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Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Empowering people with a disability.
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Empowering people with a disability.
At SCIO, we offer services designed to empower individuals with spinal cord injuries and mobility disabilities.
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer, Michael Richardson - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer, Michael Richardson - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario (SCIO) and the Ontario Paraplegic Foundation (OPF) are proud to announce the appointment of Michael Richardson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 24th, 2025.A lifelong believer in the power of community, Michael has spent more than two decades helping people build lives of dignity, belonging, and opportunity. His career has taken him from the football field — as a former NFL and CFL player — to frontline leadership in social services at non-profit organizations across Canada, bringing a unique combination of optimism, determination, and hands-on experience to the role.
SCIO Community Marks IDPWD 2025 with an Interactive Accessible Travel Experience at Pearson - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
SCIO Community Marks IDPWD 2025 with an Interactive Accessible Travel Experience at Pearson - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
This year, to celebrate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the SCIO community took part in an accessible travel tour at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The event follows a year of major efforts to make air travel more inclusive—especially for travellers with mobility disabilities who rely on wheelchairs or assistance during boarding. Pearson’s Greater […]
Why the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Matters - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
Why the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Matters - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
By Nikoletta Erdelyi SCIO Public Policy Specialist Each year on December 3, the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) gives people around the world the opportunity to recognize progress made toward disability inclusion — and to acknowledge the work that still lies ahead. More than 1 billion people globally live with a disability, […]
80 Years of Impact - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
80 Years of Impact - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
80 Years of Impact. Let’s Go Further. Celebrate 80 Years of Spinal Cord Injury Ontario Your support has brought us this far. With your help, we can go even further. Donate Now – Your Gift Will Be Doubled! Watch: 80 Years of Momentum From our beginnings in 1945 to today, SCIO has been a source […]
SCIO Ski and Snowboard Day - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
SCIO Ski and Snowboard Day - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, 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 […]
SCIO Ottawa Ski and Snowboard Day - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
SCIO Ottawa Ski and Snowboard Day - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario will host its Ottawa Ski Day – a celebration of winter sports, inclusion and philanthropy on the beautiful slopes at Sommet Edelweiss Resort. This day on the slopes is made so special by our partnership with Canadian Adaptive Snowsports CADS whose volunteers help us provide a […]
Events - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
Events - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
At SCIO we offer a diverse range of gatherings tailored to enrich and empower our community. From interactive Peer Connections, available both online and in-person, to specialized Employment Workshops aimed at enhancing job prospects, we’re committed to supporting your journey. Our Catheter Fairs and Access Expos provide unique opportunities to explore the latest in adaptive products and solutions, ensuring you find the right fit for your lifestyle. Join us in these dynamic events to connect, learn, and grow with the SCIO community.
Champions of Accessibility | Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
Champions of Accessibility | Spinal Cord Injury Ontario
Calling all changemakers and champions of accessibility! You are invited to shine a spotlight on individuals and businesses in your community who are paving the way towards inclusivity.
Real Talk with Rachele: Unpacking Sex and Disability | SCIO
Real Talk with Rachele: Unpacking Sex and Disability | SCIO
Real Talk: this monthly series explores topics that matter most, creating space for open, honest conversations about sex and disability.
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario Turns 80: A Celebration of Legacy, Community & Impact - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
Spinal Cord Injury Ontario Turns 80: A Celebration of Legacy, Community & Impact - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
For 80 years, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario (SCIO) has stood as Ontario’s largest and most trusted community for individuals living with spinal cord and mobility disabilities. Founded in 1945 by courageous World War II veterans, including John Counsell, Al Jousse, Conn Smythe, Ken Langford, Andy Clark, and L.M. Wood, SCIO began with the determination to live with independence, dignity, and community rather than institutionalization. Together, they established Lyndhurst Lodge and introduced the first folding, self-propelled wheelchair to Canada, stored at Maple Leaf Gardens. It was a revolution in mobility.
Events - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
Events - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario | Supporting and advocating for and with people with a disability.
At SCIO we offer a diverse range of gatherings tailored to enrich and empower our community. From interactive Peer Connections, available both online and in-person, to specialized Employment Workshops aimed at enhancing job prospects, we’re committed to supporting your journey. Our Catheter Fairs and Access Expos provide unique opportunities to explore the latest in adaptive products and solutions, ensuring you find the right fit for your lifestyle. Join us in these dynamic events to connect, learn, and grow with the SCIO community.
PeeForFree
PeeForFree
Pee For Free #FundTheFight Nobody Should Have to Empty Their Wallet Just to Empty Their Bladder. But right now, across Ontario, people with disabilities are paying up to $1,000 a month just for the medical supplies they need to use the bathroom. That’s more than rent for many. That’s more than groceries for most. Yet, […]
Birthday Fundraiser
Birthday Fundraiser
By hosting a Birthday Fundraiser, you join forces with a community dedicated to addressing the challenges people with disabilities face.
Real Talk with Rachele: Unpacking Sex and Disability
Real Talk with Rachele: Unpacking Sex and Disability
Real Talk: this monthly series explores topics that matter most, creating space for open, honest conversations about sex and disability.
Nominate your accessibility champions! National Accessibility Week
Nominate your accessibility champions! National Accessibility Week
Become a Peer Mentor
Become a Peer Mentor
Our Peer Support Program matches people who are newly injured, and their family members, to people who have lived experience with a spinal cord injury, and who understand. You will introduced to other organizations that can provide you with a wide range of assistance. Find out more.
Possibilities Project Plus
Possibilities Project Plus
Find or donate free medical and mobility equipment in Ontario (Possibilities Project Plus)
SCIO WEBSITE
SCIO WEBSITE
At SCIO, we offer services designed to empower individuals with spinal cord injuries and mobility disabilities.
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