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CPA Ontario News

CPA Ontario Challenges Vaughan Councillor to Advocate

Watch Lynda Staples, Director of Advocacy and Government Relations at CPA Ontario speak out about the misuse of disabled parking spots... ... read more
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Follow the Paralympics

Opening ceremonies are this Friday, March 12th in Vancouver. Sledge hockey Captain Jean Labonté has been selected as flag bearer for Canada. ... read more
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Tell Your Story of Victory

We want to hear from you! We are looking for stories of victory… such as graduating, getting the first job after an SCI, having a baby… whatever victory means to you.

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A Mayor's Challenge - Hire People with Disabilities

Sarnia Mayor, Mike Bradley, has laid down a challenge to all other Ontario mayors. Is your community's mayor up for it?

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Britain's Missing Top Model

Is the world of fashion ready to accept a model with a disability? ... read more
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No Buts About It... This Bum's Worth Getting to Know

There's a new bum in town... well, specifically, at the SCI Resource Centre, Lyndhurst Centre... and you are going to want to get up close and personal. ... read more
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Patent Pending for Wheelchair Platform on Wii Fit

A simple enhancement to the Nintendo Wii Fit System enables wheelchair users to be Wii Fit users! ... read more
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Pop Tab Recycling Programme is Not an Urban Myth

Yes... you can save pop can tabs to purchase wheelchairs. Approximately 1000 tabs makes a pound. A wheeelchair cost approximately two tons of tabs! Learn how.

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SAVE THE DATE! - Upcoming Wheelchair Relay Challenges 2010

Find out when the Wheelchair Relay Challenge is coming to your community. See you at the starting line!

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CPA Ontario News

Global TV's coverage of the Maharaja's Bollywood Bash

Check out this two-minute clip of Global TV's coverage of the Maharaja's Bollywood Bash and learn more about the reason for the event! ... read more
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Stage set for Paralympic Games

As the curtain is drawn on Vancouver's Olympic Games, the stage is being set for Canada's first Winter Paralympics. ... read more
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Canadian Paralympic Committee announces torch bearers for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games Torch Relay

The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is proud to announce the 25 torch bearers it has selected to take part in the Paralympic Torch Relay for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.

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And the Individual Achievement Award goes to...

On February 23rd Carol Mishaw and Peter Athanasopoulos joined the entire Ottawa office team at an event hosted by the Ottawa Rehab Center called Hope and Heroes. ... read more
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Active Homes Recruitment Drive: Help Needed!

The Active Homes Project will determine the effectiveness of home visit for motivating and teaching people with SCI to become more active. ... read more
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CPA Ontario-Pre-Budget Submission 2010

CPA Ontario welcomes the opportunity to provide its perspective to the Finance Committee as it forms recommendations for the 2010 federal budget. ... read more
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Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Makes Landmark Ruling on Rights of Voters with Disabilities

ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ALLIANCE UPDATE ... read more