Pelvic Health Clinic: Specialized Care for Individuals with SCI
The Pelvic Health Clinic at Lyndhurst is dedicated to providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). This specialized clinic addresses gaps in community care, offering services that are often unavailable elsewhere. While many of the services are focused on individuals with female genitalia—such as […]
Guarantee the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) campaign
People with disabilities in Canada are counting on the CDB to launch in July 2025, but delays in finalizing regulations put this new national disability benefit at risk. This is unacceptable. We call on the Government of Canada to act now and finalize the CDB regulations before it’s too late. People with disabilities have […]
Response from Mayor of Stratford on GO Train Route Cancellation
Last week, we shared an online petition with our community, bringing attention to the threat of accessibility between London, Ontario and Toronto via GO Train. The petition urges Metrolinx and all relevant authorities to reconsider the decision to discontinue the London to Toronto route and take into account sustainable transportation and economic development. Thousands signed […]
Canada Disability Benefit Passes Parliament
Last week, Bill C-22, The Canada Disability Benefit passed Parliament, signalling victory for people with disabilities across Canada. The Bill proposes to create a federal income supplement for working age people with disabilities. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Carla Qualtrough calls this proposal a game changer that would benefit hundreds of thousands […]
Key Messaging for Prevention of E-Scooters to be Implemented in Toronto
As part of one of the grassroots initiatives SCIO is involved in, we are actively working with other disability organizations, people with lived experience and city councillors to prevent e-scooters from being present on Toronto sidewalks and public spaces. On June 28, 2023, the Infrastructure and Environment Committee will be holding a meeting to […]
