About SCIO
SCIO’s Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
At Spinal Cord Injury Ontario (SCIO), we recognize that our strength and success are deeply rooted in the diversity of our community. Our commitment to EDI is integral to our mission of empowering individuals impacted by spinal cord injuries and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Our EDI strategy is a reflection of our dedication to creating a world that is accessible, inclusive, and equitable for all.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that not only welcomes diversity but celebrates it. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equity and accessibility, aiming to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe in the importance of every individual feeling empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work, ensuring a sense of belonging and representation across our organization.
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
SCIO’s services and programs are designed with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.
Our commitment to EDI ensures that our offerings are accessible, relevant, and supportive of the diverse needs of our community.
Through peer support, service navigation, employment services, and advocacy, we strive to meet individuals where they are, acknowledging and respecting their diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Our advocacy work is rooted in the belief that systemic change is necessary to achieve a fully inclusive Ontario. SCIO actively engages in policy discussions and advocacy efforts to dismantle barriers and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion across all sectors of society.
We leverage our expertise and the lived experiences of our community to push for changes that benefit not only individuals with spinal cord injuries but all those facing discrimination and exclusion.
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territories of many indigenous nations across Turtle Island. We recognize the importance of the land and our treaty agreements – we acknowledge the ancestral and unceded territories of all Inuit, Metis and First Nations peoples.
As our Spinal Cord Injury Ontario community encompasses many geographies, we ask that everyone take a few moments of their day to find out which unceded or treaty territories you may live and work on.
We rely on your donations to support the spinal cord injury community.
Are you ready to kickstart your fundraiser? Fill out the form, and we’ll send you our comprehensive Fundraising Toolkit along with any other materials you might need.
Just say “Yes! Sign me up!” and you can improve accessibility in Ontario and help us serve, support and advocate for and with people with spinal cord injury and other disabilities.
There really is strength in numbers.
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