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 […]
5 Ways to Practice Self-Care This Month
5 Ways to Practice Self-Care This Month When was the last time you took to unwind or do something that brings you joy? The age-old saying, “Stop and Smell the Roses,” isn’t just a mantra on chalkboards and in inspirational texts – there is a lot of truth and purpose behind the saying. Self-care, and […]
You May Not Be Out of Time
Limitations Periods When Severely Injured: You May Not Be Out of Time When you have been seriously injured as a result of an accident, you might look to the legal system to initiate a claim. However, personal injury lawsuits are subject to a general limitation period which restricts the time you have to file a […]
