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Each year, National AccessAbility Week highlights the importance of inclusion and accessibility in our communities, workplaces and culture as a whole. From fierce change-makers leading the way toward a fully inclusive world, to fashion brands becoming more disability-friendly, there are many reasons to celebrate the progress we are making...
There are many titles that Sherry Dai has in life. Among them are daughter, wife, University of Toronto graduate and mother of two. Sherry has a keen interest in political science and the humanities and loves crafts and baking – especially tarts, which happen to be an all time...
Stephen Hill was born with spina bifida and has lived his entire life with a disability. Today, the 69-year-old struggles with numerous health complications, including a spinal leak and persistent urinary tract infections due to insufficient catheters. “I have no coverage at all for catheters, so this is an...
Derek Moxam resides in a rural part of the province on Manitoulin Island. Accessing even essential services can be difficult for someone living with a spinal cord injury as a high-level quadriplegic. Derek was injured eight years ago and the systemic barriers to essential services are proving to be...
5 Ways to Practice Self-Care This Month When was the last time you took to unwind or do something that brings you joy? The age-old saying, “Stop and Smell the Roses,” isn’t just a mantra on chalkboards and in inspirational texts – there is a lot of truth and...
Limitations Periods When Severely Injured: You May Not Be Out of Time When you have been seriously injured as a result of an accident, you might look to the legal system to initiate a claim. However, personal injury lawsuits are subject to a general limitation period which restricts the...
Dustin Gawne is a 39 year old father of two from Ridgetown, Ontario whose story of overcoming addiction while adjusting to living with a disability is both gripping and uplifting. Prior to a single vehicle collision seven years ago, where he sustained his incomplete SCI, he remembers being the...
2022 is quickly wrapping up. Ice and snow are hitting Ontario roads and people everywhere are preparing for a time of rest and celebration with loved ones over the holidays. At SCIO, things are no different. As we reflect on another year of striving for a better world for...
Each year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated worldwide on December 3rd, highlighting the progress that has been made globally in inclusivity and the resilience and achievements of people with disabilities. This year, the theme for IDPWD is Transformative Solutions for Inclusive Development, focusing on employment,...
Brie Birdsell loves to explore the outdoors while moving her body, and adaptive mountain biking provides her the opportunity to do just that. Injured two years ago while hiking, Brie uses a wheelchair in everyday life and a walker or forearm crutches when ambulating. She has found it difficult...
Franca Ursitti is a member of the Holland Bloorview and SCIO Community. As mom to a passionate undergraduate who hopes to pursue a legal career, she has many insights on the world of employment for youth, particularly in the high school stage, where gaining customer service skills through retail...
If you’re a Halloween enthusiast, you’re probably ready for the weekend, prepared to slip into your well planned costume. But if you haven’t had the time or energy to think about Halloween this year, don’t worry – here are five last minute costumes to make the best of your...
Current Obstacles to Employment 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...
Last week, disability advocate Maayan Ziv’s worst nightmare came true, when she landed in Israel with her customized electric wheelchair mangled and unusable. Ironically, the purpose of her trip was to speak on the importance of accessibility and inclusion at a conference, a plan that was shattered upon arrival...
After sustaining a spinal cord injury, access to medical care and a rehabilitation team are crucial. However, a person’s location and the distance from their healthcare providers has an impact on how treatment and support is obtained. Those who sustain a SCI in a motor vehicle accident and live...
