Canadian Paraplegic Association Inc.

 member of the 

Weyburn & District United Way

Mandate:

• Canadian Paraplegic Association (Saskatchewan) Inc. is a community-based organization assisting persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance and full community participation.

SERVICES

• Peer Support-CPA (Saskatchewan) offers “someone who has been there” and who can act as a mentor and role model to encourage and sustain clients through the challenges they face.  
• Rehabilitation Counselling-Professional counseling services assist individuals in their return to an independent life in the community.  CPA offers continuous support, information, community links and follow-up.
• Vocational/Employment Counselling-Vocational/Employment Services assist individuals in identifying vocational alternatives and obtaining employment consistent with their values, skills, abilities, and interests.  Employers can also use this service to evaluate work-site accessibility and job accommodation.
• Case Management/Service Coordination-Case Management services deliver overall coordination for the rehabilitation process, from injury through community integration.
• Information Services-CPA provides comprehensive and relevant information for clients, their families, employers, community agencies and governments.
• Community Advocacy-CPA assists communities to identify, reduce and eliminate barriers to full community participation and serves as a leader in the area of education and awareness in the prevention of spinal cord injuries.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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