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Organization:
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Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy
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Toll-Free:
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1-877-244-9686 (Ontario only)
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Address:
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26 Meteor Dr
Etobicoke, ON
M9W 1A4
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Map
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Intersection:
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Carlingview Dr and Meteor Dr
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Location:
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Toronto (West Humber—Clairville)
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Executives:
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Deborah Wilkinson - President
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Service Description:
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Support and services to people in Ontario with cerebral palsy * assists member groups in the development and provision of services and programs including accommodation * advocates and promotes awareness, understanding and acceptance of persons with cerebral palsy * encourages and supports research, education and programs related to cerebral palsy
Support Service and Navigation - Personalized assistance from team members for housing and community supports, education, training, helping individuals and families access services and funding and social connections and programs for their individual interests and needs
Membership Services - Individual membership is open to all people with cerebral palsy, their parents/family members as well as professionals who have an interest in the welfare of persons with cerebral palsy * group members are non-profit organizations who provide services to people with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities in their communities
Assistive Devices Funding Program - Enables members to access equipment for persons with cerebral palsy * categories of equipment include: communication and writing aids; orthotic devices; wheelchairs, positioning and ambulation aids; home accessibility aids; bathing and washroom aids and electronic aids for daily living
Life Enriching Activity Fund - Provides opportunities to people with cerebral palsy who are a member of OFCP to participate in a Life Enriching Activity of their choice * examples include horseback riding, summer camp, swimming, art lessons, computer classes, or a community-based day program
To support these initiatives, visit the CP4CP website at http://www.ofcp.ca/donate/collection to donate used clothing and household goods, benefitting people with cerebral palsy throughout the province of Ontario
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Fees:
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Membership fees * see website for membership options and application
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Application:
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No referral required * call, email or visit
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with cerebral palsy of all ages, their families, caregivers and friends
Must be resident of Ontario
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