This peer-led group offers a safe, welcoming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals living with spinal cord injuries to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Through open conversation and community care, we aim to foster a sense of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Hosted by Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, this virtual program is open to participants from any location. Please note: this space is reserved exclusively for those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. While we appreciate the support of allies, we ask that only community members attend.
Register for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Group.
For more information or to request a copy of our 2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Group Community Guidelines, please contact Peer Support Coordinator Brett Babcock at brett.babcock@sciontario.org.
Following the first meeting on Tue, Jun 16, the virtual support group will take place bimonthly on the second Tuesday at 1:30 pm PST/4:30 pm EST (future meeting dates: Tue, Aug 11 & Tue, Oct 13).
Travel doesn’t end with a disability. It simply evolves. Join host Mary-Jo and featured guests as they explore local, regional, national and international travel with a disability. Each week, we unpack the logistics, the challenges and the charm of getting out of your routine. Travel can help you look at the world and yourself in a new and exciting way!
Whether you want to discover something new in your own area or plan a big trip across the country or the ocean, the world remains open and full of possibilities.
How to Connect to Zoom:
- From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88067112958
- From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 880 6711 2958
- Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 880 6711 2958
- If not in BC, find your local number here: zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA
If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.
Have you ever thought: “I can’t do mindfulness because my mind won’t stop thinking”? You’re not alone.
Join mindfulness and meditation expert Mary-Jo for short weekly sessions (every Wednesday at noon) dismantling common mindfulness myths that prevent people, especially people with disabilities, from accessing mindfulness in a safe, meaningful, and sustainable way.
A busy mind isn’t a problem, it’s the start point. Instead of treating mindfulness as a way to calm, fix, or optimize yourself, this series invites you to explore it as a relationship with your present-moment experience, grounded in choice, accessibility and self-compassion.
Drawing on neuroscience, yoga philosophy, and disability-informed practice, you’ll learn how mindfulness supports nervous system regulation, resilience, and dignity—without requiring stillness, a pain-free body, perfect focus or spiritual ideals.
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85852508005
– From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 858 5250 8005
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 858 5250 8005
– If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA
If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.
Grow older and wiser with The Road Ahead Education Series! Aging with SCI isn’t about slowing down, it’s about steering forward.
Managing weight with an SCI can feel complicated, so where do medications like Ozempic fit in? Join emergency and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Ian Rigby as he breaks down current options for weight management, with a focus on on GLP-1 therapies like Ozempic and Wegovy. You’ll learn how these medications work, what people with SCI should consider and other practical strategies to support healthy weight management. Join us live on June 23 at 1 PM for a short presentation followed by Q&A.
About the Speaker: Dr. Ian Rigby
Ian is a Calgary based physician with practises both Emergency Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He completed his medical school at the University of Calgary and a residency in Emergency Medicine at Queens University. Academically he is very involved in medical education at the University of Calgary and is a Clinical Associate Professor there. He became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine in 2022 and enjoys working with his patients on their journey to improved health.
How to Connect to Zoom:
From your browser:
How to Connect to Zoom:
– From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87272016657
– From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 872 7201 6657
– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 872 7201 6657
– If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA
If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.
Visit The Road Ahead webpage and watch recordings of past sessions.
Questions? Contact Duncan at dcampbell@sci-bc.ca.
Featuring expert guest speakers from across the aviation, accessibility, and disability advocacy sectors. This engaging discussion will explore current challenges, innovations, and initiatives aimed at improving the travel experience for people with disabilities.
Travel can present challenges for everyone. For people with disabilities, however, the process can be fraught with issues from minor inconveniences to broken equipment to serious injuries. In recent years issues with Accessible Air Travel have made the headlines, all for the wrong reasons. But change is happening. We are bringing together a group of experts in the field who will enlighten us on the changes and direction the travel industry is putting in place to make air travel safer and accessible to all.
SCI Ontario‘s informative webinar on Accessible Air Travel, will feature expert guest speakers from across the aviation, accessibility, and disability advocacy sectors. This engaging discussion will explore current challenges, innovations, and initiatives aimed at improving the travel experience for people with disabilities, including protecting mobility devices, accessibility planning, airport operations, and passenger support. Following the panel discussion, attendees joining virtually will have the opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session.
Since 2010, ConnecTra’s Abilities Expo has provided opportunities for people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, and healthcare professionals to learn about local resources and connect with others in the community. The event brings together like-minded organizations and services that support independence, well-being, and meaningful connection. It is a space for discovering opportunities and exploring what is possible together.
The 2026 Abilities Expo theme, Connected Futures, reflects the importance of innovation, accessible technology, and inclusive design in strengthening our communities. This year’s Expo showcases organizations, services, and ideas that are helping shape more connected and inclusive futures, featuring informative and inspiring presentations, community resources, and opportunities to engage across generations and lived experiences.
Tickets are now available. Free admission. Donations welcome.