# Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy (OFCP) The Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy (OFCP) is a non profit charitable organization dedicated to facilitating programs that support independence, inclusion, choice and full integration of all persons with cerebral palsy. ## Pages - [ableliving](https://www.ofcp.ca/group-members/ableliving) - [access](https://www.ofcp.ca/group-members/access) - [capability](https://www.ofcp.ca/group-members/capability) - [easter](https://www.ofcp.ca/group-members/easter) - [guelph](https://www.ofcp.ca/group-members/guelph) - [harmony](https://www.ofcp.ca/group-members/harmony) - [newvisions](https://www.ofcp.ca/group-members/newvisions) - [nydp](https://www.ofcp.ca/group-members/nydp) - [participationlodge](https://www.ofcp.ca/group-members/participationlodge) - [participationhouse](https://www.ofcp.ca/group-members/participationhouse) - [pegasus](https://www.ofcp.ca/group-members/pegasus) - [safehaven](https://www.ofcp.ca/group-members/safehaven) - [sunbeam](https://www.ofcp.ca/group-members/sunbeam) - [blissymbolics](https://www.ofcp.ca/group-members/blissymbolics) - [Funding](https://www.ofcp.ca/funding): Get more information on the various finding programs available from the OFCP such as asistive devices, scholarships and awards as well as research funds. - [Disclaimer](https://www.ofcp.ca/disclaimer): - [Resources](https://www.ofcp.ca/RampResources): RAMP is a provincial system navigation resource tool that guides the public in their search for services. It provides information and links that are specific to cerebral palsy. RAMP will provide you with a starting point to search and navigate through the many resources and services you may find useful. - [Get involved](https://www.ofcp.ca/get-involved): Join our growing community of volunteers across Ontario, and make an impact in the lives of children and adults with CP and their families. There are numerous ways to help out such as community engagement, personal support, charity events, advocating for disability rights and a spreading awareness. - [Donate to OFCP](https://www.ofcp.ca/donate-to-ofcp): You can play an important role in helping with OFCP initiatives. There are many ways you can donate such as donating used clothing, donate a car, donate in honour or celebration, in memoriam, donate clothing through value village stores, online donations, planned giving, donation of securities, and special uindraising events. - [Contact Us](https://www.ofcp.ca/contact-and-support): Contact us with any questions about our organization. If you require information sent to you, please include your mailing address in your e-mail. - [Home](https://www.ofcp.ca/): The Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy (OFCP) is a non profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting independence, inclusion, choice and full integration of all persons with cerebral palsy. - [Helpful Websites](https://www.ofcp.ca/helpful-websites): Find out more about helpful website available to people with cerebral palsy. Information available such as is common secondary conditions, education, provincial information database recreation and sports, peer and parenting supports. - [Funding](https://www.ofcp.ca/funding4993c547): Learn about funding programs that could help with expenses such as assistive devices, camps and activities, vehicle modifications, respite, home modification and therapy. - [Employment & Income](https://www.ofcp.ca/newpagef4df10a0): The OFCP offers useful resources for members looking for information on Employment and Income matters. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.ofcp.ca/privacy-policy): OFCP is committed to collecting, using and disclosing personal information responsibly and will ensure that any personal information that we obtain will be kept private and confidential. Personal information means any information that may be used to identify an individual, including, but not limited to, a first and last name, a physical address and personal situations. - [Membership](https://www.ofcp.ca/membership): There are different options available to become a OFCP member and the many benefits and resources available to people with cerebral palsy. - [Surveys, Studies & Research](https://www.ofcp.ca/research): Read our announcements and press releases for the latest information and surveys, studies and research on cerebral palsy. There are many useful blog articles available for information. - [Announcements & Press](https://www.ofcp.ca/resources): Read our announcements and press releases for the latest information on cerebral palsy and events. There are many useful blog articles available for information. - [Cerebral Palsy Publications](https://www.ofcp.ca/cp-publications): Review various publication available to people with Cerebral palsy. CP affects different people in different ways, but we hope these booklets will provide readers with practical information, useful in their daily lives. Because we could not cover every aspect of every individual's experience with the disability, we hope that these booklets become a good starting point for people who deal with CP every day. - [Awards](https://www.ofcp.ca/scholarship): Get more information on the various finding programs available from the OFCP such as asistive devices, scholarships and awards as well as research funds. - [Additional Resource Websites](https://www.ofcp.ca/helpful-websitesd722f850): Review many additional resources and websites helpful to people with cerebral palsy or family. Find useful webinars, videos and important contacts for many programs related to CP. - [Who We Are](https://www.ofcp.ca/about-cp): The Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy (OFCP) is a non profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting people with cerebral palsy (CP) in Ontario. Read about our history, OFCP's mission, vision and core values. - [System Navigation Support](https://www.ofcp.ca/planning): Find out how our System Navigation support facilitators will work with you to solve a problem, provide advice and answer your questions. We can help you find funding for equipment, research appropriate housing and attendant care options, connect you to social groups and employment supports; we help you make the right connections to meet your goals and we support you through the process. - [What is Cerebral Palsy?](https://www.ofcp.ca/what-is-cerebral-palsy): Cerebral Palsy (CP) refers to a group of enduring neurological disorders stemming from non-progressive disruptions during brain development. Learn more about Cerebral Palsy, the different types, what causes it, and what options are available to assist in managing CP. - [Support](https://www.ofcp.ca/support-programs): Learn about how OFCP's Support Programs are focused on helping children and adults with cerebral palsy thrive in their communities. - [Health](https://www.ofcp.ca/health): Find important Health information and resources including general cerebral palsy health info, cerebral palsy research, mental health services and financial assistance for health related costs. - [Covid-19 Resources](https://www.ofcp.ca/covid-19-resources): Find out important information on COVID-19 resources , links to organizations, government support services, food delivery and essential supplies, financial planning, mental health, and news articles - [Cerebral Palsy Videos](https://www.ofcp.ca/cerebral-palsy-videos): Check out videos about Cerebral palsy with examples and real life stories of people living with the condition. A collection of powerful stories of how families and people with cerebral palsy move on with their lives. - [Upcoming Events](https://www.ofcp.ca/upcoming-events): Find out about upcoming events, fundraisers, and special initiatives available for the cerebral palsy community. Have a look at some past events we have hosted in support of the cerebral palsy community. - [Housing & Care](https://www.ofcp.ca/housing): Find out important information on housing options and services for personal care available to people with cerebral palsy. - [Living with Cerebral Palsy](https://www.ofcp.ca/understanding-people-with-cerebral-palsy): Learn about Cerebral Palsy and find out about ways to effectively communicate with someone who has the condition and how they take on barriers in addition to inclusion and participation programs available. - [News and Updates](https://www.ofcp.ca/news-and-updates): Thank you for subscribing to our news updates, announcements and press releases for the latest information on cerebral palsy and events. There are many useful blog articles available for information. - [AODA](https://www.ofcp.ca/aoda): The OFCP strives to provide goods and services in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and will use reasonable efforts to ensure its policies, practices and procedures are consistent with the spirit and requirements of the accessibility standards for customer service (Ontario Regulation 429/07). - [Estate and Legal](https://www.ofcp.ca/estate-and-legal): Get important information pertaining to legal assistance, estate planning and financial planning. - [Augmentative and Alternative Communication ( AAC )](https://www.ofcp.ca/copy-of-living-with-cerebral-palsy): Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) encompasses a variety of wonderful tools and techniques used to assist individuals with communication disabilities in expressing themselves. The main goal of AAC is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to communicate effectively and participate in society to the fullest extent possible. ## Blog Posts - [OFCP Achieves Imagine Canada Accreditation](https://www.ofcp.ca/ofcp-achieves-imagine-canada-accreditation) - [OFCP Member Spotlight: Kendall’s Sweet Way of Giving Back](https://www.ofcp.ca/ofcp-member-spotlight-kendalls-sweet-way-of-giving-back) - [OFCP Member Spotlight: Rana Espiritu Nasrazadani](https://www.ofcp.ca/ofcp-member-spotlight-rana-espiritu-nasrazadani) - [A Tribute to Cathy Samuelson](https://www.ofcp.ca/a-tribute-to-cathy-samuelson) - [OFCP Golf Classic - June 26, 2026](https://www.ofcp.ca/ofcp-golf-classic-june-26-2026) - [IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR OFCP MEMBERS](https://www.ofcp.ca/my-postbb38edca) - [Anne Abbott - Creating Without Limits - An OFCP Member Profile](https://www.ofcp.ca/anne-abbott-creating-without-limits-an-ofcp-member-profile) - [Truth and Reconciliation Day](https://www.ofcp.ca/truth-and-reconciliation-day) - [OFCP’s 78th Annual General Meeting - Oct 30, 2025 - Virtual Event](https://www.ofcp.ca/ofcps-78th-annual-general-meeting-virtual-event) - [Retirement Announcement - Cindy De Graaff, OFCP Information & Referral Specialist](https://www.ofcp.ca/retirement-announcement-cindy-de-graaff-ofcp-information-referral-specialist) - [AI and Hearing Aids](https://www.ofcp.ca/ai-and-hearing-aids-how-ai-is-helping-those-with-hearing-loss) - [OFCP 50/50 Lottery: Support a Great Cause & Win Big!](https://www.ofcp.ca/ofcp-50-50-lottery-support-a-great-cause-win-big) - [FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR OFCP MEMBERS](https://www.ofcp.ca/important-announcement-for-ofcp-members) - [Charitable Donation from Savers Value Village Charitable Giving Committee](https://www.ofcp.ca/charitable-donation-from-savers-value-village-charitable-giving-committee) - [Navigating Back to School Tips](https://www.ofcp.ca/navigating-back-to-school-tips) - [The Dos and Don’ts for a Successful Trip with a Disability](https://www.ofcp.ca/the-dos-and-donts-for-a-successful-trip-with-a-disability) - [Covid-19: Summer 2024 Update](https://www.ofcp.ca/covid-19-summer-2024-update) - [Creating avenues for change in the industries of fitness and sport through adaptive fitness and the founding of Flex for Access](https://www.ofcp.ca/creating-avenues-for-change-in-the-industries-of-fitness-and-sport-through-adaptive-fitness-and-the-founding-of-flex-for-access) - [Coming from within: How an informed lived experience perspective with CP impacts daily activities and belief systems or modes of practice](https://www.ofcp.ca/coming-from-within-how-an-informed-lived-experience-perspective-with-cp-impacts-daily-activities-and-belief-systems-or-modes-of-practice) - [Member Spotlight: Marie Bissetto](https://www.ofcp.ca/member-spotlight-marie-bissetto) - [Reframing DEI](https://www.ofcp.ca/reframing-dei) - [Complete Access to Justice Survey](https://www.ofcp.ca/complete-access-to-justice-survey) - [2025 Nicholas Milojevic Walk ‘N’ Roll-A-Thon: Sept 6th](https://www.ofcp.ca/2025-nicholas-milojevic-walk-n-roll-a-thon) - [Informed, Educated & Empowered](https://www.ofcp.ca/informed-educated-empowered) - [Research Recruitment: Bloorview Research Institute's SwitchApp](https://www.ofcp.ca/research-recruitment-bloorview-research-institute-s-switchapp) - [Creating a Newfound Lens for the Management of Cerebral Palsy (CP): What Clinicians and Medical and Health Professionals Should Know About Adaptive Fitness and Sport](https://www.ofcp.ca/creating-a-newfound-lens-for-the-management-of-cerebral-palsy-cp-what-clinicians-and-medical-and-health-professionals-should-know-about-adaptive-fitness-and-sport) - [Anne Abbott: Feelings of Invisibility, An intimate portrait of an invisible woman](https://www.ofcp.ca/feelings-of-invisibility-anne-abbott) - [Going Into 2024 With OFCP](https://www.ofcp.ca/going-into-2024-with-ofcp) - [A Message From Bobbi Moore, OFCP President](https://www.ofcp.ca/a-message-from-bobbi-moore-ofcp-president) - [MyStory Project is a research study that is taking place at McMaster University](https://www.ofcp.ca/my-post): MyStory Project is a research study that is taking place - [Children and Teens in Charge of their Health: A feasibility study of solution-focused coaching to foster healthy lifestyles in children and young people with physical disabilities –Parent Pilot](https://www.ofcp.ca/copy-of-environmental-factors-that-may-be-associated-with-choices-of-spelling-and-or-graphic-symbol-use-during-communicative-interactions): Children and Teens in Charge of their Health : A feasibility - [Environmental factors that may be associated with choices of spelling and/ or graphic symbol use during communicative interactions](https://www.ofcp.ca/copy-of-investigating-physiological-risk-factors-and-mental-health-in-children-with-cp): Environmental factors that may be associated with choices - [Investigating physiological risk factors and mental health in children with CP](https://www.ofcp.ca/investigating-physiological-risk-factors-and-mental-health-in-children-with-cp) - [Research Study - Online Self-determination Toolkit for Youth with Disabilities](https://www.ofcp.ca/research-study-looking-for-feedback-on-an-online-self-determination-toolkit-for-youth-with-disabilities-holland-bloorview-kids-rehabilitation-hospital-bloorview-research-institute) - [Living with Cerebral Palsy: Pain Survey for Families](https://www.ofcp.ca/living-with-cerebral-palsy-pain-survey-for-families) - [Federated Health Charities Kick Off Annual Charitable Giving Campaign](https://www.ofcp.ca/federated-health-charities-kick-off-annual-charitable-giving-campaign) - [Ontario Representation on Special Education Advisory Committees (SEAC)](https://www.ofcp.ca/5-ways-to-protect-your-bike-from-thieves) - [Brain Disorders in Ontario Report Release](https://www.ofcp.ca/brain-dissorders-in-ontario-report-release)