Organization
Spinal Cord Injury Canada(SCI Canada)
Spinal Cord Injury Canada is a national organisation established in 1945 by World War II veterans living with spinal cord injuries, dedicated to helping people with SCI and related physical disabilities achieve independence, self-reliance, and full community participation. Through a network of provincial member associations, it delivers peer support, advocacy, and research funding from coast to coast.
About
Founded in 1945 by disabled veterans who refused to be sidelined, Spinal Cord Injury Canada is one of the country's oldest disability-led organisations. It operates through a federated model with provincial SCI associations in every region, giving it both national reach and local presence for the roughly 86,000 Canadians living with SCI.
What They Do
SCI Canada funds spinal cord injury research, advocates for Accessible Canada Act implementation, and connects newly injured individuals with peer mentors who have lived experience. Provincial associations deliver direct services including accessible housing adaptation advice, employment support, recreational programming, and equipment loan programmes. The organisation also maintains a comprehensive information hub for those adjusting to life after injury.
Who They Serve
SCI Canada primarily serves adults with traumatic or non-traumatic spinal cord injuries and related physical disabilities. It also supports families and caregivers, healthcare professionals, and researchers working to improve outcomes and quality of life for people living with SCI.
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