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Mission
To assist persons with spinal cord injuries and other
physical disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance,
and full community participation.
Nature and Purpose of the Canadian Paraplegic
Association (Manitoba) Inc.
CPA (Manitoba) Inc. is a non-profit organization
representing persons with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in
Manitoba. Accountable to a membership comprised of persons
living with these disabilities, their families and supporters,
CPA employs professional staff, uses committed volunteers and
encourages peer-linkages to achieve its mission. (To view our
Annual Report please click here.)
What is Spinal Cord Injury?
SCI is damage to the spinal cord whether it occurs by
physical trauma, illness or disease. The spinal cord is the
neural tissue in the spinal canal that connects the brain to the
body below the head. This neural tissue cannot normally
regenerate, thus damage to it is considered permanent
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A person with
paraplegia has paralysis in the lower extremities
and part of the torso.
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A person with tetraplegia has,
in addition, a partial or complete paralysis of the hands
and arms due to a spinal cord injury in the neck area.
CPA (Manitoba)
Inc. Staff
Ron Burky
Executive Director
Ron works in collaboration with CPA provincial
organizations and CPA National to provide leadership in
the development, implementation and management of
strategies outlined in the national business plan
related to achieving excellence in the delivery of CPA’s
six core services. In addition, Ron works with and
advises the Board of Directors regarding current and
emerging issues, secures the necessary financial and
human resources to carry out the objectives of the
Association, and ensures that services meet the needs of
clients and funders and are delivered in a manner
consistent with the CPA National Mission, Vision and
Business Plan. Ron also represents CPA in the
community, and is responsible for developing and
communicating a compelling image and profile. |
PHONE: (204) 786-4753
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FAX: (204) 786-1140
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Adrienne Conley
Executive Assistant
Adrienne functions as office manager and provides
administrative support services to the Executive
Director, Board of Directors, Board Committees, and the
Manitoba Paraplegia Foundation Inc., Director of Rehab.
Services and counselling staff. Adrienne's major
responsibility is to provide support to the Executive
Director and Board of Directors which includes arranging
meetings, preparing agendas, attending meetings,
preparing and distributing minutes, arranging the annual
meeting and providing assistance to Board committees as
required. As well, Adrienne acts as receptionist,
maintains client files, membership records, employee
records and oversees all office functions and ensures
efficient systems (forms, procedures, equipment) are in
place. |
PHONE: (204) 786-4753
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FAX: (204) 786-1140
aconley@canparaplegic.org |
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John Powell Accounting Officer
John provides accounting services for CPA
(Manitoba) Inc. and the Manitoba Paraplegia Foundation
Inc. and maintains a complete financial record system
including a computerized accounting system, financial
statements, invoicing and billing, petty cash, cheques
and receipts, EAPD client accounts, payroll, expense
accounts and mileage records. John also prepares for
and assists with CPA and MPF financial audits. |
PHONE: (204) 786-4753
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FAX: (204) 786-1140
jpowell@canparaplegic.org |
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Community Services
Division |
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Darlene Cooper
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Darlene supervises the delivery of the
rehabilitation program at CPA and provides clinical
supervision to the rehabilitation staff. She is
responsible for the general management, assessment and
development of rehabilitation programs; ensuring
professional standards of service delivery through
clinical supervision and establishing and maintaining
communications with community stakeholders. |
PHONE: (204) 786-4753
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FAX: (204) 786-1140
djcooper@canparaplegic.org |
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Services are delivered in
the context of CPA’s unique rehabilitation framework
operationalized by the rehabilitation counselling
process by utilizing the following professional staff
with various specialization areas. |
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Gail Burnside Rehabilitation Counsellor, Spinal Cord Injury
Program
Gail occupies a unique shared position between CPA
and the Rehabilitation Hospital, Spinal Cord Injury
Program. Gail initiates contact with all newly
admitted clients on the Spinal Cord Injury Unit, RR4,
and their families. She provides rehabilitation counselling, ongoing support and guidance.
She
coordinates external resources and education services.
She is involved in discharge planning which includes
securing accommodation, advising on and securing
finances, assessing independent living functions and
securing attendant services as well as appropriate
equipment. |
PHONE: (204) 787-2026
FAX: (204) 787-2096
gburnside@canparaplegic.org
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Greg Winmill
Rehabilitation Counsellor, Technical and Community
Services
Greg is responsible for providing community-based
rehabilitation counselling services to persons with
spinal cord injury during all phases of their
rehabilitation program. Greg provides expertise to
clients and their families, hospital staff, employers
and the community regarding suitability of
accommodations, home modifications, as well as aids and
equipment to facilitate client independence, integration
and employment. |
PHONE: (204) 786-4753
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FAX: (204) 786-1140
gwinmill@canparaplegic.org |
Laurence HaienSenior Rehabilitation Counsellor, Vocational Services
Laurence’s primary responsibilities include the provision of rehabilitation counselling, education and related administrative functions. The role emphasis is on vocational rehabilitation – facilitating education, training and employment - of adults with spinal cord injuries in Winnipeg and rural areas. In addition, Laurence is responsible for providing support to the Director of Rehabilitation Services with the coordination of the Vocational Services, and in the overall provision of day to day client services.
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PHONE: (204) 786-4753
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FAX: (204) 786-1140
lhaien@canparaplegic.org
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Scott CoatesRehabilitation Counsellor, Vocational Services
This position provides rehabilitation counseling, education
and related administrative functions. The role emphasis
is on vocational rehabilitation – facilitating
education, training and employment – of adults with
spinal cord injuries in Winnipeg and rural areas. |
PHONE: (204)786-4753
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FAX:
204 786-1140
scoates@canparaplegic.org
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Maureen SullivanRehabilitation Counsellor, Vocational Services
This position provides rehabilitation counseling, education
and related administrative functions. The role emphasis
is on vocational rehabilitation – facilitating
education, training and employment – of adults with
spinal cord injuries in Winnipeg and rural areas. |
PHONE: (204)786-4753
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FAX:
204 786-1140
msullivan@canparaplegic.org
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Maria Cabas Rehabilitation Counsellor,
Aboriginal Services
Maria provides rehabilitation counselling services
to persons of Aboriginal origin with spinal cord
injuries living in Manitoba, Northwest Ontario and
Nunavut. Duties include contacting newly injured
hospital patients and their families, as well as ongoing
support and coordination of external resources as these
members return to the community and establish individual
goals to regain independence. |
PHONE: (204) 786-4753
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FAX: (204) 786-1140
mcabas@canparaplegic.org |
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William Ducharme Rehabilitation Counsellor, Aboriginal Services
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PHONE: (204) 786-4753
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FAX: (204) 786-1140
wducharme@canparaplegic.org
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Regan Block Rehabilitation Counsellor Trainee
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PHONE: (204) 786-4753
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FAX: (204) 786-1140
rblock@canparaplegic.org
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Val Reith STEP-UP PROGRAM
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PHONE: (204) 786-4753
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vreith@canparaplegic.org
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