Five Last Minute Halloween Costumes to Make the Best of Your Spooky Weekend

If you’re a Halloween enthusiast, you’re probably ready for the weekend, prepared to slip into your well planned costume. But if you haven’t had the time or energy to think about Halloween this year, don’t worry – here are five last minute costumes to make the best of your spooky weekend. Lumberjack For a costume […]

Navigating ODSP While Being Employed

Current Obstacles to Employment  The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is all too familiar to Ontarians with disabilities and their families. While the program provides monthly income support combined with coverage for medical supplies and maintenance of assistive devices, the restrictions it has on employment leaves many stranded in poverty. SCIO’s Peter Athanasopoulos, Director of […]

Airlines Continue to Fail People with Disabilities

Last week, disability advocate Maayan Ziv’s worst nightmare came true, when she landed in Israel with her customized electric wheelchair mangled and unusable. Ironically, the purpose of her trip was to speak on the importance of accessibility and inclusion at a conference, a plan that was shattered upon arrival in the hands of the popular […]

Ontario Announces a Five Percent Increase to ODSP

Last week, the Ontario Government announced a 5% increase to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) – to the average Ontarian with a disability, that translates to just $58 extra per month. While an increase to the program has been long awaited in the province, many are baffled at persons with disabilities being left behind […]

Seven Accessible Activities for Summer 2022

After a tough two years for seasonal events, summer is sizzling and packed with fun events to check out. If you’re going to be in the GTA this summer, here are seven accessible activities to indulge in: Attend The Rosé Picnic  If you like the idea of sipping a glass of rose and wearing pink […]