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 […]

Smiles in the Snow

Smiles were the order of the day at Ottawa Ski & Snowboard Day which took place February 8th at the charming Sommet Edelweiss in Wakefield, Quebec. Thanks to our partners at Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS), SCIO clients from Ottawa, Kingston, and Cornwall were able to try their hand at sit-skiing. We are very grateful for […]

Budget Submission

Access to Intermittent Catheters and Urinary Supplies: The Pee it Forward campaign addressed the public coverage of intermittent catheters in Ontario, shedding light on the health risks and financial implications people with disabilities face from a lack of adequate coverage. This past fall, we put together a package to the Ministry of Health, outlining the […]