SCIO Community

SCIO in Action

  • Fall/Winter 2024

Raising Hope: Community Fundraising with SCIO

Community spirit has the power to transform lives, and nowhere is this more evident than in the efforts of our generous supporters at Spinal Cord Injury Ontario....
  • Fall/Winter 2024

From Hospital to Home

SCIO’s Independence Initiative supports spinal cord injury patients by easing transitions from hospital to home with equipment and resources....
  • Fall/Winter 2024

Rewrite the Story

Underestimated Season Four...
  • Fall/Winter 2024

SCIO Access Expo

Accessibility allows everyone to live their life and discover their potential....
  • 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....
  • Spring/Summer 2024

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....
  • Spring/Summer 2024

Discover the *NEW* Cortree.com

Your Gateway to Disability Education...
  • Spring/Summer 2024

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 Ski Club....
  • Fall/Winter 23-24

SCIO Summer Fun!

It was a great summer and our community took full advantage of the opportunities to get together....
  • Fall/Winter 23-24

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....
  • Spring 2023

Family Connections

When someone sustains a spinal cord injury, everything changes. For the person with the injury and those closest to them....
  • Spring 2023

When Friends Get Together…

After three years of almost exclusive virtual events, it was so exciting to gather together again!...
  • Fall 2022

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....
  • Fall 2022

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 maintenance of assistive devices, the restrictions it has on employment leaves many stranded in poverty....
  • Spring 2022

Wilson Libita: Discovering a Hidden Talent After Injury

There are child prodigies and then there is Wilson Libita....
  • Spring 2022

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!...
  • Winter 2021/2022

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....
  • Winter 2021/2022

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....
  • Winter 2021/2022

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....
  • Winter 2021/2022

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....
  • Winter 2021/2022

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 volunteers....