When someone sustains a spinal cord injury, everything changes. For the person with the injury and those closest to them.
SCIO in Action
By: Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Spring 2023
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.
Get Ready to Roll
Last year, we asked you to help us break down barriers. This year, we need your help building a more accessible future.
Driving On
It’s been almost 30 years since Heather Coulson’s life took an unexpected turn during her regular swim practice. A miscalculated dive from the starting blocks left her with a C5-C6 spinal cord injury at only 15 years...
Adopting a Lens of Humility
Oatley Vigmond surpasses $1,000,000 in support of SCIO over two decades of giving
Half a million Canadians ARE NOT Receiving the Home Care Services they Deserve
Today, we need your help in asking the government to support a community-led initiative that will enhance services so that people who need community-based PSW (personal attendant) supports can remain safely and happily...
Laughter as Medicine
This winter, over 500 of you rallied together in a spectacular show of support to build community, let out big belly-laughs and help raise almost $100,000 for our friends and neighbours who have a spinal cord injury.
Building Connections
"Human connections are deeply nurtured in the field of shared story.” - Jean Houston
New Stars on CortreeTV
CortreeTV is only a few months old but the team has been hard at work creating content of useful tips, tricks and advice on a variety of topics that impact daily living with an SCI. Anyone who has been following has...
