SCIO Ski and Snowboard Day
On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario will host its 24th Ski & Snowboard Day – a celebration of winter sports, inclusion and philanthropy on the exclusive and slopes at Craigleith Ski Club. Whether you shred regularly or are a newbie the day is set to be a fun and inclusive experience. If […]
In Memoriam – Melanie Collum
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the sudden and unexpected passing of Melanie Collum. Our community has lost and great champion of people living with spinal cord injury, and a beloved colleague and friend. Melanie was an advocate, educator, community connector, navigator, PSW trainer, guest lecturer, and Regional Services […]
The Benefits of Activity-Based Therapy
Anita Kaiser: The Benefits of Activity-Based Therapy Anita Kaiser is a fourth-year Ph.D. student at the University of Toronto. She sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) in 1996 due to a motor vehicle collision which broke her neck. With over a year spent in the hospital relearning fundamental aspects of daily living such as bathing, […]
ADP Catheter Coverage – Key Messages
Key Messages to MPPs and Media We encourage you to reach out to your local Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) and media to talk about these issues. When speaking with your local media outlet, it is important to think through how to share your story in a simple and meaningful way. This means considering what […]
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 […]
