In Memoriam – Melanie Collum

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the sudden and unexpected passing of Melanie Collum. Our community has lost and great champion of people living with spinal cord injury, and a beloved colleague and friend. Melanie was an advocate, educator, community connector, navigator, PSW trainer, guest lecturer, and Regional Services […]

ADP Catheter Coverage – Key Messages

Key Messages to MPPs and Media We encourage you to reach out to your local Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) and media to talk about these issues. When speaking with your local media outlet, it is important to think through how to share your story in a simple and meaningful way. This means considering what […]

Smiles in the Snow

Smiles were the order of the day at Ottawa Ski & Snowboard Day which took place February 8th at the charming Sommet Edelweiss in Wakefield, Quebec. Thanks to our partners at Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS), SCIO clients from Ottawa, Kingston, and Cornwall were able to try their hand at sit-skiing. We are very grateful for […]

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 […]

Metrolinx Accessibility

Metrolinx wants to hear from any interested members of the public and other organizations about the accessibility of GO Transit, Bus Rapid Transit, UP Express, PRESTO as well as new rapid transit projects/services currently being planned and built (New Subway Projects, Light Rail Transit). They recently launched their annual accessibility consultation. Due to the COVID-19 […]