Assistance:

Requests for funding will be accepted on behalf of New Brunswick residents who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. When processing applications for funding the Funding Committee gives priority to requests for essential equipment; the amount of assistance provided is limited by the Foundation’s resources and the Committee may be able to fund only a portion of the amount requested.

The following equipment will be considered for funding: 

• Communication aids, including specialized computer equipment (personal computers and peripheral devices are generally not included);
• Orthotic devices, such as standers, leg and spinal braces;
• Mobility devices such as manual or power wheelchairs, electric scooters;
• Specialty seating;
• Crutches, canes and walkers required for daily mobility;
• Home accessibility aids such as "super poles", track lifts etc.;
• Bathing and washroom aids such as bath bars, bath seats, commode chairs, shower chairs and transfer aids;
• Other items may be considered on a case by case basis.
  

The following items will not be considered for funding: 

• Building renovations or vehicle modifications
• Labour costs
  

Persons applying for funding should follow the following guidelines:

• Applications must be submitted and approved before the item is purchased
• Applications must be submitted on an application form, which is available upon request
• Applications must be submitted by a medical professional, on behalf of the patient;
• Applicants must be a resident on New Brunswick;
• Applications must include at least two quotations;
• Approved assistance will only be paid directly to the supplier; 
  

The Gertrude Aarela Memorial Scholarship:

A $1,000 scholarship is offered each year to one individual with cerebral palsy, graduating from a New Brunswick High School and planning to attend a college, university or private vocational school on a full- or part-time basis. The student may be enrolled in any field of study. The deadline for the receipt of applications is May 15th of each year. Please apply using our application form which may be downloaded from here.

Atlantic Cerebral Palsy Conference:

The Cerebral Palsy Foundation is a member of the Atlantic Cerebral Palsy Association, the other members being Halifax, NS; Cape Breton, NS; Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. In May or June of each year one of the members sponsors a cerebral palsy conference in their home location and applications are welcomed from anyone who wishes to attend.

The conference rotates between the various member associations in the following order:

2010: Halifax, Nova Scotia
2011: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
2012: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
2013: Saint John, New Brunswick
2014: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

2012 Atlantic Cerebral Palsy Conference

The 40th Annual Atlantic Cerebral Palsy Conference will be hosted by the Cape Breton Cerebral Palsy Association from the 25th to the 27th May, 2012 at the North Star Inn, 39 Forrest Street, North Sydney, NS. 

The hotel room rate is $94.00 per night (taxes included!) 

The registration fee is $50.00 per person, $75.00 per person with an attendant. Registration includes: Friday night entertainment; Saturday breakfast and banquet; Sunday brunch; nutritious snacks. Please contact the Cape Breton Association at (902) 849-4759 for further details.