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SIA Mission Statement
We are the national organisation of spinal cord injured people. We represent all of their interests, regardless of how the impairment occurred, or whether paralysis is full or partial. We support all those who are affected by spinal cord injury, including the family and friends of the individual.
We promote and encourage spinal cord injured people to fully participate in society by taking back control of their lives.
SIA was founded in 1974 by a group of spinal cord injured people headed up by Baroness Masham of Ilton, herself spinal cord injured. Since then SIA has grown to over 5,000. In 1984 SIA was proud to announce HRH The Princess Royal as Patron of the organisation.
We put great emphasis on our members leading a full and independent life, which is reflected in our motto.
‘…because life needn’t stop when you’re paralysed.’
Sharing of information and our wealth of advice sits at the very heart of our commitment to helping each person fulfil their potential.
We…
- Offer support to individuals and their families from the moment they sustain a SCI and for the rest of their lives.
- Provide services that can encourage and enable paralysed individuals to lead independent lives.
- Campaign for improved medical care and research into SCI
- Work hard to create awareness and understanding of the causes of injury and the consequences that follow.