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Welcome to the January, 2011 issue of E-Spoken!

Have Your Say on Bill 23 - Changes to the ODSP

The following News Release was sent out in April, 2010. Bill 23 is a bill that will impact Ontario Disability Supports Program (ODSP) and calls for changes to this program. Although a date has not yet been set, Bill 23 will be discussed amongst the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. If you would like to have your opinions heard on this topic, here's what you can do: ... read more

Contributions to Enhanced Service Quality and Reduced Costs – Preliminary Examples

The Ontario Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Solutions Alliance is striving to meet objectives to enhance the quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries. Find out what the alliances have been doing in their regions across the province. ... read more

Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury

In February 2011, SCI Action Canada will launch their key national initiative: the Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury. These are the first national guidelines to be developed for Canadians with any type of disability. ... read more

Resource for Doctors - bite-sized info about spinal cord injury

A new partnership between researchers involved in the Actionable Nuggets Project and the Canadian Medical Association has resulted in important information about spinal cord injury getting into the hands of doctors who need it. ... read more

CPA Ontario Peer Support Volunteer and Member Wins Prestigious Award

Congratulations to Marjorie Francoz, CPA Ontario Peer Support volunteer and member, who has won the City of Toronto's International Day for People with Disabilities Unsung Hero Award! ... read more

CPA Ontario Wants You to Follow Us on Twitter

Get information from Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario through Twitter! We'll share with you what we know and encourage you to tweet us back with what you know! It's a great, easy way to stay informed and in touch. ... read more

Just Two Minutes by MEMOQuebec

Take two minutes to watch this video about the mis-use of accessible parking spots. ... read more

University of Toronto Mississauga is Seeking Study Participants

Researchers at the University of Toronto - Mississauga are looking for people to take part in a study of attitudes towards healthcare. Find out more details and how to get involved. ... read more

Billy Elliot The Musical

Tickets are on sale now for Billy Elliot, The Musical. Money raised goes to support the programs and services of Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario. Bring a friend and treat yourself to a night out! ... read more

Active Hands Gripping Aids

The Active Hands Company provides gloves that enable you to hold onto items that would be difficult to grip without assistance. ... read more

What prompts you to support a cause?

Take the poll ... read more
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