Plaintiffs Litigation Blog: Murphy Battista
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December 3, 2019
Holiday Parties: Liability and Your Responsibilities as a Host and a Partygoer
T’is the season of the holiday party. The time of year when there is lots of cheer (and beer). However, as fun as holiday parties can be, they can also lead to a legal nightmare. With the recent legalization of cannabis, hosts won’t only be concerned about the liability risks…
Continue ReadingOctober 29, 2019
Teen Safety and Halloween
For a teenager, the attraction of attending Halloween parties far outweighs staying home watching a scary movie or two. As a responsible, caring parent, it’s vital to have an open conversation with your teenager about managing expectations and their safety without the drama. Below are some steps to take before…
Continue ReadingAugust 20, 2019
Spinal Cord Injury BC Airport Experience Tour – Let’s Fly
At the beginning of the summer, I was lucky enough to have joined the Spinal Cord Injury BC Airport Experience Tour and felt inspired to write up a blog including some of the things I learned! When travelling with any kind of disability, it’s important to be prepared. With that…
Continue ReadingJuly 10, 2019
Wheeling in the great outdoors – tips for keep it “wheely” safe
While the end of June marked the start of summer, it also began silly season for wheelchair users who navigate seas of pedestrians, vehicles and other hazards. Indeed, it’s not uncommon to see close calls between wheelchairs and sets of able-bodied shins. And wheelchair users are particularly vulnerable. Distraction and…
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Back, Neck and Spinal Cord InjuriesMay 14, 2019
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Global Accessibility Awareness Day Thursday May 16th, 2019 marks the eighth annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). This day started out to bring about awareness to accessibility needs and inclusion-aware design when it comes to technology and development. This is actually a brilliant initiative as, with many things, thinking about…
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Community InvolvementJanuary 8, 2019
Tips for Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury
With the holiday season behind us, and several months to go with the winter weather many people take this time to get outta dodge and find some sunshine! Here are some of my personal observations and suggestions for travelling with a disability. 1 – Prescription medication — Don’t pack it…
Continue ReadingNovember 26, 2018
2018 BC Workplace Inclusion Awards
Anyone can hire a minority – which, yes, in and of itself is a good thing – but it’s how you treat them that determines your true value as an employer. I’ve boasted about my employers since the moment they hired me, and on November 22nd at the…
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Community InvolvementOctober 24, 2018
Para-Badminton Nationals
Para-Badminton Nationals were held at the Vancouver Lawn, Tennis, and Badminton Club September 5-8, 2018 for the second year in a row. There are six sport classes in Para-Badminton. Two wheelchair classes (WH1 & WH2), two standing classes (SL3 & SL4), one standing class for upper limb impairment (SU5) and…
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Community InvolvementOctober 12, 2018
Injuries on School Field Trips – How Can You Avoid Your Child Getting Hurt
Children love school field trips. They are a chance to get out of the classroom, explore and educate themselves on the world around them, all while enjoying a day with their friends. Often field trips are outdoors and can involve potentially dangerous activities like kayaking, hiking, or swimming, and unfortunately,…
Continue ReadingSeptember 25, 2018
Technology@Work: Beating the Disability Barriers in Our Jobs
One thing I’ve noticed in my ten years of having a spinal cord injury is that there are a surprising number of resources that come and go that I have no idea about. Even as a Resource Coordinator, a mid-point where knowledge passes through, I don’t hear about everything. A…
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