accessible CrossFit Members

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...

We’re back!

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...