Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation Closing Its Doors

We are saddened that ONF will be closing its doors after 23 years. ONF has been the hub for the Neurotrauma community, driving many of the advances that have improved the lives of the 500K Ontarians living with SCI or ABI. Established in 1998 through the collective efforts of the Canadian Paraplegic Association (now SCIO), […]

Spreading Holiday Cheer

This past holiday season, SCIO partnered with HandiHelp Accessible Innovations Inc. to bring holiday cheer to patients at the Lyndhurst Center.

Triage protocol update

In the face of rising stage 2 COVID-19 numbers, opposition critics and disability advocates are calling on Ontario’s government to publicly release its COVID-19 triage protocol, which would guide doctors on how to determine who should get life-saving treatment if hospitals are overwhelmed by coronavirus patients. The purpose of the protocol, which would only be […]

Accessibility compliance deadline postponed

In a notice to stakeholders, the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility announced it is extending the accessibility compliance reporting deadline under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) for businesses and non-profit organizations from December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Meantime, the province says it is encouraging organizations to use this additional time […]

CWDO COVID-19 Coffee Chats

Citizens With Disabilities Ontario (CWDO) invites you to attend their free webinar series: COVID-19 Coffee Chats. Increase your social connections and networks within Ontario’s disability community! When: Friday, November 6 from 2 pm to 3 pm Topic: Access to Healthcare Find out how to see your doctor and how to access healthcare during the second […]