Peterborough Peers

Join us for our monthly in-person Peterborough Peer Connections! We meet on the third Thursday of every month at Jackson Creek Retirement Residence. A space for individuals with spinal cord injuries to connect, share, and learn from each other’s experiences. Come hear from our Peer Mentors, and enjoy some snacks as we chat. This event […]
Try It – Adaptive Water Skiing – Ottawa

Join SCIO Kingston & Ottawa for an exciting Adapted Water Ski Day on Sunday, July 20th in Manotick, ON. Co-hosted by SkiAbility, this outdoor event features a morning session starting around 8:30 am, lunch, and an afternoon session beginning after 1:00 pm. With a current capacity for 12 skiers, priority will be given to SCIO […]
Where We Belong: Building Queer Disabled Community with Pride

At Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, we’re proud to celebrate Pride Month by uplifting the voices of 2SLGBTQ+ community members who live at the intersection of queerness and disability. Pride is about visibility, authenticity, and the right to be seen — and that includes making space for the diverse lived experiences within our own community. This […]
Webinar: Pride, Power, and Peer Support: Exploring 2SLGBTQIA+ Experiences in the Disability Community

Pride, Power, and Peer Support: Exploring 2SLGBTQIA+ Experiences in the Disability Community In celebration of Pride Month, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario invites you to a dynamic and thought-provoking webinar highlighting the lived experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals within the disability community. Moderated by Rachele Manett, a queer, disabled sex educator and host of Real Talk with […]
Peer Connections: Ottawa Tetra Society

Join SCIO-Ottawa Thursday, June 26th from 4:30-6:30 as we explore the incredible work of Tetra Society – Ottawa Chapter with Kathryn Slater. Learn how this volunteer-driven organization designs and builds customized assistive devices to help people with disabilities overcome physical barriers in daily life. Whether you’re curious about how to request a project, want to […]