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History
The Canadian Paraplegic Association was founded in 1945 by a group of paralyzed veterans. Its purpose was to facilitate the resettlement of veterans with paralysis from hospital to community.
Their efforts resulted in improved medical and rehabilitation services, better pensions and, perhaps most importantly, increased awareness in the medical community and throughout society of their abilities and potential.
In 1952, the Atlantic Division was created and this division eventually grew into four individual divisions. Formed in 1956 and incorporated in 1990, the Canadian Paraplegic Association (N.B.) Inc. is an autonomous, community-based, non-profit agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
We are a leader in offering support, direct service, information and advocacy to New Brunswickers with spinal cord injuries and other mobility-related conditions.
Who We Serve
Our priority is to reach out and respond to the needs of persons with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) and their families throughout New Brunswick.
Our second priority is to offer information and/or support services to other people with physical disabilities.
Staff
| Haley Flaro | Executive Director |
| Cindy Comuzzi | Administrative Assistant |
| John O'Toole | Project Coordinator |
| Joanne Reid | Marketing Officer |
| Liane Gould | Rehabilitation Counsellor |
| Erinn Daigle | Rehabilitation Counsellor |
| Tammy-Lee Wright | Rehabilitation Counsellor - Discovering the Power in Me™ project. |
| Kristine Johnston | Rehabilitation Counsellor |
| Christiane Blacquière | Rehabilitation Counsellor - Seniors |
Board of Directors
As a not-for-profit organization, the Canadian Paraplegic Association (N.B.) Inc. consists of a volunteer Board of Directors responsible for the overall operation and direction of the organization. Board members assume the role of trustees and ambassadors, and are responsible for visioning, planning, policy development, and monitoring.
The following Board members generously contribute their valuable time and energy:
| Courtney Keenan | President |
| Pat Guest | Vice-President |
| Dr. Ron Harris | Past President |
| Beth Corey | Treasurer |
| Chris Aalders | Secretary |
| Carl Constantine | Member-at-large |
Directors:
| Clive Barrett |
| Jacques Laroche |
| Bill Leonard |
| Mike McAloon |
| Jennifer McCumber |
| Sara McElman |
| Wilf Torunski |
| George Woodworth |
Our Plan
Strategic Priority 1 - Optimal services for persons with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) and other physical disabilities
- Objective: To enhance intersectoral collaboration and service delivery that promotes the availability of and access to a broad range of services for persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.
Strategic Priority 2 - Organizational Development
- Objective: To strengthen organizational capacity in order to further progress and sustainability.
Strategic Priority 3 - Communications & Visibility
- Objective: To raise the profile and visibility of the CPA (N.B.) Inc. in order to reach clients, foster collaboration and public support, influence policy and program development, and secure financial support.
Strategic Priority 4 - Spinal cord injury (SCI) prevention
- Objective: To increase collaboration on SCI prevention initiatives.