A Night of Laughter and Hope
Thank you so much for attending our Virtual Comedy Night! Your generosity last night raised over $20,000 for programs and services that will center and celebrate the lives of people living with spinal cord injury. The generosity of your gift is already hard at work as your support increases our capacity to meet people in […]
COVID-19 Vaccinations for the Disability Community
For people with an SCI getting vaccinated will not be an easy task.
COVID-19 Survey & Report on Disability Issues
In late 2020, the federal government’s COVID-19 Disability Advisory Group released its report applying “a disability lens to the government’s response to the pandemic.” Chief among their 21 recommendations are: To provide monthly financial support to disabled people in need; To identify personal support workers as “essential services”; To ensure universal access to personal protective […]
Ontario Vaccine Rollout Plan
As the Ontario Government releases information on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, we are seeking to work with the government on developing plans to support our members with disabilities in our communities. We recently sent a letter to all 34 Regional Health Units and the Minister for Health for clarification on the eligibility criteria for […]
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), […]
