Helping others help themselves.
We promote awareness and create opportunities for people affected by spinal cord injuries to enhance their quality of life — through support, education, and applied research.
37+
Years of impact
5
Partner facilities
$500
Annual student awards
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Lives changed
Our mission
Three pillars. One purpose.
Run by a volunteer board and sustained by a dedicated community.
Support
We provide direct support to people living with spinal cord injuries across Northern Alberta.
Education
Five $500 awards each year to graduating rehabilitation students at Alberta institutions.
Research
The Craig Simpson Quality of Life Research Grants fund applied SCI research.
In focus
What's happening at SCITCS
Researchers team up to speed up nerve regeneration
U of A researchers and physicians combine surgery, electrical stimulation and drug discovery to help more people recover from nerve injuries.
IFESS Webinar Series
Multi-Contact Epineural Electrical Stimulation To Restore Upper Limb Functions — global webinar series for the FES community.
Three decades of impact
From a single fashion show in 1989 to a province-wide network of clinics, labs, and student programs.
Research that moves the field forward
Apply for the Craig Simpson Quality of Life Research Grants or learn about ongoing studies.
Explore researchMeet the board
A volunteer board of medical professionals and community advocates leads the society.
Board of DirectorsUpcoming events
Webinars, fundraisers, and community gatherings throughout the year.
See what's onFrom the blog
Updates, stories, and reflections from the SCITCS community.
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