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50th Anniversary Annual Report 2011
Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta)
You see things; and you say, “Why?”
But I dream things that never were; and I say, “Why not?”
– George Bernard Shaw
When spinal cord injury happens, life changes forever. Suddenly, little things like eating, dressing, and even breathing can be a challenge. Independence diminishes each time help is needed to open a door or scale a set of stairs. Dreams for the future are shattered – replaced with overwhelming uncertainty.
At the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta), we believe in helping people with SCI rebuild their dreams. Every day, our staff and volunteers bring help and hope to individuals and families facing a very difficult time in their lives. We meet them in hospital to hear their concerns and let them know we’re available to help. When they are ready, we work with them to set goals that will lead to greater independence and self-reliance. We link them with information and peer mentors who can help them achieve their goals. We open doors to education, employment and recreation opportunities and work in countless other ways to ensure that the communities where they live are accessible and accepting. We help them overcome their setbacks and we celebrate their successes!
Over the past 50 years, we’ve helped thousands of Albertans with SCI. While we work very hard, it is ultimately our clients and their families who make their dreams reality. This report is about their achievements as much as ours.
We hope you enjoy reading the 2011 Annual Report, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the CPA (Alberta).
Contact Information:
Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta)
305, 11010 - 101 Street, Edmonton, AB T5H 4B9
Phone: 780-424-6312, Toll Free: 1-888-654-5444, Fax: 780-424-6313
edmonton@cpa-ab.org