SUPPORT SERVICES
Cerebral Palsy Alberta offers services that assess needs and identify the strengths in our members of all ages. We have a full-time Social Worker in Calgary and Edmonton on hand to help support, enrich and enhance the lives of our clients.
To become a CPAA Client, please fill out our Client Intake Form. If you require additional information please contact Darryl by email or at 403-219-3607
SERVICES INCLUDE:
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One-on-one support to individuals and families going through the various stages of diagnoses, acceptance and living with a disability
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One-on-one counselling, assistance for funding applications, finding accessible funding, educational decisions and directions, poverty reduction, and goal setting for members
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Telephone support to members experiencing various forms of crisis
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Patient support in hospitals and home visits to adults and families
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Advocating for individuals and families with appeals to various agencies such as Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), Alberta Aids for Daily Living (AADL), Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), Person with Developmental Disabilities (PDD), employment, school, handi-bus, etc
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Advocacy training to individuals and family members; support with human rights concerns
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Collaboration with agencies to assist members with community issues, barriers and challenges so they can live a Life without Limits
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Assisting in the development of local support groups
YOUTH TRANSITIONS
For youth between the ages of 16 and 25 we offer customized support to help them prepare for adult life. Activities include one-on-one counselling, group support and transitions workshops and an emphasis on self-management of health care and transitioning to adult health services.
The goals of the program are to enable young people with disabilities and or special health care needs to:
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Gain a greater understanding of their disabilities and/or special health care needs through interaction with other young adults and mentors who have disabilities and/or special health care needs
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Build positive communication skills that will help them to describe and educate others about their disability, leading them to advocate for themselves at home, in school, in health care settings, and in the community
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Develop strategies for taking more responsibility for activities of daily living, including managing their health care
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Learn how to access resources in the community to help them prepare for the transition to adulthood
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Explore healthy lifestyles and recreation options
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Increase knowledge about educational, career and independent living options
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award was founded by H.R.H. Prince Philip in 1956 and brought to Canada in the 70’s. The Award aims to help equip young Canadians for success in life by empowering them to discover hidden talents, develop untapped leadership potential, make a different in their community and explore the wonders of the great outdoors.
The CPAA offers mentorship for youth interested in working towards the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
Darryl Janzen at 403-219-3607 or email
