Our Board of Directors are a dedicated and diverse group of individuals that give their time and expertise to our organization and our community. We continue to profile this generous group of individuals. This edition...
Voices
By: Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Summer 2021
Rolling Through Barriers Champions
Pandemics betray our ideas around equality. They shine a light on the deep deficiencies and chronic ruptures that exist in society, often impacting the most vulnerable and marginalized in our communities. They urge us –...
A Path to All
A woman sits at her window looking out at the neighbourhood. She sees her neighbour across the street coming home from shopping. It used to be that she would have joined her friend on that shopping trip and then...
Rolling in Style
Designer Rachel Zoe says, “Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak”.
Keeping Goals in Sight – Spring 2021
Our Board of Directors are a dedicated and diverse group of individuals that give their time and expertise to our organization and our community. Their experience, viewpoint and foresight help to guide our organization...
Keeping Goals in Sight – Winter 2021
Board of Directors of any not-for-profit organization are the stewards of that organization. They provide foresight, oversight and insight.
Circle of Strength
Nineteen years ago, when I sustained my spinal cord injury, I clearly remember the worried faces of my supportive family members. They were my equal partners in this ordeal, making critical decisions, grappling with...
Filling the Gap: Navigating PSW Care During COVID
Access to qualified and trained Personal Support Workers has been a challenge for some time. During the pandemic this has become a critical situation. With the inherent risks associated with the close contact PSWs must...
Allan Hopkins in Memoriam
SCIO lost a dear friend and true champion in August. Allan Hopkins was a husband to Claire, a father to Jillian and Sarah, a LEGO building partner and Papa to three amazing grandsons, Will, Campbell and Thomas. He was...
Persistence and Giving Back: Bob’s Story
Bob Pesant was just 16 years old when his high school wrestling career was cut short and his life was changed forever. He had recently started competing for his school at matches against other schools in the province.
A Day in the Life…
Shruthi Dhananjaya is the Communications Co-ordinator in the Marketing and Communications Department at SCIO, working on digital communications strategies and co-ordinating the promotion of SCIO’s events, campaigns and...
The new workplace: Accommodating everyone at home
As an Employment Counsellor with Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, I am familiar with the idea of accommodations...
Back Stage Access
Eric Howk plays guitar for Grammy Award-winning band, Portugal. The Man. And spoke with SCIO in late 2019.
Moving On
"Moving on doesn’t mean you forget about things; it just means you have to accept what happened and continue living. "- Erza Scarlet (Fairy Tail)
A Healing Balm
When my kind and supportive husband died unexpectedly two years ago, my life changed in a second. was hurled into a trajectory and an existence I never thought I would experience or be able to survive.
Carmit Kordov | Winter 2020
Meet the McVicar Family
Character, integrity, and longevity – these are but a few notable qualities that the McVicar family has demonstrated and shared with the SCIO over the years.
On court with Jesse Heubner
With Toronto's NBA champions on court for another season, it's a good time to meet Jesse Heubner, a Canadian athlete who is wild about basketball.
In Defense of Inspiration Porn
Sunday morning, I crawl out of bed at eleven and make my way to the heart of the city for a late brunch date with friends. This is pretty standard for me; my weekdays are filled with a full-time job paired with high...
