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CPA's Mission Statement

To assist persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self reliance and full community participation.

Total Access Magazine
The summer issue of Total Access magazine is now available. This edition illustrates much of the evolution of CPA, not only as an organization but also as a community. A tribute to Ken Langford and a profile of Joanne Mc...More

New topic 
New and Improved!
Our Message Board has recently undergone some changes, in order to improve the Forum for our users. Check out the changes, designed to reduce spam and improve usability by clicking on the blue "Message Board" tab on the ...More

Self Advocacy Training Program
This Self Advocacy Training Program has been designed and written for you under a federal government grant from Social Development Partnerships Program. It is designed to help you be a better advocate for yourself when y...More

Our History
The Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA) was founded in 1945 by a group of paralyzed WWII veterans who were determined not to spend the remainder of their life in hospital. Their efforts resulted in improved medical and...More

Life Interrupted
It’s all about YOUTH. Got a spinal cord injury? How about a resource that’s for youth, by youth – no adults allowed?

Life Interrupted is a new manual for youth with SCI. It’s written by people between the ages of 12...More

veteran's week 2006 
25 Ways to Take Part in Veterans' Week
Each year, Canadians pause on November 11 to remember the Veterans who served our country in times of war during the 20th century — the men and women who died or risked their lives while serving in the Army, the Air Forc...More

Incomplete 
The Complete Incomplete Resource
Finding that information on incomplete injury is scarce? CPA has a comprehensive resource dedicated to incomplete SCI.
Here's a CPA resource to answer the tough questions that surround incomplete SCI.
Incomplete Spi...More

A Great Resource for Persons With SCI and Their Families
The comprehensive Life After Spinal Cord Injury resource guide contains everything you need to know about your spinal cord injury.

Originally produced by the Association des paraplégiques du Québec (APQ) for members...More

Fire Safety Kit ($20) 
Fire Safety for People with Disabilities
A fire safety training kit for use in public education sessions geared towards people with disabilities and seniors has been developed and is now available for distribution.
Fire and life safety issues are one of those ...More

Total Access magazine
It's fun and useful to get information off the web but... we have a great "paper" resource for you: Total Access magazine.
We've worked hard to create this, readable and attractive information source for people with ...More

Opening Doors to Rehabilitation Study Program

Originally produced for the orientation and training of staff, CPA has further developed this six-part program with manual for use as a tool by all professional counsellors who work with clients with mobility impairm...More

John G. Counsell 
CPA Then and Now
When John Counsell and his friends got together 60 years ago to form CPA, lightweight metal wheelchairs were hot new technology and no public services existed for people with SCI. Today, all that has changed, but the nee...More

CPA Poster 
Winning Advertising Campaign
Goodgoll Vendramin continues to receive international awards for the poster campaign created for the Canadian Paraplegic Association.

CPA's Road, Stairs, and Escalator ads created by Goodgoll Vendramin takes top hon...More

CPA Privacy Statement
The Canadian Paraplegic Association’s National Office has spent the past 60 years cultivating strong relationships with our donors, volunteers, and employees. Tremendous care goes into maintaining the integrity of these ...More

Peer Support
CPA's National Peer Support Program continues a tradition more than half a century in the making.
“Members helping members” through peer support is a philosophy that has been passed down through hundreds of Canadian Par...More

CPA Core Service Areas
Peer Counselling and Support
CPA offers “someone who’s been there” and can act as a mentor and role model to encourage and sustain clients through the challenges they face.
Rehabilitation Counselling
Professional cou...More
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