Cerebral Palsy Foundation - Saint John Inc.

08/16/2023

A recall of SmartDrive's wireless controller raises questions about operating a mobility device via Bluetooth. Wired controllers are now the default configuration.

08/02/2023

08/02/2023

Some were premature, but most were not.

[ID: White text on a dark green background with light green highlights that says: "Most people with cerebral palsy were born at term!" Cerebral Palsy is highlighted.]

06/28/2023

How does cerebral palsy affect people?

➡️ 75% experience chronic pain.
➡️ 33% can’t walk.
➡️ 33% have hip displacement
➡️ 25% can’t talk.
➡️ 20% are tube-fed.

*Facts pulled from our partner, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation. To read more ⤵️ https://cparf.org/what-is-cerebral-palsy/facts-about-cerebral-palsy/

Image Description: Cream colored graphic with green text. The top center has the CP Research Network & Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation's logos.

06/17/2023

Holland Bloorview, the country's largest children's rehabilitation hospital and research centre, is studying if the Trexo device could be used outside hospital settings to help children walk and experience sports for the first time.

05/18/2023

Our good friend Ann.❤️

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ann Marie Shea on May 15, 2023, at her home at the age of 65. Born on November 18, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Eva (Guimond) Shea. She will be missed by her siblings Maureen (Horace) Martin, Patrick (Sandra) Shea, Gerald (Elaine) S...

04/04/2023

Today is National Caregiver Day in Canada. I feel spring in the air and I'd like to share some trends that I feel hopeful about - hopeful fo...

04/04/2023

For the second straight year, Atlantic Canada will welcome the world’s best para hockey players as Quispamsis, N.B. is set to host the 15th edition of the Para Hockey Cup.

04/02/2023

April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day!

Today and every other day let’s spread awareness and understanding about autism and promote a more inclusive world for everyone.💙🧩

03/27/2023

My heart broke today, as it has so many times before. The speech barrier is not only difficult and frustrating, but it can also be heartbreaking. My daughter and I...

03/26/2023

Purple Day was founded in 2008 by a young Nova Scotian named Cassidy Megan. Cassidy hosted the first Purple Day at her school and now it is observed in nearly 100 countries. We observe this day to increase awareness and dispel myths about this disease that affects over 50 million people around the world.

03/24/2023

📣💥Now streaming on CBC Gem! Watch now at https://gem.cbc.ca/youre-my-hero 💥📣

We’re thrilled to finally share , a new comedy series like you’ve never seen before, and an important step towards authentic representation of people with disabilities on screen ♿️

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