Preventing & Managing UTIs with an SCI: An Online Q&A with a Nurse Practitioner
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common and ongoing concern for many people with spinal cord injuries — and knowing how to prevent them, recognize them early, and manage them appropriately can make a significant difference. Join us for an online Peer Connection session with a Nurse Practitioner, who will answer questions and share practical, […]
Holiday Support
We are passionate about supporting our community. This includes our dedicated staff that have spent this past year supporting our community. To help them recharge their batteries during the holiday season we will be closing all our offices, home and otherwise to spend much needed time with friends and family. We will be shut down […]
Reimagining Exercise: How Sekond Skin Society Brings Disabled and Nondisabled People Together
Founded by Lee-Anne Reuber, Sekond Skin Society is an inclusive fitness and yoga app designed so disabled and nondisabled people can exercise side by side. Centered on disability leadership, the platform aims to disrupt the traditional wellness industry by creating spaces where accessibility, community, and shared experience are the norm. Through intentional design and member-driven […]
SCIO Community Marks IDPWD 2025 with an Interactive Accessible Travel Experience at Pearson
This year, to celebrate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the SCIO community took part in an accessible travel tour at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The event follows a year of major efforts to make air travel more inclusive—especially for travellers with mobility disabilities who rely on wheelchairs or assistance during boarding. Pearson’s Greater […]
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer, Michael Richardson
A community champion joins SCIO to lead its next chapter of growth and impact Toronto, ON — Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Spinal Cord Injury Ontario (SCIO) and the Ontario Paraplegic Foundation (OPF) are proud to announce the appointment of Michael Richardson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 24th, 2025. A lifelong believer […]
