Peer Connections: Daily Skin Checks: Preventing Pressure Injuries
Persons with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D) are at increased risk of developing pressure injuries. Pressure injuries are areas of damaged skin and tissue caused by long periods of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear. Pressure injuries can have a negative impact on one’s health and well-being. Therefore, maintenance of tissue integrity and […]
Peer Connections Toronto: Boccia Tournament
Boccia Tournament Join us for an evening of Boccia where you will have a chance to improve your skills and learn from veteran players while having fun ! When: Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Where: Lyndhurst Centre – Main Lobby 520 Sutherland Dr, Toronto, ON
Peer Connections Ottawa: Wheelchair Technologies and Assistive Solutions
Join us for an exclusive presentation on the latest ingenuity in wheelchair technologies and assistive solutions designed to enhance and enrich the lives of persons with disabilities. From advanced electric wheelchairs to the newest SmartDrive SpeedControl Dial, Permobil will review a variety of ADP-approved products, empowering users to navigate their worlds with confidence and ease. […]
Peer Connections: Cannabis: Can It Help?
When it comes to cannabis, have you ever wondered how other individuals with disabilities use CBD or THC? Join us for a conversation amongst peers with lived experience, to talk about different ways cannabis has helped them. When: Thursday April 18 , 2024 Time: 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM This is a virtual workshop. Upon registration […]
Peer Connections: Affordable and Accessible Housing
For many people with disabilities in Ontario, the search for accessible housing is challenging. It can involve long wait times and have significant compromises on one’s mental health. We will be joined by Sheri Upper, who is one of SCIO’s Service Navigation Coordinators, as well as Peer’s with lived experience to discuss the impact of […]
