Links to CP Resources Online


   

Cerebral Palsy Medical Information

 
 
 

Cerebral Palsy Family Support

Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy
The Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy is a nonprofit charitable organization that provides support for people with CP.
Disability Central & ActiveTeen
Disability Central currently maintains an e-zine for teenagers dealing with a disability. The e-zine is written in part by teens, who themselves have overcome barriers spun from their disability.
 
National United Cerebral Palsy
UCP's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. The leading source of information and advocacy for people with CP in the United States.
Accessibility Ontario
The information given here will interest people with disabilities who want to participate in making Ontario more accessible and those in the private sector who want to make their workplaces and facilities accessible to people with disabilities.
 
Scope
Scope is a disability organization in England whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Scope's aim is that disabled people achieve equality.
Idealist.org
Action Without Borders is a global network of individuals and organizations working to build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives.
 
Ontario Community Family & Children's Services
Community Family & Children's Services (CFCS) provides assistance and help for families is need.
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Information about assistance for children with special needs from the Province of British Columbia.
 
Ontario Association for Community Living
Our goal is that all persons live in a state of dignity, share in
all elements of living in the community, and have the opportunity to participate effectively.
 
The Association for the Neurologically Disabled of Canada
A Canadian non-profit charitable organization. We dedicate ourselves to providing functional rehabilitation programs to individuals with non-progressive neurological disabilities.
 
AbilityHub.com
This Assistive Technology web site is for people with a disability, and will direct you to adaptive equipment for computers.
 
WORKink Ontario
WORKink's mission is to facilitate communication and provide resources and information to enhance the equitable and meaningful employment of people with disabilities.
Ability OnLine Support Network
Connecting kids with special needs for friendship and support.
 
Charity Village®
Charity Village® is a listing of over 3,000 Canadian non-profit organizations, divided into categories.
Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre
DDRC promotes the inclusion of persons with developmental disabilities, thereby strengthening communities for all citizens
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Children's Link
A central source of information for families of children with special needs in the Calgary area.

The Road Ahead Society of Calgary
Creating a vision for a sustainable future.
 
PLAN Edmonton
PLAN Edmonton is a family directed organization that assists families to build a circle of friends for a family member who is isolated or is at risk of being isolated due to disability, living arrangement, limited opportunities, society's perception or other circumstances
 
 

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Cerebral Palsy Associations

Calgary Cerebral Palsy Association
The mission of the Calgary Cerebral Palsy Association is to provide understanding, support, and resources to individuals and their families affected by Cerebral Palsy.
 
 
Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy
The Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy is a nonprofit charitable organization with a mandate to address the changing needs of people in Ontario with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities.
 
Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia
The CPABC supports people with cerebral palsy through advocacy, education, and recreational programs.
Saskatchewan Cerebral Palsy Association
The Saskatchewan Cerebral Palsy Association is a nonprofit charitable organization that ensures individuals with cerebral palsy the right to appropiate opportunities to achieve their fullest potential through education, health care and access to all amenities of the community.
 
Cerebral Palsy Association of Quebec
The Cerebral Palsy Association of Quebec aims to improve the lives of people in Quebec affected by cerebral palsy.
English site available.
 

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Adaptive Equipment

Achievable Concepts
Adapted Recreation and Sporting Equipment for People with Disabilities.
 
Nova Scotia Cerebral Palsy Sports Association
Sport Nova Scotia is a non-profit, non-government organization representing 63 provincial sport organizations.
 
Motion Specialties
The Calgary based division of The Motion Group. They offer consultation, sales, and servicing on all sorts of adaptive equipment from wheelchairs to seating products and home care products. Feel free to take a look at their brochure
 
WIKE Ultralights of Guelph
WIKE has a bike trailer specially designed for families with special needs children and youth. Feel free to take a look.
 
Ontario CP Sports
OCPSA envisions a future where athletes with disabilities are an integral part of the sporting realm.
 
BC Wheelchair Sports
BC Wheelchair Sports is a not-for-profit organization devoted to providing opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities.
 
Braceworks
Braceworks has been helping children, youth and adults with Cerebral Palsy lead more active and independent lives since 1989. As an Authorized Vendor to Alberta Aids to Daily Living, we provide a full range of orthopedic braces including AFOs, Soft Boston Body Jackets and Standing Frames.
 
Donate a Car Canada
In many parts of Alberta, you can donate your eligible car, truck, boat, trailer, RV, quad or even airplane to benefit the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta! It's Easy! Just fill out the DONATE page at www.donatecar.ca and Donate A Car Canada Inc. will look after everyhting to sell your vehicle for a charitable donation. Remeber to select Cerebral Palsy Associaiton in Alberta and we'll send you a valuable tax receipt
 

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Therapy & Treatment

EuroMed Rehabilitation Center
Specializing in the Adeli Suit, a treatment based in Poland that assists in strength and movement excercises.
 
International PETO Institute
The Institute, and the internationally renowned "conductive educational system" set up by Professor Peto has given the motor disabled the unique possibility to start a real, new life.
 
Gordon-Pomares Centre
The Gordon-Pomares Centre provides a unique multisensory treatment, a program that families can implement at home. Our approach applies to all disorders related to brain functioning, from ADHD and autism to Down's Syndrome and depression.
 
Conductive Education Information Home Page
A collection of links and resources to help answer questions about conductive education.
 

Families in Alberta for Conductive Education (FACE)

 

Renfrew Educational Services
Helping Kids Soar
 
The Conductive Education Website
A world-wide community of those whose common aim is to make Conductive Education available for all.

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Easter Seals

  Easter Seals funds disability solutions through financial assistance, summer camp, research, advocacy, and public and consumer education.
British Columbia Saskatchewan Manitoba
Alberta Nova Scotia USA
Quebec        
 
 

CP Members' Pages

The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (CPAA) supports and enriches the lives of people affected by cerebral palsy. Our work revolves around people affected by CP on a daily basis. Some of our members have submitted personal stories, which are posted below. We welcome new personal submissions from people with CP. If you want to tell your story, or are interested in creating your own website, please contact Michael in Edmonton at 477-8030, or by email at michael@cpalberta.com.

Members' Pages: Members' Websites:
 
     
 

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  HEAD OFFICE - CALGARY
Tel: 1-403-543-1161
Fax: 1-403-543-1168
Toll Free: 1-800-363-2807
  EDMONTON OFFICE
Tel: 1-780-477-8030
Fax: 1-780-471-0855
Toll Free: 1-888-477-8030