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Ontario Federation for Cerebral PalsyHead Office |
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| Address & Map | 1630 Lawrence Ave W, Ste 104 Toronto, ON M6L 1C5  | |||
| Major Intersection | Black Creek Dr and Lawrence Ave W | |||
| Office Phone | 416-244-9686 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-244-9686 | |||
| Fax | 416-244-6543 | |||
| TTY Phone | 1-866-241-9122 | |||
| info@ofcp.ca | ||||
| Website | www.ofcp.ca | |||
| Primary Contact | Cindy De Graaff, Planning Services Manager; Phone: 416-244-9686 ext 236; Email: cindy@ofcp.ca | |||
| Alternate Contact | Linda Woodhams, Services Information Database Facilitator; Phone: 416-244-9686 ext 238; Email: linda@ofcp.ca | |||
| Primary Executive | Clarence Meyers, Executive Director; Phone: 416-244-9686 | |||
| Service Details | ||||
| Alternate Name (Internal use only) | CP ; OFCP | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Located In Community | Toronto | |||
| Description | The Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy is a non-profit charitable organization strives to address the changing needs of people in Ontario with cerebral palsy, recognizing their inherent dignity and rights. The organization advocates and promotes awareness, understanding and acceptance of persons with cerebral palsy. They encourage and support research, education and programs related to cerebral palsy. Programs and Services include: OFCP Household Pickup Service 613-384-1957, 1-877-384-1957 www.ofcp.ca Home pickup of used clothing and household goods and neighbourhood used clothing donation bins in partnership with Value Village. Call OFCP or visit website above to find the number to call for home pickup in your area. InformAction Newsletter -the OFCP has a newsletter entitled "InformAction" that is mailed out free of charge to anyone wishing to receive it. If you would like to be on the mailing list or would like to submit an article for publication, you can email: informaction@ofcp.ca Planning Services Program -improves the quality of life for people with cerebral palsy through a range of individualized services. The program offers initial consultations, home visits, independent person-centred planning, and information resources on services, programs and products. For more information, please contact Cindy at Ext.236 or cindy@ofcp.ca Long Term Planning and Support Program - is to assist families with the development of a long term plan to secure the quality of life they desire for their family member with cerebral palsy. The program offers Life Plan development including future care and emergency plans, as well as education and assistance to families regarding Trusts, Wills and Powers of Attorney. The Program also provides services to the individual with cerebral palsy after the parents are no longer able to do so -- these services can include home visits, support to trustees and responding to urgent needs as they arise. Individual and group presentations can be arranged. Contact: Cindy De Graaff at ext. 236 or email cindy@ofcp.ca Children & Families Program - this program supports and responds to requests from families of parents with children with cerebral palsy by offering information and resources that will assist in caring for their child. We respond to requests from professionals, organizations and students regarding cerebral palsy. For more information, please contact Cathy Persons at ext. 224 or email cathy@ofcp.ca OFCP Assistive Devices Program - is a financial assistance program for the purchase of equipment for persons with cerebral palsy of all ages in the Province of Ontario. Categories of equipment include: Communication and Writing Aids; Enteral Feeding Equipment; Orthotic Devices; Respiratory Equipment; Wheelchairs; Positioning and Ambulation Aids; Home Accessibility Aids; Bathroom and Washroom Aids, and Electronic Aids to Daily Living, Hospital Beds and Mattresses, and Car Seats. For more information, please call ext. 234 or email adfp@ofcp.ca OFCP Activity Funding Program - is a financial assistance program for people who have cerebral palsy to take a vacation, participate in educational courses, training, recreational activities or community day programs of their choice. The OFCP provides funding for a wide variety of Activities so that people with cerebral palsy may have more opportunities for engagement within the community. Please visit the Activity Funding Program page to find out more about eligible activities. For more information, please call Scott at ext.226 or email scott@ofcp.ca Educational & Recreational Services-Local-Ontario-Canada-International - the goal of this program is to improve the quality of life through education for people with cerebral palsy. The program offers conferences, workshops, seminars, public speaking and printed audio/visual materials. For more information, please call Scott at ext.226 or email scott@ofcp.ca Membership Services Program - Membership Services provides a variety of services for Individual Members and Group Members. Individual Membership is open to all people with cerebral palsy, their parents/family members as well as professionals/supporters who have an interest in the welfare of persons with cerebral palsy. Individual members who have cerebral palsy are eligible to apply for funding assistance from OFCP for equipment, vacation and community based day programs. Group Members of OFCP are non-profit organizations who provide services to people with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities in their communities. Contact: Lynn at 1-877-244-9686 at ext.231 or lynn@ofcp.ca Ontario Service Information Database - is an information and referral service that approximately lists 989 services throughout Ontario including some services in the USA that serve Ontario. The database provides people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, family members, and service providers with up-to-date information. It can be searched online (http://www.ofcp.ca/osid/services.php) or by contacting an OFCP staff member. If you would like to update your service information, please call Linda at Ext.238 or email linda@ofcp.ca | |||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm | |||
| Dates | The OFCP Annual Conference is held in September each year. The Conference for People who Provide Support for Persons with Disabilities is held in May each year. Workshop topics important to people with cerebral palsy are held throughout the year. | |||
| Meetings | Board of Directors meeting | |||
| Areas Served | Ontario | |||
| Eligibility | People with cerebral palsy of all ages and their families, professionals and any one else interested in knowing about cerebral palsy. | |||
| Application | Phone, fax, email or come in person to the organization. | |||
| Fees | There are fees for some of our programs. | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Print Material | InformAction Newsletter - quarterly | |||
| Funding | Donations | |||
| Elections | Elections to the Board of Directors are held during OFCP Annual Conference when a space becomes available. | |||
| Established | 1947 | |||
| Indexing | ||||
| Service Categories | Administrative Entities ~ Cerebral Palsy ; Assistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance ~ Cerebral Palsy ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Cerebral Palsy ; Life Care Planning ~ Cerebral Palsy ; Newsletters ~ Cerebral Palsy ; Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Subsidies ~ Cerebral Palsy ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Cerebral Palsy ; Sports Program Participation Subsidies ~ Cerebral Palsy ; System Advocacy ~ Cerebral Palsy ; Workshops/Symposiums ~ Cerebral Palsy | |||
| Subjects | Advocacy ; Cerebral palsy ; Donations | |||
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