Budget Submission

Access to Intermittent Catheters and Urinary Supplies: The Pee it Forward campaign addressed the public coverage of intermittent catheters in Ontario, shedding light on the health risks and financial implications people with disabilities face from a lack of adequate coverage. This past fall, we put together a package to the Ministry of Health, outlining the […]

Essential Needs Report

This past fall, we published the Essential Needs Report in partnership with the University of Manitoba. The report examines public coverage programs of medical supplies across Canada, outlining the case for a more comprehensive coverage program in Ontario. We are putting together an MPP engagement campaign in order to mobilize our community one riding at a […]

SCIO Strategic Plan

Share your input on priorities for Spinal Cord Injury Ontario’s new strategic plan. You’re invited to participate in an online survey to share your input and help create a shared vision for the future. SCIO is undertaking a strategic planning process to identify critical challenges and opportunities for the next few years. We want to […]

Accessing Care in Remote Areas

After sustaining a spinal cord injury, access to medical care and a rehabilitation team are crucial. However, a person’s location and the distance from their healthcare providers has an impact on how treatment and support is obtained. Those who sustain a SCI in a motor vehicle accident and live in remote areas might require in-home […]

Making a Splash

On Monday, July 25th Water Ski Wakeboard Ontario hosted a fantastic day on a lake near Puslinch, Ontario. People with different types of disabilities were given the opportunity to try water skiing, most for the very first time! It was a sunny day that shone down on the participants and shed a light on the […]