This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the people who make up our community and for the connections, conversations and shared commitment that help move our work forward. From all of us at Praxis, we wish you a warm and happy Thanksgiving.

When it comes to acute traumatic SCI, time matters. Praxis-supported projects are helping move evidence on early surgical decompression into practice and support more timely, consistent care across Canada. Learn more and watch the workshop: praxisinstitute.org/time-is-spin

ISCoS 2026 is on now in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together the global SCI community for four days of research, learning and collaboration. Explore this year’s scientific programme: iscosmeetings2026.org/

“Listen first.” At a Praxis SCI Clinical Education workshop at Dalhousie, around 75 future healthcare professionals learned directly from people living with SCI and clinicians. See why lived experience matters in healthcare education: praxisinstitute.org/learning-fro...

Research changes what we know. Implementation changes what happens next. The latest Solutions newsletter explores SCI research, clinical education, innovation and more. Read the latest issue: mailchi.mp/praxisinstit...

Dr. Colleen O’Connell will present the Praxis-supported National Respiratory Care Pathway in SCI, created with respiratory care experts and PLEX. ⏰ Nov. 21, 1:20–2:35pm ET 📍 Toronto, ON Register: events.myconferencesuite.com/LTV2026/reg/...

Today, we honour Survivors, their families and communities, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on the ongoing work of reconciliation. Learn about Praxis’ Indigenous engagement work: praxisinstitute.org/national-day...

Astek Diagnostics began with personal experience of a healthcare gap. Through the Praxis SCI Accelerator, lived experience insights challenged assumptions and helped Astek shape its market entry to meet wider community needs. praxisinstitute.org/beyond-custo...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Sept. 30. We encourage our community to take time to learn, reflect and deepen understanding. Explore the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s Lunch & Learn videos: trw-svr.nctr.ca/lunch-and-le...

Limitless Device began with founder Alessio Sansò’s lived experience. Through the Praxis SCI Accelerator, broader lived experience and SCI expertise helped the team challenge assumptions and refine its product. praxisinstitute.org/from-one-fou...

Join the Falls Prevention in Older Adults with SCI symposium, Sept. 24–25. Clinicians, researchers and PLEX will explore practical approaches to falls prevention, with Praxis PLEX Fellow James Shaw sharing insights on falls in SCI. Register: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

How is person-centred care being used in SCI and TBI? A project led by Dr. Femke Hoekstra’s lab, in partnership with Praxis, is reviewing 80+ studies to understand what works and help inform clearer guidance for care teams. What does person-centred care mean to you?

There’s a story behind every impact. Praxis Impact Stories highlight the people, research, ideas, and collaborations helping move SCI care and innovation forward. Discover the work and the difference it’s making: praxisinstitute.org/tag/impact/

Innovation is stronger when lived experience shapes its development. Through Praxis’ SCI Incubate and SCI Accelerator, startups work with people living with SCI and access specialized expertise to move solutions towards market adoption. Meet our alumni: praxisinstitute.org/alumnicompan...

How can SCI education reach more care teams across BC? Praxis workshops and webinars bring evidence-informed learning and lived experience perspectives to clinicians in communities across the province. Read the impact story: praxisinstitute.org/from-urban-c...

Looking for the latest from Praxis? Visit our News page for updates, research, events, funding opportunities, stories, and more. Use the topic tags to quickly find what interests you. Explore: praxisinstitute.org/category/new

Build confidence in SCI care with practical education grounded in lived experience and evidence. A SCI Clinical Education Webinar on respiratory health is coming this fall. Until then, explore past sessions: youtube.com/playlist

On World Physical Therapy Day, we recognize the physiotherapists who work alongside people with SCI throughout rehabilitation and beyond. Thank you for helping people build strength, maintain function, adapt, and work toward their goals. #WorldPTDay

Progress is powered by people. This Labour Day, we’re recognizing everyone whose work helps move spinal cord injury research, care, and innovation forward. Thank you for all that you do.

Praxis-funded research is bringing women with SCI and clinicians together to identify priorities for better menopause care, research, and education. Read more: praxisinstitute.org/addressing-u...

Spinal cord injuries can happen anywhere. Access to SCI knowledge shouldn’t depend on where you live. Praxis workshops & webinars connect clinicians across BC with practical education & lived experience to help strengthen care closer to home. praxisinstitute.org/from-urban-c...

Advancing SCI research, care, and innovation takes many forms. Praxis brings together lived experience, community engagement, research, data, and innovation to help turn knowledge and promising ideas into meaningful improvements for people living with SCI.

For many people with SCI, healthy shoulders are essential to mobility and independence. Nafeesa Brown, PT, and Marni Abbott, PLY, PLEX, share clinical and lived experience on preventing and treating shoulder injuries. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch

Good policy includes the people it affects. Praxis’ Kevin Murphy explores why disability inclusion in politics must go beyond consultation, and why lived experience belongs in the rooms where decisions are made. Read: praxisinstitute.org/promoting-di...

📣 We want to hear from you! 📣 Are you interested in new experimental treatments for spinal cord injury? We are looking for people living with SCI to take part in a 90-minute focus group to share their opinions on a biomaterial intervention under development. (1/2)

What started with friends riding for one person has grown into a community moving SCI research forward. This year, Shim’s Grand Prix brought together 300+ riders, 100+ volunteers, and hundreds of supporters, with proceeds supporting Praxis. Read more: praxisinstitute.org/turning-comm...

On National Nonprofit Day, we celebrate the people and organizations moving important work forward. In SCI and across the nonprofit sector, progress happens when people come together around shared goals. Praxis is proud to be part of that community.

Better SCI care depends on better data—and better data depends on people. A Praxis-led study explores how keeping people engaged in the Canadian Spinal Cord Injury Registry can strengthen research and improve care. Read: praxisinstitute.org/factors-asso...

MPs Braedon Clark and Darren Fisher visited the RHSCIR site at QEII Nova Scotia Rehab, meeting Dr. Sean Christie, Dr. Sonja McVeigh, Dr. Christine Short, Alissa Decker and Dustin Van Buskirk to learn how SCI care and research are advancing.

Living well with SCI starts with the right information. The new Living Well with SCI guide offers tools to help people understand their health and take an active role in their care. PDF: 6671bcb3-5bdc-4e17-a367-79e67d933949.filesusr.com/ugd/63db2d_8... More: www.mobilityclinic.ca/circulusnetw...