Cerebral Palsy Association In Alberta

Cerebral Palsy Alberta (CPAA) is a registered non-profit organization  that supports people with all disabilities in the province of Alberta.  We enrich and support the lives of children and adults with all disabilities through our programs and services. We also collaborate with other organizations to promote awareness, acceptance and understanding for persons with disabilities to live, learn and work in the community.  We are committed to an environment of dignity, integrity and respect. We put people first and promote diversity, independence and full citizenship.  Our vision is a Life Without Limits for people with all disabilities.

Services Provided by Cerebral Palsy Association In Alberta

• Health & Wellness Programs are available both in-person and on-line:
• - Music & Aqua Therapy
• - Gardening, Art, Dance, Computer Training, Yoga and Zumba Wellness Programs
• - Parent Support Groups & Meet-Up Groups
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• Support Services include:
• - One-on-one support to individuals and families going through the various stages of diagnoses, acceptance and living with a disability
  • - One-on-one counselling, assistance for funding applications, finding accessible funding, educational decisions and directions, poverty reduction, and goal setting for members
  • - Telephone support to members experiencing various forms of crisis
  • - Patient support in hospitals and home visits to adults and families
  • - 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
  • - Advocacy training to individuals and family members; support with human rights concerns
  • - Collaboration with agencies to assist members with community issues, barriers and challenges so they can live a Life without Limits
  • - Assisting in the development of local support groups