Eric Howk plays guitar for Grammy Award-winning band, Portugal. The Man. And spoke with SCIO in late 2019.

"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)

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.

Character, integrity, and longevity – these are but a few notable qualities that the McVicker family has demonstrated and shared with the SCIO over the years.

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.

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...

It was a night in November 2014, Chris Stigas was home alone. In the middle of the night, he got up to go to the bathroom. Still half-asleep, he wobbled into the dark bathroom without turning the lights on. He lost his...

Mindful practices and self-care Can help with pain management.

Whether she’s on the rugby pitch, in the office or hanging out with her service dog Fido. Toronto’s newest Peer Support Co-ordinator, Kristen Cameron is all about team work making the dream work.

For those of you who do not recognize me I am a former City TV newsroom reporter who, at one time, was given the opportunity to challenge the public’s perception on what we as wheelchair users are capable of when given...

My last dives had been on the Keystorm in the St. Lawrence, September 2018. I was now trading in liquid water for the solid kind as the 2018/19 curling season was beginning.

To say it was the trip of a lifetime may be the understatement of the year,” said Grant about his trip to the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, won through SCIO's Ski Day contest.

When a new mother looks at her newborn baby for the very first time she fulfills a dream in her mind of who they will become, looking into their eyes seeking out a connection to this perfect bundle that’s been placed in...

I grew up being that loud mouth, scrappy, outgoing, athletic, wild, and independent woman. Being busy and constantly on the go was my lifestyle and I loved it.

Peer Support Volunteer Marjorie Francoz receives the Governor General of Canada’s Sovereign’s Medal for her service to Spinal Cord Injury Ontario.

Since his injury in 2009, Anthony Lue has pursued a career as a Paralympian and is now a member of Team Ontario, training full time for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.

Check this space to read about personal experiences of our SCIO Connect Peer Program for people with SCI and family members.

One of SCIO's former job seekers, Ara Sagherian, is now an award-winning writer and filmmaker.

Our great thanks and appreciation to Dr. Sheila Thompson, who has retired from SCIO after more than five years as Team Lead, Decision Support.