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.
SCIO’s Accessible Housing Strategy

If you live anywhere in Canada, you are likely well aware of the housing crisis that is making it difficult for people to make ends meet.
Cultivating Perserverance

“The farmer has to be an optimist or he wouldn’t still be a farmer.” – Will Rogers
Long-Term Care Is a Short-Term Solution

There’s an urgent need for accessible housing and trained disability care, as young individuals with SCI face life in ill-suited long-term care
From Hospital to Home

SCIO’s Independence Initiative supports spinal cord injury patients by easing transitions from hospital to home with equipment and resources.
Rewrite the Story

Underestimated Season Four
SCIO Access Expo

Accessibility allows everyone to live their life and discover their potential.
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.
You can do hard things

Overcoming Grief, Change, and Adversity. Read more about Greg’s story…
Breaking the Mould

Resilience and creativity in adapting to life with a disability
Keys to Consistency

No matter what your nutritional goal is, the key to achieving it is consistency
Winter Is Coming ~ Plan Ahead

Living in Ontario means cold weather, ice, windchill, snow, and slush for at least four months of the year, probably longer. It’s a challenging time for everyone, but especially for people with disabilities.
Informed Hope: The Role of Research Advocacy in the SCI Community

Advocacy is a vital practice for individuals living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) that empowers them to influence their own care and the care of the broader SCI community.
Fall/Winter 2024

I am thrilled to share some exciting news that will help us build a stronger, more united voice for those living with spinal cord injuries across Ontario.