Calgary Cerebral Palsy Association

The Cerebral Palsy Kids and Families association was formed on June 13th, 1951 by a group of parents, each of whom was dealing with a similar, yet somewhat varied disability of their children who had not yet received any diagnoses. It was some time later that Canadian doctors finally learned to recognize that traits of Cerebral Palsy. It was shortly after this, that the CP Kids and Families saw the need to start some sort of treatment and support program for individuals and families affected by Cerebral Palsy. The CP Clinic was opened in 1956 and was in operation until 1972 when it moved into Gordon Townsend School at the Alberta Children's Hospital. We also have a library within the school, run by the Family Resource Center.