For 75 years we have fought for and with people with spinal cord injuries and physical disabilities to advocate for their right to the same access and opportunities that all Canadians share.
SCIO in Action
By: Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Summer 2021
Get Ready to Roll
Last year, we asked you to help us break down barriers. This year, we need your help building a more accessible future.
Driving On
It’s been almost 30 years since Heather Coulson’s life took an unexpected turn during her regular swim practice. A miscalculated dive from the starting blocks left her with a C5-C6 spinal cord injury at only 15 years...
Adopting a Lens of Humility
Oatley Vigmond surpasses $1,000,000 in support of SCIO over two decades of giving
Half a million Canadians ARE NOT Receiving the Home Care Services they Deserve
Today, we need your help in asking the government to support a community-led initiative that will enhance services so that people who need community-based PSW (personal attendant) supports can remain safely and happily...
Laughter as Medicine
This winter, over 500 of you rallied together in a spectacular show of support to build community, let out big belly-laughs and help raise almost $100,000 for our friends and neighbours who have a spinal cord injury.
Building Connections
"Human connections are deeply nurtured in the field of shared story.” - Jean Houston
New Stars on CortreeTV
CortreeTV is only a few months old but the team has been hard at work creating content of useful tips, tricks and advice on a variety of topics that impact daily living with an SCI. Anyone who has been following has...
How Mediation in the Health and Community Service Sector Saves Time, Money and Relationships
This productive, positive and cost-effective process leaves stress and conflict behind.
A Generous Community
For many people, there is typically no government assistance to help them acquire most of the essential equipment they need like a ramp, lift or the special cushions or pressure relief mattress surfaces that prevent...
Providing Supportive Care for People with an SCI
For people who have sustained a spinal cord injury day-to-day life changes dramatically. From changes in mobility and ongoing effects, to health and personal care considerations, people with an SCI face a lot of...
It Takes a Village to Save a Life
With no government funding available for the assistive devices he needs, Hilton Simzer has had to rely on generous donations of time equipment to safeguard his health.
Plan a legacy that will have a lasting impact for generations to come.
"When we write our Last Will and Testament, we consider people and things we love. We leave gifts to benefit others, so that a little piece of us can live on. Spinal Cord Injury Ontario has been part of my family for a...
Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation is a Trailblazer in its Field
ONF has radically changed the landscape in SCI research, knowledge sharing and evidence-informed practice.
Our Heritage
We are a community because, at one time not too long ago, there was almost no support for people with spinal cord injury in this country. When our founders returned to Ontario from the Second World War, having sustained...
1945 to 2020: The future is accessible
You’ve made so much possible! Here’s a snapshot of the work you have fueled and funded over the last 75 years.
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Fall 2020
Research Corner
Spinal Cord Injury, Urogenital Health and Pregnancy Project (SCI-UP)
Tune in to CortreeTV
We are pretty excited about a new community-produced channel that shares how-to videos by people who know the score.
Virtual Peer Connections Take Off
With COVID-19, our Peer Connections information sessions – usually held in locations across the province every month – moved completely online, allowing us to continue sharing information and insights, and building...
Champions in our midst
Just before Covid-19 changed everything, Dan and Wanita Andress, owner operators of Andress’ Your Independent Grocer, ran a ‘give a toonie campaign’ for SCIO at their store.
