Our History

In 1945, a group of determined WWII veterans with spinal cord injuries formed the Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA). CPA has since expanded across Canada to reach out to Canadians with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities and their families.

In addition to providing counselling and information to these Canadians, CPA has also been tireless advocate, seeking to ensure that supports and accessibility are in place to allow each Canadian to achieve his or her full potential after injury.

In 1952, the Atlantic Division was created and this division eventually grew into four individual divisions. On July 1, 1975 Newfoundland and Labrador appointed its’ first Executive Director of the CPA for this province. Incorporated in February 1976, the Canadian Paraplegic Association (N.L.) Inc. is a charitable, non-profit agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Here in our province, the Canadian Paraplegic Association (N.L.) Inc. has been a strong presence for more than four decades. Through eight offices, our staff is available in throughout the province to assist every Newfoundlander and Labradorian in need. With support from government, public agencies, donors and fund-raising all our services are available at no charge to clients with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.