In Memory of Tarun Chander

It is with deep sadness that we share with you the passing of Tarun Chander. Tarun was widely recognized for his warm personable nature, his willingness to go the extra mile to help others, and his ever-present smile that brightened the lives of those around him. A valued member of our community Tarun was a […]

Public Policy February 2025

As we begin a brand-new year on an optimistic note for Ontario’s disability community, we bring you key highlights of public policy and advocacy initiatives from 2024. We are officially in election mode, with a provincial announcement made this past week.

Pelvic Health Clinic: Specialized Care for Individuals with SCI

The Pelvic Health Clinic at Lyndhurst is dedicated to providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). This specialized clinic addresses gaps in community care, offering services that are often unavailable elsewhere. While many of the services are focused on individuals with female genitalia—such as […]

Guarantee the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) campaign

People with disabilities in Canada are counting on the CDB to launch in July 2025, but delays in finalizing regulations put this new national disability benefit at risk.   This is unacceptable. We call on the Government of Canada to act now and finalize the CDB regulations before it’s too late. People with disabilities have […]

Public Policy January 2025

On behalf of SCIO, we wish you a happy new year. In 2024, we will be continuing to tackle some of the key issues impacting our community across Ontario and are pleased to provide the following updates.