Day To Day

A practical package of resource information to assist people with spinal cord injury (SCI) with day to day living—from finance and legal support, to housing and information on finding a job.

  • Driving & Transportation
    Getting back into the community after a spinal cord injury (SCI) is an important step in a person’s ability to live their life to the fullest. Transportation plays a big role in community reintegration. Check out our Getting Around section for information on transportation and driving after SCI.

    Posted on: Tue, Jun 8, 2010

  • Finance & Legal Support
    We're working on getting some resources here soon.

    Posted on: Wed, May 18, 2011

  • Finding a Job
    People with disabilities are often left out of the workforce. Here you'll find resources to help you return/adjust to work after spinal cord injury as well as links to services that enable people with disabilities obtain and maintain competitive employment.

    Posted on: Tue, Aug 10, 2010

  • Home Modifications
     Making your home accessible can mean many things. Your home may need only a few changes, such as a ramp to the entrance or grab bars in the bathroom. Or it may need more involved modifications, such as wider doorways and hallways, a new bathroom, or an elevator or lift.  ...

    Posted on: Wed, Mar 30, 2011

  • Home Modifications: The Friendly Bathroom
     (adapted from the article: The Friendly Bathroom, by Cliff bridges)   The following is intended as an introduction to what's available and serves as a foundation for planning. Getting In and Around When it comes to getting in, around and out, there are some ideals you should shoot...

    Posted on: Thu, Jun 9, 2011

  • Kitchen Tips for Cooking and Meal Preparation
     Just like money management, energy management takes some thought and planning but it pays off in the long run.  Here are eight principles of energy conservation to consider when preparing meals for you and your family:   Energy Conservation Tips   Planning • Plan meal...

    Posted on: Mon, Mar 7, 2011

  • Travel
    More and more Canadians with physical disabilities including spinal cord injury (SCI) travel regularly for pleasure and for work. Barriers to travel are declining as awareness about the importance of accessibility increases among governments, businesses and individuals around the world. Research, planning and organization are a must—but people with SCI who’ve become seasoned travelers say it’s made a huge difference to their quality of life. Plan with confidence!

    Posted on: Mon, Aug 16, 2010

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