Independence, Dignity and Safety in Air Travel

The theme for this year’s event is: Independence, Dignity and Safety in Air Travel. In this one-day event, we will have two sessions: In the morning, we’ll have discussions about all the key issues related to air travel accessibility to help build awareness, and in the afternoon, we will discuss the problem of damage to […]

From Social Worker to Homelessness: Sheryl’s Fight for Survival and Dignity

Sheryl was born to Indigenous parents who were very young and living in poverty. Her father was a residential school survivor, and her mother did not have the means or experience to raise her in her teens – she made the difficult decision to give Sheryl up for adoption in the hopes that her daughter […]

2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Group

This peer-led group offers a safe, welcoming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals living with spinal cord injuries to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Through open conversation and community care, we aim to foster a sense of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Hosted by Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, this virtual program is […]

Peer Connections: Ottawa Power Wheelchair Hockey League

Join us August 14th at 6:00 pm for an exciting virtual Peer Connections event featuring Ottawa Power Wheelchair Hockey League (OPWHL)! Discover the fast-paced world of adaptive sports as League Coordinator, Louis Fiset, dives into local programming, competitive opportunities, and the impacts of power wheelchair hockey. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, living with a disability, […]

Peer Connections: Women with SCI

Are you a woman navigating life with a spinal cord injury? You’re invited to join our Women’s Group, where we gather to share experiences, offer encouragement, and build meaningful connections. Our group offers a space for women of all ages and backgrounds who are living with spinal cord injuries, whether you’re newly injured or have […]