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Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy |
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| Record Details | |||
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| Alternate Name | OFCP | ||
| Contact Numbers | |||
| Office Phone | Head office 416-244-9686; Hamilton/Burlington household collection service 905-522-2928; Toronto/Oakville household collection service 416-244-0899 | ||
| Toll Free Phone | Head office 1-877-244-9686; Toronto/Oakville household collection service 1-877-244-0899 | ||
| Fax | head office 416-244-6543 | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Address & Map | |||
| Located In Community | Toronto | ||
| Nearest Main Intersection | Black Creek Dr and Lawrence Ave W | ||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||
| Organization Email | info@ofcp.ca | ||
| Website | www.ofcp.ca | ||
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Twitter | ||
| Primary Contact | Cathy Persons, Children & Families Coordinator | ||
| Alternate Contact | Scott McArthur, Educational Services Manager | ||
| Primary Executive | Clarence Meyers, Executive Director | ||
| Service Details | |||
| Areas Served | Ontario | ||
| Description | The Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy (OFCP) is an organization committed to supporting independence, inclusion, choice and full integration of all persons with cerebral palsy (CP) in Ontario. * provides and initiates a wide range of services, resources and programs for individuals with CP and their families as well as professional organizations Major Programs Planning Services Program: * assistance in developing a personal life planning guide covering areas such as home, community, employment, education and support services * ext 236 or planning@ofcp.ca Long Term Planning and Support Program: * assistance in developing life plans, estate plans, trustee support programs and support networks * ext 236 or ltp@ofcp.ca Assistive Devices Funding Program: * requests for all ages * financial assistance for devices including communication and writing aids, enteral feeding equipment, orthotics, respiratory equipment, wheelchairs, positioning and ambulation aids, bathing and washroom aids, home accessibility aids and electronic aids to daily living, car seats and hospital beds * ext 234 or adfp@ofcp.ca Activity Funding Program: * financial assistance for vacations and day activities for those with cerebral palsy * must become a Life Member to receive funding from this program *please visit the Activity Funding Program page to find out more about eligible activities. Membership Services Program: Individual membership: * open to all people with cerebral palsy, their parents and family members, professionals and supporters, who have an interest in the welfare of persons with cerebral palsy * individual members can apply for funding assistance from OFCP for equipment, vacations and community-based day programs * ext 222 Group membership: * group members are OFCP non-profit organizations who provide services to people with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities in their communities * ext 222 Educational and Recreational Services Program: * conferences, workshops, seminars, public speaking, print and audio/visual materials, newsletter * ext 226 Children and Families Program: * assistance and information on support services, funding resources, therapies, education, parenting issues and books * ext 224 or families@ofcp.ca. Ontario Services Information Database: * online access to database of products and services for persons with cerebral palsy or other physical disabilities, family members and service providers * service also provided by telephone * ext 238 Household Pickup Service: * home pickup of used clothing and household goods * neighbourhood used clothing donation bins * in partnership with Value Village | ||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm | ||
| Dates | OFCP Annual Conference in September; OFCP Annual Conference in May For People Who Support People with Physical Disabilities | ||
| Eligibility | people of all ages with cerebral palsy, their family members, caregivers, professionals, and people interested in knowing about cerebral palsy | ||
| Application | by phone, email, fax or come in person | ||
| Fees | Service - Long Term Planning and Support Program ; None - all other services | ||
| Languages | English | ||
| Resources Available | see website or call for available resources | ||
| Established | 1947 | ||
| Elections | Held at OFCP Annual Conference, September | ||
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations | ||
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity | ||
| Indexing | |||
| Service Categories | Assistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance ~ Cerebral Palsy ; Clothing Donation Programs ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Cerebral Palsy ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Cerebral Palsy ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Cerebral Palsy | ||
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