December 3 is the International Day of Persons with a Disability.
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on 3 December was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
The 2022 global observance to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities will be around the overarching theme of innovation and transformative solutions for inclusive development...
Who We Are
Our History
Spinal Cord Injury Canada Origin
Spinal Cord Injury Canada, formerly known as Canadian Paraplegic Association, was established in 1945 by WWII veterans who sustained spinal cord injuries in the war. Back then, our founders did amazing things like help create the Department of Veterans' Affairs, establish the world's first rehabilitation centre for people with spinal cord injuries, and build a supportive network of people and organizations across the country. SCI Canada is proud to follow their example, and continues to work across the country with and for people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.
Over the years, Spinal Cord Injury Canada established divisions across the country, which now includes eight provincial organizations, referred to as Corporate Members. Together, SCI Canada is a federated network supporting people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities all across Canada.
Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan
In November 1964, SCI Sask, formerly known as CPA Saskatchewan Division, incorporated as a division to carry on the work of CPA within the territorial limits of Saskatchewan. The first Board of Management included H. Bielby, J.W.B. Bremner, F. Buchan, T.E. Hunt, R. March, A.C. McEown, J. McKeen, H.C. Rees, J.C. Sharman, W.E. Sinnett, H.J. Stensrud, and C.A. Wescott.
On April 1 1990, the organization incorporated and registered under the Government of Saskatchewan Non-profit Corporations Act.
On June 18 2015, the official name was changed to Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan Inc.
Our Vision:
Working collaboratively for inclusive communities
Our Mission:
To assist persons living with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance and full community participation
Through Truth and Reconciliation, SCI Saskatchewan Inc. acknowledges that we serve
all People of Saskatchewan and acknowledge all Treaty Territory and the Homeland of the Métis within.
"We acknowledge we are on Treaty Territory and the Homeland of the Métis.
We pay our respect to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another."
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