Spinal Cord Injury Organization Of Bc

What Spinal Cord Injury Organization Of Bc does

Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC), formerly the BC Paraplegic Association, is a Vancouver-based non-profit charitable organization (Charitable Business Number #11883 5024) founded in 1957 that supports 12,000+ British Columbians living with spinal cord injuries and related physical disabilities. Its core service is the Peer Program, which connects individuals with trained peer mentors who have lived experience of SCI, alongside structured sub-programs such as Peer Health Coaching and The Road Ahead. Complementary offerings include the SCI InfoLine (phone, text, and email staffed by information professionals), the SCI Info Database (an 800+ resource online encyclopedia), The Spin quarterly magazine, the SCI BC Marketplace, and the Access BC initiative. Regional offices in Prince George and Vancouver Island extend reach across BC, with monthly meetups and annual events such as the Charity Challenge, Roll n' Stroll, and the Holiday Auction.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic channels — individual donations (1,900+ donors), corporate sponsorships, fundraising events, government grants (BC Gaming Commission, PacifiCan, Vancouver Coastal Health, multiple municipal governments), and foundation support (BC Paraplegic Foundation, Vancouver Foundation). Services are provided free of charge to members, and the organization is supported by 162 volunteers contributing 1,674+ hours in 2025. Strategic partners include UBC's International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), Praxis Spinal Cord Institute, Power to Be, Accessible Okanagan, and Spinal Cord Injury Canada. The technology stack is non-proprietary and consists of standard fundraising, event, and communication SaaS tools (DonorPerfect, CanadaHelps, RaceRoster, Givergy, Rafflebox, Zoom), with no disclosed AI or machine learning capabilities.

Name

Spinal Cord Injury Organization Of Bc

Legal name

Spinal Cord Injury BC

Website

https://sci-bc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spinal Cord Injury BC is a Vancouver-based non-profit founded in 1957 that delivers peer support, an information helpline, resource databases, and community programs to 12,000+ British Columbians living with spinal cord injuries and related physical disabilities, funded through donations, grants, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and peer support services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAM)

Keywords

• Peer support services
• Disability information services
• Accessible recreation programs
• Non-profit community support
• Spinal cord injury resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events including annual Charity Challenge races, raffles, and holiday auctions.
2. Government Grants: Funding from government sources including BC Gaming Commission, Ministry of Finance, Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Vancouver Coastal Health, and various city governments.
3. Foundation Support: Support from foundations including BC Paraplegic Foundation, Vancouver Foundation, and numerous other regional foundations.
4. Volunteer Services: Volunteer contributions - 162 devoted volunteers donated over 1,674 hours in 2025 to support programs, services and events.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SCI BC is a non-profit charitable organization that delivers free peer support, information services, and accessibility programs to people with spinal cord injuries and related physical disabilities in British Columbia. Its core offerings include a province-wide Peer Program with trained peer mentors who have lived experience of SCI, an SCI InfoLine reachable by phone, text, and email, and an online SCI Info Database containing over 800 curated resources.

Product overview

Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC) is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services for people with spinal cord injuries and related disabilities in British Columbia. The core offerings include the Peer Program, which connects individuals with trained peer mentors who have lived SCI experience, and the SCI InfoLine, an information resource service available by phone, text, and email. The SCI Info Database provides over 800 online resources covering advocacy, housing, benefits, equipment, transportation, and accessible recreation. Additional services include The Spin Magazine (quarterly publication), the Events Calendar with regional activities across BC, Accessible Travel Resources, and the SCI BC Marketplace. Financial support is available through Scholarships and Bursaries. Fundraising initiatives include the annual Charity Challenge race, 50/50 Raffle, and Holiday Auction. The organization also maintains dedicated websites for Living with SCI and SCI Sexual Health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peer Program Connects people with spinal cord injuries with trained peer mentors who have lived experience of SCI, providing one-on-one support, group meetups, and resources to help individuals adjust, adapt, and thrive after injury.
• Peer Health Coaching Program Structured coaching program within the Peer Program that pairs individuals with peer health coaches to work on specific health and wellness goals following spinal cord injury.
• The Road Ahead Program within the Peer Program focused on helping individuals navigate life after spinal cord injury.
• SCI InfoLine Free information resource service providing answers, resources, and support related to spinal cord injury and living with disability, available by phone (1-800-689-2477), text (778-247-2477), and email.
• SCI Info Database Online encyclopedia containing more than 800 current and comprehensive resources for people with spinal cord injuries and related physical disabilities, covering advocacy, housing, government benefits, equipment, transportation, accessible recreation, sexual health, and other topics.
• The Spin Magazine Quarterly magazine covering hot topics related to living with spinal cord injury, distributed to members and available online.
• Events Calendar Calendar of peer meetups, recreational activities, and social events held throughout British Columbia, including regional events in Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Northern BC, Okanagan, and Vancouver Island.
• Accessible Travel Resources Information and guides to help people with disabilities travel accessibly throughout BC and beyond, including travel videos and travel stories.
• Scholarships and Bursaries Financial support programs available to SCI BC members with spinal cord injuries to pursue education and career goals.
• SCI BC Marketplace Online marketplace connecting members with resources, equipment, and services related to living with spinal cord injury.
• Charity Challenge Annual charity race and fundraising event, SCI BC's largest fundraising initiative. Participants can wheel, walk, or run 5 km or a half-marathon, with events across BC and online participation options.
• 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser Quarterly raffle fundraiser offering participants a chance to win up to $10,000, with proceeds supporting peer programs and information services.
• Holiday Auction Annual online auction fundraiser held each November-December, featuring a variety of items for bid, with proceeds supporting SCI BC programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 162 volunteers donated over 1,674 hours to support SCI BC programs in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Power to BecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for accessible outdoor recreation including camping trips, kayaking events, and outdoor experiences for people with SCI. Power to Be provides adaptive outdoor expertise and accessible activities.
• Accessible OkanagancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for accessible recreation and events in the Okanagan region. Collaborates on peer meetups, summer BBQ, and recreation expo events.
• University of British Columbia (ICORD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with UBC's International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD) for spinal cord injury research and knowledge sharing.
• Spinal Cord Injury CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization partner providing broader SCI community connections and advocacy support.
• ColoplastminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing financial support for SCI BC's Information Services Program. Healthcare company specializing in continence products.
• Chairstuff Supply CompanyminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting SCI BC programs and events. Wheelchair and accessibility equipment supplier.
• Alliance MobilityminorOthersCorporate sponsor and partner for accessible transportation events. Accessibility vehicle provider.
• ICBCminorOthersProvincial corporate sponsor supporting SCI BC's mission and community programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• BC Paraplegic Foundation: Foundational financial supporter of SCI BC and sister organization within the BC SCI ecosystem. Compares as an aligned grantmaking body serving the same SCI constituency.
• ICORD (UBC): University of British Columbia research center focused on spinal cord injury research and knowledge translation. A research partner of SCI BC; not a direct service competitor but shares the SCI constituency.

Broad incumbents

• March of Dimes Canada: Large Canadian charity providing a broad portfolio of disability services including post-acute recovery, employment, and accessibility programs. Overlaps with SCI BC in serving people with physical disabilities, though not SCI-specific.
• Praxis Spinal Cord Institute: Canadian spinal cord injury research and commercialization institute. A current SCI BC partner and funder; comparable in SCI-specific focus but operates primarily as a research convener rather than direct service provider.

Direct peers

• Spinal Cord Injury Canada: National Canadian SCI organization providing peer support, advocacy, and information services across provinces. Directly comparable mission and service portfolio to SCI BC, with overlapping but broader geographic scope.
• Neil Squire Society: Canadian nonprofit using technology and research to empower people with disabilities. Comparable in mission to support independent living and remove barriers, with overlapping assistive-tech and employment programs.
• Rick Hansen Foundation: Canadian charity founded by Rick Hansen focused on spinal cord injury awareness, accessibility, and research funding. Shares SCI BC's mission focus on SCI and disability inclusion in Canada.
• Disability Alliance BC: BC-based nonprofit advocating for people with disabilities through information, benefits navigation, and accessibility advocacy. Operates in the same province with comparable information-service and advocacy positioning.

Regional players

• Accessible Okanagan: BC Okanagan-based nonprofit promoting accessibility and inclusive recreation. Current SCI BC partner; comparable in accessible recreation focus but operates at sub-provincial scale.
• Power to Be: BC-based nonprofit providing adaptive outdoor recreation for youth and adults with disabilities. A current strategic partner of SCI BC; comparable in audience but focused on outdoor accessibility rather than peer/info services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BCParaplegic
• Facebookfacebook.com/SpinalCordInjuryBC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spinal-cord-injury-bc
• Instagraminstagram.com/sci_bc

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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