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Programs and Services
Educational Services ProgramThe goal of the Educational Services Program is to improve the quality of life for people with cerebral palsy through education. The program includes conferences, workshops, seminars, public speaking engagements, and printed audio/visual materials. Some of these activities are listed below: (1) Annual Caregiver's Conference offers caregivers the chance to share their experiences and knowledge, learn new skills and network. (2) Annual OFCP Conference provides an opportunity for people with cerebral palsy,their families, OFCP board members, and member groups to participate in workshops and share information with the purpose of improving the quality of life for people with cerebral palsy. (3) Resource Centre provides current information
and links on cerebral palsy and related issues and services. Topics
range from recreation to medical therapies. The Resource Centre receives
information requests from around the world from people with disabilities,
families, professionals and the interested public. Highlights of research
findings are printed in the report OutLook International.
(4) Brochures, pamphlets, and other current publications about cerebral palsy are available through the OFCP. These resources also include the most recent research on the effects of aging and cerebral palsy. Simply contact the numbers or address below for up-to-date literature. (5) Video publications can be purchased or loaned through the OFCP.
Recommended videos include "Removing the Clouds" and "Cerebral Palsy:
A Lifelong Journey". See Video Library for
catalogue listing.
Vacation Funding Assistance ProgramThe Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy Vacation Funding Assistance Program is available to persons with cerebral palsy in the province of Ontario. The purpose of the Vacation Funding Assistance Program is to provide opportunities to people with cerebral palsy to have a vacation or attend a camp of their choice. Here you can download Guidelines, list of expenses and application form: Day Activities Funding Assistance ProgramThe Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy Day Activities Funding Assistance Program is available to persons with cerebral palsy in the province of Ontario. The purpose of the Day Activities Funding Assistance Program is to provide opportunities to persons with cerebral palsy to participate in structured and meaningful activities in local communities of their choice. It is our hope that this assistance will allow individuals to learn new skills from literacy, arts and crafts, physical activities to life skills and more. Here you can download Guidelines, list of expenses and application form:
Individuals: If you are a person with a disability, we can help you in developing
your Life Plan. We can assist you to identify your needs, goals, and wishes.
We can help you clarify your priorities and preferences, and outline the
resources needed. We can help facilitate your planning needs and support
you to get your life going in the direction you want.
The first step you can take is by completing
My Life Portfolio, a planning guide and practical workbook for developing
goals and achieving dreams. Chapters explore all aspects of life, including
personal life, home, community, employment, education, and support services.
Click on the link above to copy and paste the online text version into
WordPad so you can edit it on your computer, or to receive a hard copy
version by post, please refer to our contact information at the bottom
of this page.
Families:
If you have a family member with a disability, we understand that there
can be many concerns regarding their future when you are no longer able
to assist them as you do now. We can assist you with the long term planning
needed to ensure their future physical, financial, and social needs will
be maintained at the level they are accustomed to.
For information on the Personal Outcome Measures approach, please visit
Accreditation
Ontario and The
Council. For more information on personal planning and/or assistance with the
"My Life Portfolio" workbook, please email the Individualized Planning
Program at: Visit The Long Term Planning and Support
section of our website The Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy has developed a unique program - the Long Term Planning and Support Program (LTPSP). Parents and other family members have been setting up Wills, Trusts and Life Plans for several years now but they often realize that no matter how well they plan there still remains an important stumbling block , “Who will assist my son or daughter with Cerebral Palsy to continue to have a fulfilled life after we are no longer able to do so?”. To that end a committee comprised of parents, OFCP staff and Board members, and people with disabilities met and developed a program to address these concerns. They determined that the program would have a number of objectives: We are very excited about this program and the Peace of Mind it can bring to families. We believe that having a sound, structured and financially stable organization such as the OFCP providing Lifetime Supports is essential to ensuring continuity to families and individuals with Cerebral Palsy. Parents can know that their sons and daughters’ lives will be enhanced, they will be safe and that they will continue to have a good quality of life in the years to come.. If you would like to hear more about this program please call Gordana Skrba or Cindy De Graaff, Long Term Planning and Support Program Coordinator at the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy at 416-244-9686 or 1-877-244-9686,or cindy@ofcp.on.ca The Children and Families Program supports and responds to requests from families and parents with children with cerebral palsy by offering information and resources that will assist in caring for their child. We also respond to inquiries from professionals, organizations and students regarding cerebral palsy. An example of requests we receive range from questions regarding cerebral palsy, therapies, early intervention services, education, funding and respite care.
Each family’s needs, concerns, priorities and goals for their child make every choice unique. We always endeavour to support families and individuals in making their choices by providing them with complete, relevant, factual information. Participation Projects Program offers a variety of services for member groups including support for expansion of services at the local level, facilitating communication within our network and a liaison to government. We work with Members in a variety of ways. Services for Member Groups include: We support members to expand services for people in their community & with quality management initiatives as requested. Support to groups that want to become a Member of the OFCP. A flexible insurance plan per the needs of each member to cover officers & directors, property, fleet, and general liability. A Benefits Plan for agency staff with coverage for medical, dental, life, long-term disability, customized to the needs of each member. Assist Members with applications to OFCP Provincial & Housing funds We have provided Member Groups with a guide to the relevant aspects of the Long Term Care Act. We have produced resource booklets and related training materials for Members. For example: Consumer Rights for Long Term Care Services. Please see our web site for a further list of publications. Liaise with government regarding expansion of services & common concerns of Members. One aspect of this is serving on the PROVINCIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE FOR PERSONS WITH A PHYSICAL DISABILITY (MOHealth). This also serves to keep OFCP and members informed of new government initiatives, and provide collective input to it We also provide support to various coalitions and work groups. This is a new financial assistance program and is available to persons of all ages with cerebral palsy in the province of Ontario who hold a valid Ontario Health Card. For applications, guidelines and a complete list of categories of equipment funded, click here or call us at: 416-244-9686 Child and Adult Requests Ext. 234 OFCP fundraising has provided millions of dollars to Member agencies
that provide services in communities across Ontario. The Provincial Fund
provides grants to agencies that can't be obtained through other sources. The Program is an information and referral service for people with cerebral
palsy, their families, caregivers, professionals and organizations. The
database lists all types of services available to people living in Ontario
(including private, for-profit, non-profit and government services). The database can be searched online or by
phone. By way of the following, used clothing is collected and re-sold with
the proceeds used to fund the OFCP's wide range of programs and services. (1) Used Clothing Donation Boxes: Attractive, well maintained, and
frequently serviced, donation boxes are an easy, no-cost way for businesses,
schools, churches, apartments, condominiums, and others to valuably
contribute to the efforts of the OFCP. While fairly new to the scene, this program having been initiated in
2001, donation boxes are being set up throughout Southern Ontario, and
are another convenient way for people to donate used clothes. If you
or someone you know has a potential location for a donation box, please
contact Steve Chandler, steve@ofcp.on.ca,
at the OFCP.
(2) The Household Pick-Up Service: This service provides for the collection
of clothing and household goods (furniture, small appliances, knick-knacks,
etc.) directly from homes all over Southern Ontario.
For Household Pick-Up in Your Area Call:
Toronto: 416-244-0899 or Toll Free: 1-877-244-0899
Kingston: 613-384-1957
Cambridge: 519-620-0918
Hamilton: 905-522-2928
This location primarily takes clothing and small household items. Also, seasonal items in that season.
Ottawa: 613-569-6948 or Toll Free: 1-877-888-4315
(3)Workplace Used Clothing Drive for CP: A great opportunity to build
camaraderie in your workplace. We'll give you the know-how and the promotional
material to make your campaign a success. A great way to add a charitable
component to your next employee extravaganza – provides the perfect
complement for employee picnics, softball, bowling, and golf games.
Campaign can be held over one day, one week, or one month at any time
of the year. For more information on the many ways the OFCP is transforming used
clothes into programs and services for people with disabilities in your
community – and also the many spin-off environmental benefits – please
visit www.usedclothes.ca |
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