National organizations that support cerebral palsy in Canada
Alongside medical care, national charities and advocacy groups help Canadian families with information, equipment funding, peer support, and access to programs. The following organizations serve families across the country.
Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy
Phone: (416) 244-9686
Website: https://www.ofcp.ca
The Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy provides information, referrals, advocacy, and family support, connecting parents with services, funding, and community programs relevant to children and adults with cerebral palsy.
Easter Seals Canada
Phone: (416) 932-8382
Website: https://www.easterseals.ca
Easter Seals supports children and youth with physical disabilities across Canada through equipment funding, accessible camps, financial assistance, and advocacy delivered by provincial member organizations.
March of Dimes Canada
Phone: (1-800) 263-3463
Website: https://www.marchofdimes.ca
March of Dimes Canada offers rehabilitation programs, assistive devices support, independent living services, and community resources for people living with physical disabilities, including cerebral palsy.
Health care and disability funding for CP families in Canada
Because health care in Canada is administered provincially, the exact programs available to a family depend on where they live. Most provinces share a similar framework of publicly funded medical care plus additional disability and income supports.
Provincial health insurance covers medically necessary physician and hospital services, including specialist assessments and many hospital-based therapies for children with cerebral palsy.
Assistive devices programs in most provinces help fund wheelchairs, walkers, communication devices, orthotics, and other mobility equipment prescribed for a child.
Income and caregiver supports such as provincial disability assistance and children’s special-needs funding help offset the extraordinary costs of raising a child with a disability.
At the federal level, the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can reduce income tax and unlocks eligibility for the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), a long-term savings vehicle that includes government grants and bonds for eligible Canadians with disabilities.
Finding cerebral palsy care by city in Canada
Local resources make a meaningful difference for families managing cerebral palsy, from choosing a diagnostic center to arranging accessible transportation and recreation. Use the city guides below to explore hospitals, therapy providers, support organizations, and funding options in your area.
Sources
- Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy. Health Resources. (2026). Retrieved from https://www.ofcp.ca/health
- Atkinson Centre for Society and Child Development, University of Toronto. (2026). Retrieved from https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/atkinson
