Ottawa Social

SCIO-Ottawa is excited to announce the return of in-person Peer Connections this month! Join us on Monday, September 22, from 5:30–7:30 PM at Nepean Centrepointe for an evening of community, conversation, and food. Whether you’re living with a spinal cord injury, a family member, or a caregiver, this is a great opportunity to reconnect and share experiences in a supportive space.

An Evening of Community & Conversation

Join us for an in-person Peer Connections gathering in Kingston! This is a great opportunity to meet others in the spinal cord injury community, share experiences, and enjoy some time to connect and socialize in a welcoming space. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, build your support network, or enjoy good conversation, we’d love […]

Pelvic Health Clinic: Specialized Care for Individuals with SCI

Pelvic Health Clinic: Specialized Care for Individuals with SCI The Pelvic Health Clinic at Lyndhurst is dedicated to providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). This specialized clinic addresses gaps in community care, offering services that are often unavailable elsewhere. While many of the […]

Freedom on the Water: Adaptive Waterskiing with SCIO

This summer, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario (SCIO) hosted 2 amazing Adapted Water Ski events.  One was held in Ottawa in partnership with the SkiAbility Team, and the other was in Guelph in Partnership with Jake Thomas and his volunteers, who train with the National Waterski Team

Real Talk with Rachele: Kink, Consent, and Creativity: A Disabled Perspective

Welcome back to Real Talk with Rachele, where we discuss all things disabled sex! This month, we’re looking at BDSM and kink practices. This topic is always one of my favourites to look at because of my own personal interest. In my early days of understanding how my disability informed my sexuality, I often turned […]