Peterborough Peers

Join us for our monthly in-person Peterborough Peer Connections! We meet on the third Thursday of every month at Jackson Creek Retirement Residence. A space for individuals with spinal cord injuries to connect, share, and learn from each other’s experiences. Come hear from our Peer Mentors, and enjoy some snacks as we chat. This event […]
Try It – Adaptive Water Skiing – Ottawa

Join SCIO Kingston & Ottawa for an exciting Adapted Water Ski Day on Sunday, July 20th in Manotick, ON. Co-hosted by SkiAbility, this outdoor event features a morning session starting around 8:30 am, lunch, and an afternoon session beginning after 1:00 pm. With a current capacity for 12 skiers, priority will be given to SCIO […]
Peer Connections: Ottawa Tetra Society
Join SCIO-Ottawa Thursday, June 26th from 4:30-6:30 as we explore the incredible work of Tetra Society – Ottawa Chapter with Kathryn Slater. Learn how this volunteer-driven organization designs and builds customized assistive devices to help people with disabilities overcome physical barriers in daily life. Whether you’re curious about how to request a project, want to […]
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: Staying Active With An SCI

Join us for an inspiring Peer Connection featuring Robert Buren, a passionate athlete and advocate who sustained a spinal cord injury in 2008. Robert will share his personal journey of adapting to life with an SCI and how physical activity became a cornerstone of his recovery, independence, and well-being. Whether you’re new to exercise or […]