Accessible Travel

Join SCIO-Ottawa for a worldly Peer Connections on Accessible Travel. Connect with fellow peers and hear from local individuals with international travel experience as they share insights, tips, and stories about navigating trains, planes, cruises, hotels, and excursions with an SCI. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or curious about accessible travel options and devices, […]
Accessible Air Travel Orientation — Pearson International Airport

A hands-on, 3-hour orientation to accessible air travel. Airport Authority and Air Canada staff will walk participants through the full journey—from check-in and security to boarding—featuring demonstrations of aisle-chair use and safe transfer techniques. Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM–2:15 PM Location: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) Hosts: GTAA (Airport Authority) & Air Canada […]
Judy’s Beach Café: Brewing Community and Inclusion

A neighbourhood café where friendship, good coffee, and meaningful opportunities come together. In the heart of the Beaches, a cozy café is serving more than lattes and scones—it’s serving opportunity. Founded by lifelong friends and educators Donna Peterson and Leslie Grant, Judy’s Beach Café blends good coffee with a mission: to create meaningful training and […]
Peer Connections: Women with SCI

Are you a woman navigating life with a spinal cord injury? You’re invited to join our Women’s Group, where we gather to share experiences, offer encouragement, and build meaningful connections. Our group offers a space for women of all ages and backgrounds who are living with spinal cord injuries, whether you’re newly injured or have […]
Peer Connections: Men with SCI – GTA

Join us for a supportive peer group designed for men navigating life with a spinal cord injury in the Greater Toronto Area. This space encourages open, honest conversations about the unique challenges and triumphs that come with living with SCI. From discussing health and independence to exploring identity, relationships, and mental wellness, the group offers […]