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# Spinal Cord Injury

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- [SCI News](https://scimanitoba.ca/sci-news/)
- [Transportation Accessibility Survey](https://scimanitoba.ca/transportation-accessibility-survey/) - Dear Community members, We are reaching out to ask for your support in sharing a first of several survey 's about barriers to transportation experienced by persons with disabilities across Canada. This survey is part of a national research project funded by Accessible Standards Canada and led by the Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD).
- [SCI MB Social Club Anniversary Invitation](https://scimanitoba.ca/sci-mb-social-club-anniversary-invitation/) - SCI Manitoba Social Club Anniversary InvitationDownload
- [SCI Annual General Meeting 2026](https://scimanitoba.ca/sci-annual-general-meeting-2026/) - SCI Manitoba 2026 AGM NoticeDownload
- [Have you been pregnant in the past 5 years? Do you have a physical disability? We’d love your input!](https://scimanitoba.ca/have-you-been-pregnant-in-the-past-5-years-do-you-have-a-physical-disability-wed-love-your-input/) - We’re recruiting people with a physical disability to take part in a research study on health and physical activity during pregnancy. By sharing your experiences, you’ll help us better understand how exercise during pregnancy looks across diverse physical abilities and how exercise may relate to different health outcomes. The survey takes about 30 minutes and
- [SCI Health Survey](https://scimanitoba.ca/sci-health-survey/) - https://unbfpsyc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3QU7KNgS3G0aPHw
- [Survey Follow Up Philips Lab and RESTORE](https://scimanitoba.ca/survey/) - https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_6sqZ6O0YeMC5m62
- [SCI Annual General Meeting](https://scimanitoba.ca/sci-annual-annual-general/) - SCI Manitoba 2025 Annual General Meeting NoticeDownload
- [Recruiting - OB/GYN](https://scimanitoba.ca/recruiting-ob-gyn/) - Recruitment Poster V2, June 19 2025 (2)Download
- [Mobility Device Damage Research](https://scimanitoba.ca/mobility-device-damage-research/) - AirTravel_Digital Poster_Nov 22 2024 - Copy (2)Download
- [Post Spinal Cord Injury Survey](https://scimanitoba.ca/post-spinal-cord-injury-survey/) - Research Study - Knowledge Assessment of Secondary Health Outcomes Post SCIDownload
- [Neuromodulation Survey](https://scimanitoba.ca/neuromodulation-survey/)
- [SCI Yoga study recruitment](https://scimanitoba.ca/sci-yoga-study-recruitment/)
- [SCI Housing Study](https://scimanitoba.ca/sci-housing-study/)
- [5 Tips for Going Out as a Catheter User](https://scimanitoba.ca/5-tips-for-going-out-as-a-catheter-user/) - Whether it’s going out to a holiday party or coffee with friends, leaving the house as a catheter user might feel daunting. However, with a little planning and preparation, you can work up to going out with confidence. Here are five top tips from our friends at Coloplast Canada: Plan your activity It may be
- [Request for Recruitment Support for Medication Self-Management Study Phase 3](https://scimanitoba.ca/request-for-recruitment-support-for-medication-self-management-study-phase-3/) - CHN Phase 3 Recruitment Flyer - OnlineDownload
- [Navigating Sex, Intimacy, and Dating with Intermittent Catheterization](https://scimanitoba.ca/navigating-sex-intimacy-and-datingwith-intermittent-catheterization/) - Navigating a romantic relationship and maintaining an active sex life may feel dauntingwhether you're new to using intermittent catheters or have been using them for some time.You may worry that intermittent catheterization may interfere with your intimacy or dating life.Although this concern is natural, it is important to remember that using intermittent catheters doesnot prevent
- [Self Medication Participants](https://scimanitoba.ca/self-medication-participants/) - CHN Phase 2 Recruitment Flyer_OnlineDownload
- [Free, online SCI Physical Activity Counselling Training on the theory](https://scimanitoba.ca/free-online-sci-physical-activity-counselling-training-on-the-theory/) - We are excited to offer a free, online SCI Physical Activity Counselling Training on the theory- and evidence-based Best Practices for SCI Physical Activity Counselling. This training opportunity is for SCI Peer Mentors as well as other Health Professionals providing physical activity guidance or counselling to individuals with a SCI. The training was co-developed in partnership with an
- [YOU'RE INVITED - to Spinal Cord Injury Manitoba's Annual General Meeting 2024](https://scimanitoba.ca/youre-invited-to-spinal-cord-injury-manitobas-annual-general-meeting-2024/) - SCI-Manitoba-Annual-General-Meeting-Notice-2024Download
- [Algonquin College - Airport Survey](https://scimanitoba.ca/algonquin-college-airport-survey/)
- [Festival and Event Accessibility for Canadians with Disabilities Survey](https://scimanitoba.ca/festival-and-event-accessibility-for-canadians-with-disabilities-survey/) - Hello, We are reaching out to ask for feedback on the accessibility of outdoor, indoor, and virtual festivals and events in Canada. Our survey is collecting the lived experiences of Canadians with disabilities, and those who support us. We want to know what was good, and what made it hard, or impossible, to take part
- [WHEELCHAIR ADVENTURES MANITOBA](https://scimanitoba.ca/wheelchair-adventures-manitoba/) - Uncover the best activities, adventures & beyond!
- [Travelling as a Catheter User](https://scimanitoba.ca/travelling-as-a-catheter-user/) - Being well prepared is a good first step for a carefree holiday! To help you get ready for your vacation, our friends at Coloplast have gathered some information and a few tips for you in this article. These are general guidelines meant to help with a few commonly asked questions. You should always follow the
- [Research Opportunity - SCI Knowledge Assessment Study](https://scimanitoba.ca/research-opportunity-sci-knowledge-assessment-study/) - Spinal-Cord-Injury-Poster-v4-CleanDownload
- [Addressing the Housing Needs of People with Spinal Cord Injury / Dysfunction](https://scimanitoba.ca/addressing-the-housing-needs-of-people-with-spinal-cord-injury-dysfunction/) - CHN-Housing-Flyer-v2-EnglishDownload CHN-Housing-Flyer-v2-FrenchDownload
- [Interview Participants Needed](https://scimanitoba.ca/interview-participants-needed/) - Recruitment-PosterDownload
- [Why you should only use your catheter once](https://scimanitoba.ca/why-you-should-only-use-your-catheter-once/) - Did you know? Canadian urologists and nurses recommend single-use of intermittent catheters.1,2 To help reduce the risk of UTIs, Canadian healthcare practitioners recommend using a new, sterile, pre-lubricated catheter every time you catheterize.1,2 International and Canadian clinical evidence suggest that hydrophilic catheters can help reduce the risk of UTIs and urethral damage.3,4,5,6 Reusing catheters may
- [PROFESSIONALS TO TAKE PART IN A STUDY EXPLORING HOUSING NEEDS.](https://scimanitoba.ca/professionals-to-take-part-in-a-study-exploring-housing-needs/) - CHN-Concept-Mapping_Recruitment-FlyerDownload
- [YOU'RE INVITED - to Spinal Cord Injury Manitoba's Annual General Meeting 2023](https://scimanitoba.ca/youre-invited-to-spinal-cord-injury-manitobas-annual-general-meeting-2023/)
- [What Are Hydrophilic Catheters?](https://scimanitoba.ca/what-are-hydrophilic-catheters/) - Whether you are a new catheter user or have been using catheters for quite some time, you may have heard the term “hydrophilic” when discussing intermittent catheters with your healthcare provider. This term is often used in comparison to an uncoated catheter. But what does hydrophilic actually mean? In this article, our friends at Coloplast
- [The Power of Peers](https://scimanitoba.ca/the-power-of-peers/) - I broke my neck by diving into and firmly planting my head on the bottom of a pool in 1991, which, the kind doctor at the emergency room explained to me the next day, resulted in a compression fracture of my fifth cervical vertebra. But the broken vertebra wasn't the bad part - bones heal,
- [Not All Catheter Coatings Are the Same](https://scimanitoba.ca/not-all-catheter-coatings-are-the-same/) - The truth is . . . intermittent catheterization can add up Intermittent catheterization (IC) can add up - catheterizing 6 times every day equals 2,190 catheterizations each year. This can add up financially too; balancing the financial burden and frequency of catheterization leads many Canadians to re-use single-use catheters. Canadian clinicians recommend single-use As of
- [Attend our Virtual Annual Meeting](https://scimanitoba.ca/attend-our-virtual-annual-meeting/)
- [Medication Self-Management Study](https://scimanitoba.ca/medication-self-management-study/)
- [Volunteers Needed for a Research Study](https://scimanitoba.ca/volunteers-needed-for-a-research-study/)
- [How Much Fluid Should You Drink?](https://scimanitoba.ca/how-much-fluid-should-you-drink/) - Why is it important to keep drinking when you have issues emptying your bladder? When you have certain bladder issues, you might feel less encouraged to drink a lot of water, because you feel that this increases your problem, but it’s actually the opposite. When you are well hydrated, your urine is more diluted and
- [Dollars & Sense: Managing your financial Future](https://scimanitoba.ca/dollars-sense-managing-your-financial-future/) - Dollars & Sense: Managing your financial Future – a three part online financial series hosted by Spinal Cord Injury Ontario. Website is live and registration is free and open using the link below.
- [UTI Symptoms and How to Avoid Them](https://scimanitoba.ca/uti-symptoms-and-how-to-avoid-them/) - If you have certain bladder problems, you may be at risk for developing urinary tract infection (UTI). It is important that you recognize the different symptoms as an untreated UTI can be harmful to your bladder and kidneys. Some symptoms are obvious signs of a UTI. But be aware of other symptoms, which are more subtle
- [Mindfulness Meditation Study](https://scimanitoba.ca/mindfulness-meditation-study/)
- [U of M Research Study](https://scimanitoba.ca/u-of-m-research-study/)
- [Proud History of Spinal Cord Injury Manitoba](https://scimanitoba.ca/proud-history-of-spinal-cord-injury-manitoba/) - When paralyzed Canadian soldiers returned home from WWII, rehabilitation hospitals did not exist and wheelchairs were difficult to find. So the founders of the Canadian Paraplegic Association got to work. In 2021, as Spinal Cord Injury Manitoba celebrates 75 years of providing essential, life-changing services and supports to people living with spinal cord injury (SCI)
- [UHN Research Study](https://scimanitoba.ca/uhn-research-study/)
- [On the Road Again](https://scimanitoba.ca/on-the-road-again/) - Building on 18 years of experience with vehicle modification events across the province, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario with the help of over a dozen charities is excited to be hosting “On the Road Again” – their first virtual, Canada-wide Vehicle Modification Fair. This comprehensive online event will provide content that will be relevant to the
- [Rob’s Archery Journey](https://scimanitoba.ca/robs-archery-journey/) - I went to Heartland Archery one day in October 2002, justto see what it was like. I started shooting after they gaveme some guidance on how to hold the bow and the way thatthe arrows were positioned. At first it was hard for me toeven hit the target as I was not sure of the
- [A Pandemic Life](https://scimanitoba.ca/a-pandemic-life/) - In the following article, Bernie Gaudet interviewsRandy Dueck about life during the pandemic.Can you begin by telling the readers a little about yourself; your background story?Born and raised in Winnipeg, and still here. I’ve spent mostof my life as a C-06 and C-07 quadriplegic.When I was 17, I was injured in a motor vehicle accidentwhile
- [Employees Working At Home Due to COVID-19](https://scimanitoba.ca/employees-working-at-home-due-to-covid-19/) - Since the pandemic began in mid-March 2020, publichealth officials have asked Canadians to stay at home tohelp minimize the spread of COVID-19. As a result, an unprecedented number of employees have been asked to workat home.Employees who worked at home in 2020 due to COVID19 and meet certain conditions, will be eligible to deducthome office
- [Smart Technology Use in the Home Environment Study](https://scimanitoba.ca/smart-technology-use-in-the-home-environment-study/) - ResearchAdDownload Are you interested in Photography? Would you like to find out more about a program to create technology and resources that will allow users who live with acute physical challenges to pursue their passion for photography? If so, please visit www.empoweredphoto.com for more information and to participate in a survey that will help the
- [Psychology Study About Peer Support](https://scimanitoba.ca/a-study-to-learn-more-about-the-experience-with-peer-support-among-individuals-living-with-spinal-cord/)
- [Determining limiting factors in the public use the natural areas for people with mobility impairments through survey.](https://scimanitoba.ca/determining-limiting-factors-in-the-public-use-the-natural-areas-for-people-with-mobility-impairments-through-survey/)
- [Mental Health and Exercise in people with a Spinal Cord Injury](https://scimanitoba.ca/mental-health-and-exercise-in-people-with-a-spinal-cord-injury/) - "Are you someone who has a spinal cord injury and is interested in participating in research? We are interested in the link between mental health and exercise in people with a spinal cord injury. The study involves completing a survey that will take approximately 30 minutes. By participating in this study, you have the chance
- [Introducing the New Human Spinal Cord Injury Research Facility for Health, Balance, and Motor Control in the Spinal Cord Research Centre at the University of Manitoba](https://scimanitoba.ca/introducing-the-new-human-spinal-cord-injury-research-facility-for-health-balance-and-motor-control-in-the-spinal-cord-research-centre-at-the-university-of-manitoba/) - It’s early November and 2020 has been nothing as expected. With a very generous donation from the Will to Win, and support from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation and Research Manitoba, we were to officiallyopen our newly developed “Human Spinal Cord Injury Research Facility for Health, Balance and Motor Control” at the Spinal Cord Research
- [Meet the Newest Staff Member at SCI Manitoba](https://scimanitoba.ca/meet-the-newest-staff-member-at-sci-manitoba/) - Hi—I am Anne McIntosh.I have recently joined SCI Manitoba in the part time role of Rehabilitation Counsellor.My former career prior to my retirement was an Integrated Services Coordinatorwith the Manitoba Department of Families in Winnipeg West. In this role I conductedcomprehensive assessments with citizens of complex needs and who faced multi barriersand may have been
- [Province Supports Patients with More Virtual Care Options During The Pandemic](https://scimanitoba.ca/province-supports-patients-with-more-virtual-care-options-during-the-pandemic/) - The Manitoba government is working with physicians toensure Manitobans can stay connected to their doctorwith more virtual care options, Health, Seniors and ActiveLiving Minister Cameron Friesen announced today.“As we face this second wave of COVID-19, our governmentis supporting physicians and patients by expandingvirtual care options, particularly for the elderly and patientswith more complex medical issues
- [This webinar series is a collaboration between individuals, groups, coalitions and organizations from across Canada, without which this would not be possible.](https://scimanitoba.ca/3754-2/)
- [ARE YOU A CAREGIVER FOR SOMEONE WITH A SPINAL CORD INJURY](https://scimanitoba.ca/are-you-a-caregiver-for-someone-with-a-spinal-cord-injury/)
- [Ochre River Rescue: Dauphin Emergency Room](https://scimanitoba.ca/ochre-river-rescue-dauphin-emergency-room/) - Readers may recall the intriguing three-part story we ran last year about SCI Manitoba member Peter Berg’s helicopter rescue from Riding Mountain National Park. We are excited to be able to continue Peter’s story with his arrival at the Dauphin Hospital Emergency Room. The Dauphin ER wasn’t too busy when I arrived. I was ushered
- [Catch of the Day](https://scimanitoba.ca/catch-of-the-day/) - In this article, Laurence Haien, Senior Rehabilitation Counsellor Vocational Services, interviews Artem Dolia regarding his enjoyment of fishing. Artem currently fishes from land but hopes eventually to purchase a boat and fish on the water. Artem, you introduced yourself to the membership in ParaTracks a few years’ ago when you began working at SCI Manitoba
- [New Supports for Canadians with Disabilities to  Address Challenges Related to COVID-19](https://scimanitoba.ca/new-supports-for-canadians-with-disabilities-to-address-challenges-related-to-covid-19/) - June 5, 2020Ottawa, Ontario The Government of Canada is providing support to help people with disabilities deal with the extra expenses they are facing during the COVID‑19 pandemic. This support includes a one-time payment to certificate holders of the Disability Tax Credit, a new National Workplace Accessibility Stream through the Opportunities Fund for Persons with
- [Coping with COVID-19: Self-Care / Wellness Activities](https://scimanitoba.ca/coping-with-covid-19-self-care-wellness-activities/) - Life as we know it has changed drastically over the last few months due to the social distancing guidelines and protective measures that have been put in place to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and flatten the curve. Many of us are now working from home, while others have been laid off and have
- [Winnipeg Transit Master Plan](https://scimanitoba.ca/winnipeg-transit-master-plan/) - Our world is changing at an accelerating pace. As populations increase around the world, people are looking for more housing options, job opportunities and access to services, causing urban areas to overgrow. More than 50% of Canadians live in a medium to large-sized city, with 55% of Manitobans living in the City of Winnipeg. Winnipeg
- [Prevention and Management of Urinary Tract Infections](https://scimanitoba.ca/prevention-and-management-of-urinary-tract-infections/) - What is a urinary tract infection? Commonly referred to as a UTI, a urinary tract infection is an overgrowth of bacteria occurring at any point in the urinary tract. They are also sometimes called bladder infections or kidney infections. A lower UTI affects the urethra or bladder while an upper UTI affects the ureters or
- [Medical Cannabis. Have We Gone to Pot?](https://scimanitoba.ca/medical-cannabis-have-we-gone-to-pot/) - Cannabis has been used for medical purposes for thousands of years; its use dates back to China in 3000 BC for various purposes including pain, spasms and seizure management. In the 1800’s an Irish MD brought tinctures of hemp to Europe from India, where he saw it used for a number of medical purposes; even
- [WINNpass](https://scimanitoba.ca/winnpass/) - The City of Winnipeg is now accepting applications for the WINNpass, its new low income transit pass program. The WINNpass allows eligible residents of Winnipeg to purchase adult monthly transit passes at a reduced rate. The discount will be 30 per cent off the regular monthly adult fare for those who are eligible. The discount
- [SCI Staff Awards](https://scimanitoba.ca/sci-staff-awards/) - Ron Burky, Executive Director, presented Service Award plaques and gifts to staff members Laurence Haien, Rehabilitation Counsellor, Vocational Services, Gail Burnside, Rehabilitation Counsellor, Hospital Services and Adrienne Conley, Executive Assistant, at the Annual General Meeting on June 18, 2019. Laurence and Gail were honoured for 10 years of service while Adrienne was honoured for 25
- [Emilee’s Wish](https://scimanitoba.ca/emilees-wish/) - Since 1983, charitable organization The Dream Factory has dedicated itself to fulfilling ultimate wishes for kids whose lives have been forever altered by chronic health conditions. The Dream Factory is based in Manitoba and all funds raised go towards helping local children and their families have once-in-a-lifetime memorable experiences outside of the hospital environment. Twelve
- [Feeling trapped this winter? Why not escape!](https://scimanitoba.ca/feeling-trapped-this-winter-why-not-escape/) - Escape rooms, live-action games where a team of players discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks together with the goal of “escaping” the room before time runs out, are a new obsession for many people. Have you been interested in checking one out but wondered about their accessibility? A member recently shared with me that
- [ON THE RISE](https://scimanitoba.ca/on-the-rise/) - In the article that follows Shane Hartje talks about his history of self-employment and his most recent business venture. Could you tell the readers about yourself? I lived in Winnipeg until I was nine-years-old at which time my family moved to Anola where my parents still live. I’ve been in Winnipeg most of my adult
- [Man of the People](https://scimanitoba.ca/man-of-the-people/) - Mitch Podolak attended his final music workshop Sunday. The 71-year-old, whose legacy includes co-founding the Winnipeg Folk Festival and the West End Cultural Centre, died of complications from septic shock after witnessing one more jam by local musicians and family members in his hospital room. "We played some songs for him. It was Bright
- [On Target](https://scimanitoba.ca/on-target/) - In the interview that follows, Kristie Matheson talks about her educational program at Red River College, her subsequent search for employment, and the things she has learned along the way. Could you tell SCI Manitoba readers a little about yourself? I was born and raised in Winnipeg. I’m twenty-seven years old and currently reside with
- [Understanding Some of the Challenges Families with SCI Experience](https://scimanitoba.ca/understanding-some-of-the-challenges-families-with-sci-experience/) - Based on the Family System Theory, family is a system in which every member is interconnected. Imagine a mobile where all the parts hang in balance – this concept of the family as a mobile was developed first by Virginia Satyr with the visual understanding that when one piece moved, the rest of the whole
- [Ochre River Rescue Part 2](https://scimanitoba.ca/ochre-river-rescue-part-2/) - Continued from the September 2018 issue…… I told Peter I was going for help. There was no cell coverage on the mountain so I was going to run until I could call someone. I started to tape up my shins with self-adhesive tensor tape so that I could run through scrub brush without cutting myself.
- [Ochre River Rescue](https://scimanitoba.ca/ochre-river-rescue/) - Peter Bergs and I had a pastor’s gathering at noon on Tuesday, May 10th, up at the Ochre River church. Given that it is quite close to Riding Mountain, we decided to hike Monday afternoon and camp overnight. This would give us a chance to go camping and try out some of our new gear.
- [Energy Use After Spinal Cord Injury](https://scimanitoba.ca/energy-use-after-spinal-cord-injury/) - By Dr. Kristine Cowley For everyone, energy consumed in food or beverages (Calories, kcal) needs to be matched by our energy use (activity and exercise) or we will end up storing the extra energy as fat. A few years ago, we started examining resting and exercise-based energy use in people with tetraplegia. One of the
- [Overcoming the Odds](https://scimanitoba.ca/overcoming-the-odds/) - Written By: Laura Johnson, Two Rivers Marketing Submitted By: Bobcat Company Trevor Brown positions his hands on the controls of his Bobcat® compact track loader and turns the key. The engine roars to life. He reverses the machine out of its storage spot, then directs it to a nearby pasture to install a fence –
- [Donna Wruth - Her Life Journey](https://scimanitoba.ca/donna-wruth-her-life-journey/) - Okay, I’m not going to lie. I’ve seen and met some impressive athletes in my lifetime. I have been all around the world and played in many, many different tournaments and major events and none of the athletes I’ve met in my travels hold a candle to Donna Wruth’s accomplishments. I came into work a
- [CPA is Now SCI Manitoba!](https://scimanitoba.ca/cpa-is-now-sci-manitoba/) - Our name has changed from Canadian Paraplegic Association (Manitoba), better known as CPA Manitoba, to Spinal Cord Injury Manitoba, or as we prefer, SCI Manitoba. This change was needed to better reflect the people we serve. Our membership consists of more than 1,200 individuals living with spinal cord injuries in Manitoba, but the term “Paraplegic”
- [A Voice from Aleppo](https://scimanitoba.ca/a-voice-from-aleppo/) - BG: Can you tell our readers where you are from? ZI: I was born in the town of Afrin, Syria, located in the Aleppo District. I went to the city of Aleppo to study high school. There I met my husband, Muhammed. We stayed in Aleppo for 16 years. BG: Did you have any further
- [Staff Introductions - Bill Keith](https://scimanitoba.ca/staff-introductions-bill-keith/) - My name is Bill Keith. I joined SCI Manitoba in June 2018 as a rehabilitation counsellor. I retired from the Correctional Service of Canada after thirty-one years of service where I worked as a Parole Officer, and for the last eight years of my career as a certified Correctional Programs Officer specializing in the area
- [Staff Introductions - LéAmber Kensley](https://scimanitoba.ca/staff-introductions-leamber-kensley/) - My name is LéAmber Kensley, and I am a Métis woman who has been involved in the social service sector for 15+ years. I am experienced in counselling, crisis management and administration. I completed my Advanced Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology at the University of Manitoba, and I am currently working on a
- [Staff Introductions - Jared Funk](https://scimanitoba.ca/staff-introductions-jared-funk/) - I'm Jared Funk, one of the newest staff members here at CPA. I came on board in February 2018 in the role of Rehabilitation Counsellor Assistant, and will be helping out here as much as possible. I actually became a member of CPA back in 1992 when I had a car accident that left me
- [Staff Introductions - Artem Dolia](https://scimanitoba.ca/staff-introductions-artem-dolia/) - My name is Artem Dolia. I became a part of the wonderful team at SCI Manitoba as a Rehabilitation Counsellor Assistant in March 2018. My first contact with SCI Manitoba happened last summer, right after my arrival to Canada from Ukraine. I am a quadriplegic with 20 years of experience being in a wheelchair. For
- [Living with a Disability in Canada](https://scimanitoba.ca/living-with-a-disability-in-canada/) - My name is Artem Dolia and I work as a Rehabilitation Counsellor Assistant at SCI Manitoba. I moved to Winnipeg from Ukraine in 2017. I am a quadriplegic with 20 years of experience being in a wheelchair and would like to share my experience living with a disability in Canada. My life changed completely in
- [My Journey with SCI](https://scimanitoba.ca/my-journey-with-sci/) - My name is Dhruv Kapoor, I am 25 years old, and I live with a spinal cord injury. In December 2011, I was skiing with some friends and ended up hitting a tree on an unfamiliar run. I shattered the C5 vertebra in my neck and had a hairline fracture in my C1 vertebra. I
- [Work: Giver of Routine, Purpose and Structure](https://scimanitoba.ca/work-giver-of-routine-purpose-and-structure/) - In the article below, Laurence Haien, Senior Rehabilitation Counsellor for Vocational Services, interviews Brent Daurie regarding his return to work. Tell me about yourself? Where were you born and raised? Are you married? Do you have children? Do you have any hobbies? I was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and lived there with my

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- [Spinal Cord Injury](https://scimanitoba.ca/)
- [Support](https://scimanitoba.ca/support/) - SCI Manitoba is more than a service agency. We are a circle of caring, committed people dedicated to helping others help themselves. Every year, 1,000 Canadians face the shattering reality of spinal cord injury. But with your help, they won’t have to face it alone. For over 70 years, we have reached out to Manitobans with
- [test-form](https://scimanitoba.ca/test-form/)
- [Membership](https://scimanitoba.ca/membership-2/) - This form is meant to be used to apply for, or renew, your membership with SCI Manitoba. Although the language in the form suggests you are making a donation/gift, this form only applies to membership with SCI Manitoba and once submitted, you will receive (1) a charitable tax receipt by email and (2) your membership
- [Membership](https://scimanitoba.ca/membership/)
- [Contact Information](https://scimanitoba.ca/contact/)
- [Donate to Spinal Cord Injury Manitoba](https://scimanitoba.ca/donate/) - Thank you! Your gift will ensure people who sustain spinal cord injuries have the supports and resources they need, every step along their journeys.
- [Privacy Statement](https://scimanitoba.ca/privacy-statement/) - SPINAL CORD INJURY MANITOBA INC. WEBSITE The privacy practices of Spinal Cord Injury Manitoba Inc. (‘SCI Manitoba’) reflect our obligations under the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). These statutes govern the collection, use, protection and
- [Tools & Resources](https://scimanitoba.ca/tools-resources/) - SCI Manitoba provides a wide variety of information, tools and resources to our members in the context of providing services, including the examples below. These resources are not presently available for online viewing or downloading, but you can access these and other services and resources by sending us an email message or getting in touch with
- [Ask](https://scimanitoba.ca/ask/) - Please click here to ask your question.
- [Spinal Cord Injury Manitoba's 75th Anniversary (1946-2021)](https://scimanitoba.ca/75th-anniversary/) - A heartfelt and sincere thanks to all who joined us on November 3rd to celebrate the proud history of Spinal Cord Injury Manitoba! By all accounts and measures, our virtual event was a major success, but it simply could not have happened without the support and assistance from everyone involved. Even if all you did
- [Covid-19](https://scimanitoba.ca/covid-19/)
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