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 […]
Ontario Pharmacists Can Now Provide Prescriptions for 13 Ailments, Including UTIs
As of January 1st, 2023, Ontario pharmacists have the ability to prescribe medication for 13 ailments, eliminating the need for Ontarians to see a doctor before they can access treatment. Pharmacists are now equipped to offer prescriptions for: hay fever (allergic rhinitis) oral thrush (candidal stomatitis) pink eye (conjunctivitis; bacterial, allergic and viral) dermatitis (atopic, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
