Voices

As the weather gets warmer our thoughts turn to ways we can become more active, expand our social circle and get outdoors this spring. With that in mind, here are 10 great activities you can try this season to get the exercise that plays a huge part in a...

With warmer weather coming this spring, many like to enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and fishing. In Ontario, many of these activities take place in our popular provincial parks. Have you ever wanted to visit one of these parks but weren’t sure if they were accessible? Here’s...

In 2018, while studying at McMaster University, I was given the fantastic opportunity of doing a 4 month internship with Spinal Cord Injury Ontario. Working with the organization was one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences of my Masters degree. It was the first time I had worked...

Photographer, raver, adventurer and exercise enthusiast, Chris Rice (pictured with his sister on the CN Tower EdgeWalk) has been a Peer Support Volunteer with SCIO for three years. Chris was inspired to be part of our team after receiving Peer Support when he sustained his injury in 2012. “One...

In conversation, inappropriate words are like bricks. When used continuously and purposefully, we can build up large walls; walls which divide and isolate people. We believe inclusive language completes the picture of an equitable and conscious Ontario. We use accurate diction among our staff, families, clients and greater community,...

SCIO social media channels are a great place to connect with our community. We use four platforms to keep you updated on upcoming events, local and world news and poignant personal stories. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to stay engaged. Here are a...

Modifying your vehicle so it suits your accessibility needs can be a very empowering process. Being in control of your transportation is freeing, can help reconnect you with your passions and much more. This is why many people with SCIs drive, however, the vehicles, routines, and feelings of being...

We’re having a long hot summer here in Ontario! Here are some top tips for keeping cool and beating the heat: Keeping Cool Use cool water to: Sponge or bathe Soak hands, forearms, and/or feet Spray skin while fanning Wet a cloth to put on neck and/or armpits  ...

Thunder Bay Tennis Centre is bringing athletes in the accessibility community an exciting opportunity in the form of wheelchair tennis. Jamie Grieve, head pro at the Thunder Bay Tennis Centre, stated “it’s been something that I’ve personally wanted to do for a long time.” This summer, the centre is...

Having an accessible workplace or business is not only the right thing to do, it’s also the law. As Ontario prepares to be fully accessible by 2025, SCIO is here to help develop your business. We have services available to position your company as leaders in the accessibility movement....

Gearing up for a job hunt can be daunting if you live with a spinal cord injury. SCIO is here to help. Our employment services have been connecting job seekers with SCIs to prospective businesses for over 30 years, and have acted as a liaison between parties countless times....