Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan Inc.

What Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan Inc. does

Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan Inc. (operating as SCI Sask) is a community-based non-profit organization founded in 1964 and headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with a regional office in Regina. The organization provides supports and services for people living with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities, their families, and their broader community across the province. Its mission is to assist clients in achieving independence, self-reliance, and full community participation. Primary client segments include persons with spinal cord injuries, families and caregivers of persons with disabilities, and individuals seeking education and employment support; secondary outreach targets businesses and workplaces through accessibility awareness programming.

SCI Sask's core service portfolio centers on the Peer Mentorship Network and Family Support Network (adaptive living and support services), Education and Employment Services covering work readiness, career decision-making, and job search, Community Inclusion and Awareness programming (including the ChairLeader workplace accessibility initiative), and Information and Systems Navigation for disability programs. Ancillary products include the quarterly Parascope Magazine, the SCI Connects Podcast, the Kevin McIntyre and LA Charities scholarship programs, and community events such as the annual Wheelchair Relay, Women's Circle, Movie Matinee, and Fundraiser Golf Tournament. The organization operates a basic online membership system for renewals and payments; no proprietary technology platform, mobile app, or AI capability underpins service delivery.

Revenue is generated through a diversified non-profit model combining donations processed via CanadaHelps, government grants (notably the Government of Canada's Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities), recurring corporate sponsorships (Nutrien, Coloplast, Boston Pizza and others) tied to fundraising events, and annual membership fees. Services are delivered free of charge to clients. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that meets quarterly and reports to members at an Annual General Meeting (62nd AGM scheduled June 2026). Headcount is reported in the 1-10 band, with key personnel including Executive Director Launel Scott, Board Chair William Lehne, and Manager of Fund Development and Volunteer Engagement Morgan Darbellay.

Name

Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan Inc.

Legal name

Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan Inc.

Website

https://scisask.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan Inc. (SCI Sask) is a Saskatoon-based non-profit founded in 1964 that delivers peer mentorship, family support, education and employment services, and community inclusion programming to persons with spinal cord injuries and physical disabilities across Saskatchewan, funded by donations, government grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Spinal cord injury care
• Peer mentorship programs
• Advocacy services
• Assistive equipment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Revenue generated through various fundraising initiatives including annual golf tournaments, wheelchair relay events, day of giving campaigns, and general donations. Donations are processed through CanadaHelps platform.
2. Government Funding: Funding received from government programs including the Government of Canada's Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities and other provincial/federal programs.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for individuals who wish to support the organization and access member benefits. Online payment options available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan Inc. (SCI Saskatchewan) is a Saskatchewan-based non-profit organization that provides direct support services, peer mentorship, information and referral, and advocacy for individuals living with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities across the province. The organization operates from a provincial office in Saskatoon and a regional office in Regina, with virtual programming extending its reach province-wide, and it also runs the ChairLeaders program for businesses and stakeholders.

Product overview

Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan Inc. is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive suite of support programs and services for individuals with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities. The core service portfolio centers on peer-based support through the Peer Mentorship Network and Family Support Network, alongside education and employment assistance, community awareness initiatives, and systems navigation. The organization operates several flagship programs including ChairLeader (workplace accessibility awareness), the annual Wheelchair Relay fundraiser, Women's Circle peer gatherings, and Movie Matinee community events. Additional offerings include the Parascope Magazine publication, various scholarship programs (Kevin McIntyre and LA Charities), and resources for accessible housing and transit. An online membership system provides secure payment capabilities. The organization hosts fundraising events including golf tournaments and participates in community events to promote inclusion and awareness throughout Saskatchewan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peer Support and Mentorship Program
• Information and Referral Services
• Advocacy Services
• ChairLeaders Program
• Annual Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Members receiving help eventually become volunteers giving back to programs and community
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MSCG (Metis Nation-Saskatchewan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2025Collaboration on 5th Holiday Gathering event. Partnership for joint programming serving disability community in Saskatchewan.
• NutriencoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 August 2025Tournament sponsor for SCI Sask 6th Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament in 2025. Major corporate supporter of the organization's annual fundraising initiatives.
• ColoplastminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 July 2025Sponsor for SCI Sask Summer-Kickoff at Kinsmen Park event. Also contributed appetizers for Regina holiday gathering.
• Mark's Nine Hole Golf & Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament in Prince Albert, SK. Provides venue and support for annual fundraising events.
• Wascana Rehabilitation CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for Wheelchair Relay events in Regina. Partnership for community fundraising events.
• City of BridgesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf venue for Saskatoon area fundraiser golf tournament events.
• Saskatoon Kinsmen ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity venue partner for summer kickoff and outdoor community events in Saskatoon.
• LA CharitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual golf tournament host in support of SCI Sask, organized by Andrew Arguin and Chris Letts. Includes scholarship program for members.
• Canadian Paraplegic AssociationminorOthersFormer name of Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan. Historical relationship - same organization under different name.
• UromedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated raffle prizes for Regina holiday gathering event.
• FSWCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated raffle prizes for Regina holiday gathering event.
• Boston Pizza (Regina)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship for Regina regional holiday gathering event.
• ICAN Resource Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuest speaker Ean Price featured at Gaining Momentum with AI: Technology and Innovation virtual event for SCI Sask community.
• Technology for LivingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuest speaker partnership for AI and technology workshop event for disability community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• March of Dimes Canada: National non-profit providing services for people with disabilities, including employment services, peer support, and accessibility programs. Directly comparable to SCI Sask's vocational and adaptive living offerings but at national scale.
• War Amps: National Canadian charity providing services for amputees including peer support, advocacy, and accessibility programs. Comparable as a Canadian disability-services non-profit with peer support and advocacy programming for a specific injury population.
• Rick Hansen Foundation: Canada-wide foundation focused on spinal cord injury awareness, accessibility, and research, including the Rick Hansen School Program and accessibility certification. Comparable in SCI-specific mission and workplace accessibility programming (overlapping with ChairLeader).
• Spinal Cord Injury Canada: National umbrella organization (formerly Canadian Paraplegic Association) that SCI Sask was historically affiliated with. Directly comparable in mission — peer support, advocacy, and services for the SCI community — but operates at national scale with broader funding access.

Regional players

• Disability Alliance BC: BC-based non-profit providing advocacy, benefits navigation, and peer support for people with disabilities. Closely comparable in service mix (systems navigation, peer support, advocacy) but serves a different province, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Ability Online: Online community connecting youth and young adults with disabilities through peer support and mentoring. Comparable in peer-mentorship value proposition that anchors SCI Sask's Peer Mentorship Network, but with a digital-first delivery model.
• Plan Institute: Canadian non-profit focused on disability planning, family support, and inclusion, including the RDSP awareness campaign. Comparable to SCI Sask's Family Support Network and systems navigation offerings.
• Tetra Society of North America: Volunteer-led non-profit that builds custom assistive devices for people with disabilities. Comparable grassroots, volunteer-driven ethos and assistive-solutions orientation, though focused on device creation rather than peer support and employment services.

Direct peers

• Neil Squire Society: Canadian non-profit using technology and research to empower Canadians with disabilities, including employment and assistive tech programs. Comparable in disability services mission and employment/skills focus, with overlapping educational programming.
• SaskAbilities: Saskatchewan-based non-profit providing employment, residential, and community services for people with disabilities. Direct in-province peer with overlapping employment services, adaptive living, and community inclusion programming — competes for the same provincial grants and donors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SCISASK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCl12YkV2KZ5ylqxus_eWypQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Spinal-Cord-Injury-Saskatchewan-Inc-104216215129524
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spinal-cord-injury-saskatchewan-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/scisaskinc

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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