Sherry Dai: On Motherhood, Family and Disability

There are many titles that Sherry Dai has in life. Among them are daughter, wife, University of Toronto graduate and mother of two. Sherry has a keen interest in political science and the humanities and loves crafts and baking – especially tarts, which happen to be an all time favourite for her kids.   Shortly after […]

Online Access to Essential Services Proves to be a Barrier for People with Disabilities

Derek Moxam resides in a rural part of the province on Manitoulin Island. Accessing even essential services can be difficult for someone living with a spinal cord injury as a high-level quadriplegic. Derek was injured eight years ago and the systemic barriers to essential services are proving to be beyond frustrating. Just this week, Derek […]

Dustin Gawne: Reaching New Highs

Dustin Gawne is a 39 year old father of two from Ridgetown, Ontario whose story of overcoming addiction while adjusting to living with a disability is both gripping and uplifting. Prior to a single vehicle collision seven years ago, where he sustained his incomplete SCI, he remembers being the party guy; the person everyone would […]

The Creators Behind SCIO’s 2022 Gift Basket

2022 is quickly wrapping up. Ice and snow are hitting Ontario roads and people everywhere are preparing for a time of rest and celebration with loved ones over the holidays. At SCIO, things are no different. As we reflect on another year of striving for a better world for everyone, we are delighted to be […]

Navigating ODSP While Being Employed

Current Obstacles to Employment  The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is all too familiar to Ontarians with disabilities and their families. While the program provides monthly income support combined with coverage for medical supplies and maintenance of assistive devices, the restrictions it has on employment leaves many stranded in poverty. SCIO’s Peter Athanasopoulos, Director of […]