Media Releases

We’ve Got Your Back

Jun 14 2010 June 14th, TORONTO – In 1983, Barbara Turnbull was shot during a robbery at a grocery store, and sustained a spinal cord injury. Some people would think her life was over. Not even close! ... read more

Chair Leaders rolling for accessibility in Ontario!

May 11 2010 Toronto, ON, May 11, 2010 – Ontario MPPs will partner with the Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA) Ontario at the Ontario Legislature Building on Wednesday May 12th to be Chair Leaders and spend their ... read more

Sister of Man Who Was Shot Holds Gala Dinner to Raise Funds for People with Spinal Cord Injuries

Feb 22 2010 Toronto, February 22nd, 2010 – Imagine walking down the street and out of nowhere someone comes up behind and grabs your necklace. He rips it from your neck and starts to run. ... read more

They Came. They Raced. They Raised.

Sep 21 2009 Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario held its 14th annual Toronto Wheelchair Relay Challenge yesterday morning, Sunday, September 20, at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. ... read more

The Toronto Wheelchair Relay Challenge: Life Can Change in an Instant

Sep 17 2009 For the 14th year, the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario is staging our fun-filled Toronto Wheelchair Relay Challenge. ... read more

Toronto Wheelchair Relay Challenge a Huge Success

Sep 22 2008 Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario held its 13th annual Toronto Wheelchair Relay Challenge yesterday morning, September 21, at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. ... read more

13th ANNUAL TORONTO WHEELCHAIR RELAY CHALLENGE

Sep 19 2008 The 13th Annual Toronto Wheelchair Relay Challenge is just around the corner. ... read more

Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario Raises the Bar on Spinal Cord Injury Awareness

Sep 16 2008 Life can change in an instant Join CPA Ontario and help us raise awareness about the issues of spinal cord injury across the province. ... read more

Has a Disability Locked You Out of Your Home? Universal Design is the Key

Jun 24 2008 Toronto, June 24, 2008 – A universal design expert, Rosemarie Rossetti will share her experience and expertise on space planning and home accessibility for people with disabilities, especially wheelchair ... read more