About Spinal Cord Injury

What is a spinal cord injury?

See why every SCI is unique

About Us

From our history to governance, learn more about SCIO

Hear from those with lived experience

Hear from the SCI community, from blogs to Community magazine articles & the latest news

Learn more on Cortree by SCIO

Featuring interactive video content crafted by creators with real, lived disability experiences
Access Our Services

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services

New client referral

Begin with a consultation to learn how SCIO can provide tailored services to your unique situation, for free.

Peer Support

Find insights, support, and hope from others who can relate to what you’re experiencing.

Accessible Employment Services

Enter the workforce with the confidence and support you need to succeed and grow.

Service Navigation

Service Navigation connects you with the practical help you need to achieve your goals.

Equipment

Access the equipment you need to live your life.
Life with a Mobility Disability

Browse all topics

Exploring the unique challenges and opportunities for growth, learning, and adaptation after SCI

Secondary complications

Some of the most common complications that can occur as result of sustaining an SCI

Lifestyle & well-being

Explore a holistic approach to wellness, from physical and mental health to nutrition & fitness

Independent living

Discover solutions for adaptive technologies, accessible housing & vehicle modification
Advocacy

Our Initiatives

Explore the issues we’re passionate about as we work to build a more inclusive world.

Become an advocate

Use your voice and resources to help build a better world for everyone.
Give

Ways to give

Your gift will make certain that essential programs and services are available to those on one of the most challenging journeys

Make an online donation

Your gift is strength and hope when they are most needed

Sponsor & partner

There are endless opportunities to match your business goals with our mission and activities.

Your Impact

You will make a difference in someone’s life

Peer Support

Find your community, find yourself

You are not alone. Sometimes all we need is someone who can listen and draw from their own experience as we face a new journey in life. If you or a family member have sustained a spinal cord injury, it’s natural to have a lot of questions and experience a range of emotions. We’ve been there and are here to help.

Our SCIO Peer Support program matches people who are newly injured, and their family members, to people who have lived experience with a spinal cord injury, and who understand.

Connect with SCIO Peer Support today.

For individuals

Our Peer Support program facilitates powerful connections between people who are new to spinal cord injury and those who have lived with one for some time and want to share what they know.

For families

Caring for a loved one with a spinal cord injury can be overwhelming, as you balance their needs with managing information, medical relationships, household tasks, and your own emotions.

Become a Peer Mentor

Peer support programs recognize the value of individuals seeking help from peers who have experienced spinal cord injuries, emphasizing the role of firsthand experience in supporting recovery.