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Help shape the future of SCIO
Join a community dedicated to improving access, driving policy change, and supporting those living with spinal cord injuries.
SCIO Membership
As a voting member of Spinal Cord Injury Ontario (SCIO), you’ll play an active role in shaping the future of our organization. Your voice matters. Voting members influence key decisions, elect board members, and help ensure we remain true to our mission of serving the spinal cord injury community.
SCIO voting members are empowered with a real stake in our organization’s future. By becoming a member, you will help elect our Board of Directors, vote on key policies, and provide valuable feedback to ensure SCIO’s direction aligns with the community’s needs.
Key Benefits of Membership
- Influence Leadership – Vote in Board elections and amendments to our incorporation documents and by-laws.
- Exclusive Updates – Receive exclusive updates on SCIO’s advocacy efforts, policy changes, and advancements in spinal cord injury care.
- Make a Difference – Share your insights on SCIO initiatives and provide input to the SCIO Strategic Plan to ensure we continue meet the needs of our community.
- Connection with Community – Network with other like-minded individuals committed to supporting those living with spinal cord injuries.
Membership Criteria
To become a voting member of SCIO, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Live in Ontario
- Have a spinal cord injury (SCI), be a family member of someone with an SCI, or be an unpaid caregiver of someone with an SCI (this includes close friends or members of a chosen family who are emotionally and physically invested in the care of someone with an SCI, but are not paid support workers)
- Alternatively, you can be a Director of our Board
These criteria reflect our history, which began with those who had an SCI and were committed to supporting and advocating for anyone with a spinal cord injury.
Membership Requirements
The primary requirement for membership is attendance at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) at least once every 3 years. The AGM is not only a time to celebrate the past year’s milestones, but it is also an opportunity for members to vote on essential matters that shape the future of SCIO. We encourage all members, including staff, to join us at the AGM to engage in discussions and participate in decision-making.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join today and help guide SCIO’s future! If you have any questions, check out our FAQ or contact us at [email protected].
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