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SCIO in Action
Zina Atkinson | Fall/Winter 2024
Riding the Waves: SCIO’s Adaptive Waterski Event Brings Freedom and Fun
For many, the thrill of waterskiing is a symbol of freedom, adventure, and pure joy. But for individuals with spinal cord injuries, this exhilarating experience often seems out of reach.
Independence Initiative
There are immense challenges that come with spinal cord injuries, from the financial burdens that medical equipment and assistive devices place on families, to the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the injury.
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Conquering the Slopes and Creating Memories
As the winter chill settled in, exhilarating energy buzzed through the air in anticipation of Spinal Cord Injury Ontario’s 23rd Ski and Snowboard Day, which took place February 15, 2024, at the picturesque Craigleith...
SCIO Summer Fun!
It was a great summer and our community took full advantage of the opportunities to get together.
Underestimated
In partnership with Rogers tv, we are excited to announce a new season of Underestimated, presented by Oatley Vigmond Personal Injury Lawyers and brought to you by Spinal Cord Injury Ontario.
Family Connections
When someone sustains a spinal cord injury, everything changes. For the person with the injury and those closest to them.
When Friends Get Together…
After three years of almost exclusive virtual events, it was so exciting to gather together again!
Worth the Wait: The Diamond Ball
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario was finally able to celebrate our 75th anniversary with our Diamond Ball presented by Oatley Vigmond on Wednesday, September 21 at the stunning Ontario Science Centre.
Navigating ODSP While Being Employed
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is all too familiar to Ontarians with disabilities and their families. While the program provides monthly income support combined with coverage for medical supplies and...
Wilson Libita: Discovering a Hidden Talent After Injury
There are child prodigies and then there is Wilson Libita.
Election 2022: It’s Time to Make Your Move, Ontario
People with disabilities experienced profound hardship during the last provincial election cycle. It's time for change!
On the Road Again: Virtual Vehicle Modification Show
Building on 18 years of experience with vehicle modification events across the province, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario hosted “On the Road Again” – our first virtual, Canada-wide Vehicle Modification Show.
Awards
Connected to SCIO are people of integrity who embody the spirit of community as they bring our mission to life. We are proud and honoured to introduce our 2020-21 award recipients.
Strong Roots for Powerful Growth
Growing from the desire to share knowledge and the need to develop sustainable alternatives to funding sources, SCIO’s Cortree Disability Education Centre was planted as a seed of social enterprise.
That’s How We Roll
After a month-long campaign, hundreds of posts on social media and a celebratory tribute event, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario is proud to share that our Rolling Through Barriers campaign raised over $50K.
Volunteer Love
In any not-for-profit organization, volunteers provide necessary support and resources. Their gifts of time and talent help to fuel the engine of organizations like SCIO. We are indebted to all of our incredible...
Invisible to Unstoppable
Building Inclusive Workplaces: Leandro Rocha encourages others to persevere while on the job hunt.
A Journey of Learning
For 75 years we have fought for and with people with spinal cord injuries and physical disabilities to advocate for their right to the same access and opportunities that all Canadians share.
