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Nature and Purpose of the Canadian Paraplegic What is Spinal Cord Injury? Services Table Outputs—Community Advocacy
Canadian Paraplegic Association (Manitoba) Inc.
CPA (Manitoba) Inc. is a non-profit organization
SCI is damage to the spinal cord whether it occurs
by physical trauma, illness or disease. The spinal Number of
Percentage
of Total
In addition to regular client services activities, CPA
was involved in a wide variety of community
Association representing persons with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in cord is the neural tissue in the spinal canal that Services Services
Provided: advocacy activities this past year including:
Manitoba. Accountable to a membership comprised connects the brain to the body below the head. Provided statistical information to University of
(Manitoba) Inc. of persons living with these disabilities, their families This neural tissue cannot normally regenerate, thus
Accommodation 577 5.75
Calgary‘s research study on hidden costs of dis-
and supporters, CPA employs professional staff, uses damage to it is considered permanent Client Identified Issues 3 .03 ability.
committed volunteers and encourages peer-linkages
A person with paraplegia has paralysis in the Participation on City of Winnipeg Access Advisory
Mission: to achieve its mission. Education/Vocational 830 8.27
lower extremities and part of the torso. Committee
To assist persons with spinal cord injuries
and other physical disabilities to achieve CPA’s Core Services A person with tetraplegia has, in addition, a par- Employment/Vocational 872 8.69 Solution Team leadership for Rick Hansen
independence, self-reliance, and CPA (Manitoba) Inc. operationalizes its Mission through tial or complete paralysis of the hands and arms Foundation
Equipment & Supplies 597 5.95
full community participation CPA‘s Rehabilitation Services Framework and the delivery due to a spinal cord injury in the neck area. Collaboration with Family Services and Housing
of six Core Services. This transitational framework fo- on working groups for Business Plan Review and
Family & Other Significant 206 2.05
cuses on four phases: Recovery and Rehabilitation early New Injuries Relationships Policy Review.
intervention hospital; Reintegration—community services
Financial 524 5.22 Active involvement in SCI Team to heighten
upon return to home; Community Participation and 80
Growth; and Sustainability—continued lifelong support. community awareness of ongoing health issues
70
Health & Wellness 2257 22.49 Resources to community, citizens, business and
Rehabilitation Counselling 60
other ancillary organizations
Professional counselling services assist individuals in 50
Legal Issues 79 .79
their return to an independent life in the community. CPA 40
Identification of speakers for schools and other
offers continuous support, information, community links 30 Recreation & Leisure 64 .64 community systems
and follow-up. 20
Cooperation in LMAPD Program evaluation
Sexuality 27 .27 The City of Winnipeg Accessibility Committee
Service Coordination 10
A unique framework ensures overall coordination for the 0 Supports for Independence 122 1.21 Joint Community and Government Members Com-
rehabilitation process, from onset through 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
mittee on Disability-Related Employment and In-
community integration. Transportation 137 1.36 come Assistance Issues
Vocational/Employment Services Handi-Transit Policy Advisory Committee
Overall Services Coordina- 3742 37.28
These services assist individuals to identify vocational tion/Quality Assurance Parking Permit Advisory Committee
―FIRST IN CANADA‖ options and obtain employment consistent with their
50 new SCI between April 1, 2007 and March 31,
WRHA Wheeled Mobility Committee
Manitoba Legislature renovated to allow values, skills, abilities and interests. 2008. Of these TOTALS: 10037 100
full participation of citizens with the 25 traumatic, 25 non-traumatic injuries WRHA Wound Care Strategic Planning Committee
completion of a universal design ramp Peer Support Ten Ten Sinclair Housing Inc. Board of Directors
―Someone who‘s been there‖ can act as a mentor and
28 paraplegia, 22 tetraplegia diagnoses
at the front entrance in November 2007
role model to encourage and sustain others through the 16 complete, 34 incomplete injuries Outputs—Information Services CPA (Manitoba) Inc. Staff
challenges they face. 15 new injuries aged 35 and under, 35 aged 35+ The CPA (Manitoba) Inc. website Ron Burky—Executive Director
34 male, 16 female www.cpamanitoba.ca was maintained by webmas-
Community Advocacy Darlene Cooper—Director of Rehabilitation Services
ter George Tataryn. In addition to the information
CPA strives to create a society based on inclusiveness. 41 non-Aboriginal, 9 Aboriginal BGS,BSW,CCRC,
contained on this website, CPA provides information
These efforts involve identifying, reducing and working Adrienne Conley—Executive Assistant
2007/08 with others to eliminate barriers to full
resources including:
Roslyn Dooley—Accounting Officer
ParaTracks (provincial newsletter—layout and de-
Annual Report community participation, including leadership in Outputs—Client Services sign Mike Nickle) *Greg Winmill—RRP, Rehabilitation Counsellor
prevention efforts. CPA‘s computerized Case Management System Total Access (CPA National Magazine) Maria Cabas—Rehabilitation Counsellor
Information Services tracks program activities (outputs). Indicators are Life After Spinal Cord Injury book *Liz Lobban—Rehabilitation Counsellor
CPA provides comprehensive and relevant information for derived through various analyses of such outputs. Guide to Pressure Ulcer Prevention book *Alan Schultz—Rehabilitation Technician
stakeholders that includes individuals with spinal cord Rehabilitation services staff completed 10037 cli- Brochures, articles, videos about SCI issues. Val Reith—Rehabilitation Counsellor/Health Educator
Version française disponsible à: www.cpamanitoba.ca injuries, their families, employers, ent services outputs during the year for 538 STEP-UP Stakeholders Training and Education in
French version available at: www.cpamanitoba.ca Ramona Santos-Fearn, Rehabilitation Counsellor
community agencies, insurers and governments. clients (see Services Table). Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program *paraplegic or tetraplegic
President and Executive Director’s Report this project is addressing the immediate needs of indi- Canadian Paraplegic Association (Manitoba) Inc. Treasurer’s Report
Following a long standing tradition of prudent financial viduals who are high risk for getting a pressure ulcer. Summarized Financial Statements On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to report
management, the association completed the fiscal year in The addition of new team members to help us build March 31, 2008 that we continue our success of balancing our
a positive financial position. With the increased funding much needed service capabilities for clients. budget with the 2007/2008 year ending with an
available for specific initiatives announced earlier this CPA (Manitoba) Inc. will continue to recognize and re- Revenue and Expenses and Net Assets
year, we will be able to further build our service capabilities
Financial Position Excess of Revenue over Expenses of $19,017.
spond to priority issues affecting Manitobans with spinal 2008 2007
2008 2007 Our Total revenue increased by $8,000 overall.
in support of our clients. cord injury. We will remain committed to consult and col-
Assets Revenue Major differences are $16,485 from Wheels in Mo-
We can report success this year in the pursuit of our laborate with other community stakeholders to attend to
Cash $176,778 $122,071 Grants and contracted revenue tion of the Rick Hansen Foundation; $41,297 from
three key strategic initiatives. The association was a very future challenges including:
visible part of the funding announcement by the premier Accounts receivable 121,251 45,616 Province of Manitoba an Opportunities Fund Grant and $33,376 from
Clarifying roles and responsibilities and developing ca- Fixed assets
$252,600 $247,600
with Rick Hansen at the legislature earlier in the year. The pacity to collaborate with community stakeholders to
10,066 21,756 Health Canada 82,500 76,638 Manitoba Health Step-Up program. Two sources of
simple fact is that we tend to be quiet in the pursuit of our develop programs and services, and research opportuni- $308,095 $189,443 United Way of Winnipeg 117,150 114,853 funding from last year did not continue: the Bran-
mission. In a public arena ever more crowded with re- ties to meet the priority needs of Manitobans with spinal Winnipeg Regional don Walk ‗N Roll for $26,000 and our 60th Anniver-
quests for support, we must work more effectively to en- cord injuries. Liabilities and Net Assets Health Authority
sure our voices are heard. We will be expanding our organ- Accounts payable and
56,027 56,027 sary Banquet for $23,000. Other small variances in
izational capability this year with additions to our counsel-
Ongoing involvement in the development of treatment Workers Compensation Board 20,000 20,000 funding make up the difference.
accrued liabilities $ 9,610 $12,083 CPA National project grants
and prevention initiatives regarding pressure ulcers. 3,958 20,944 Our expenses increased by $25,000, mostly a
ling team. Our commitment to professionalism both within Accrued vacation pay 24,094 35,139
the organization as a whole and among the members of Striving to meet service provision needs, CPA (Manitoba) Manitoba Opportunities Fund 41,297 14,838 result of increased Salaries and benefits. The rest
Deferred revenue 84,861 23,430 Manitoba Paraplegia
the counselling team continues to be unwavering even as Inc. service delivery staffing will be further enhanced. of the expenses were consistent with the prior year.
Expanding the funding levels to help address the grow- Funds held in trust 51,722 - Foundation Inc. 26,458 23,249
we continue to raise our level of service. We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to our
The fuel that powers CPA (Manitoba) Inc. is a potent ing service needs will continue to be a focus. Net assets 137,808 118,791 Winnipeg Foundation - 18,000 funders, members and donors for their continued
mixture of passion and commitment. Without commitment Continuing to provide consultative input to the Winnipeg $308,095 $189,443 Rick Hansen Foundation 16,485 2,669
we have no action, and without passion we have no re- Regional Health Authority regarding the planned move of
support of CPA‘s programs and services.
Step-Up Program 33,376 -
sults. We salute the people that bring these two key ingre- the Health Sciences Centre Rehabilitation Hospital Spi- Auditors‘ Report I wish to thank our Accounting Officer, Roslyn
649,851 594,818
dients to our organization. Our staff are without parallel in nal Cord Injury Unit to the Riverview Health Centre. To the Members of Dooley and support staff Gord Swaine for their hard
their efforts on behalf of our clients and the organization. Initiating strategic operational planning to help address Canadian Paraplegic Association (Manitoba) Inc. Fees for service – MPI & other 11,663 12,048
work and dedication, and thank Gabriella Zaporo-
Without the unique skills, abilities, expertise, and efforts the effective use of current resources and the priorities Miscellaneous 44,019 97,871 zan and Anna Isabel Ulla of Deloitte & Touche LLP
they bring, we would not have an organization. The accompanying summarized statement of financial
for the future.
position and statement of revenue and expenses and net Recovery of equip. & training for their services in the preparation of our Audited
The dedicated volunteers, who toil on behalf of the or- There are a wide number of needs and causes out there Financial Statements.
assets are derived from the complete financial state- costs from/on behalf of
ganization with no other reward than the fact that they joining in the chorus of requests for funding and support
have done so, are an equally critical ingredient to our suc- ments of the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Manitoba) paraplegics 71,454 63,568 —Leonard Steingarten, Treasurer
for their organizations. We are very fortunate and apprecia- Total revenue
cess and must be thanked with all our hearts. They truly tive to have steadfast individuals and organizations that Inc. as at March 31, 2008 and for the year then ended. 776,987 768,305
are at the heart of our organization and what we do. support us in our quest for resources to deliver services. In our auditor‘s report on the complete financial state-
Our volunteer board is, of course, a most important part ments dated June 2, 2008, we expressed a qualified Expenses
It is our hope that these words of thanks and gratitude
of the organization‘s success. As president and board can at least partially express how valued the contributions opinion because we were unable to satisfy ourselves Amortization 14,873 18,819
chair, it is a humbling experience to be a part of the group of all these individuals are. We have challenges ahead concerning the completeness of donation revenue. The Rehab. Services Program
that sits around the board table with the vast repository of along with great opportunity, and we have a wonderful fair summarization of the complete financial statements Salaries & Expenses 516,054 494,649
knowledge, wisdom and experience—not to mention com- is the responsibility of management. Our responsibility, in Vocational Assist. 71,454 63,568 In addition to our funders listed, CPA (Manitoba)
team of people to see us succeed in meeting those chal-
mitment and generosity—that they bring to the table. accordance with the applicable Assurance Guideline of Advocacy/Information Program 155,589 151,187 Inc. wishes to also thank its other grantors and
lenges.
To those board members who are retiring from service —John Wallis and Ron Burky the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, is to Total expenses 757,970 728,223 donors, including the following sustaining, char-
this year, please accept our special thanks for your years report on the summarized financial statements. Transfer to Manitoba ter and patron donors:
of service and contribution. You will be missed, and your In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements Paraplegia Foundation - 26,541
contributions have been and will be valued. 2007/08 CPA (Manitoba) Inc. Board of Directors fairly summarize, in all material respects, the related Excess of Revenue
Highlights of some of the accomplishments of the past complete financial statements in accordance with the over Expenses 19,017 13,541 Bradley Boisselle Barbara Millward
year include: *Art Braid—Executive Bill Neill criteria described in the Guideline above. Net Assets, Beginning of Year 118,791 105,250 Fred Boyko George Murphy
The confidence of the Manitoba Government to appoint Andrew Carrier Rudy Neibuhr—Executive These summarized financial statements do not contain Net Assets, End of Year $137,808 $118,791 Arthur Braid Brian Ouellette
CPA (Manitoba) Inc. to manage the Government‘s com- *Corrine Deegan Harvey Pollock all the disclosures required by Canadian generally ac- Canadian Linen & Kristi Peters
mitment of $3 million over the next five years in support *George Dyck *Leonard Steingarten cepted accounting principles. Readers are cautioned that A complete set of financial statements and Auditors’ Report may be
Uniform Service David Prasol
these statements may not be appropriate for their pur- obtained from the Association.
of services and research for Manitobans with spinal cord —Treasurer
injury. CPA (Manitoba) Inc. will partner with the Rick
Dr. Karen Ethans
poses. For more information on the entity‘s financial posi-
Randy Colbert Arnold & Orpha
Ed Giesbrecht Debbie VanEttinger Research Corrine Deegan Schryvers
Hansen Foundation to work together with Manitoba Lynda Walker tion, results of operations and cash flows reference
stakeholders in the development and delivery of this —Vice President should be made to the related completed financial state-
Through the Manitoba Paraplegia Foundation Inc., Dr. Karen Ethans George Silar
Jeannette Gougeon John Wallis—President CPA directs funds toward treatments and a cure for
new initiative. ments. Keith G. Collins Ltd. Arthur Summers
The implementation of a two-year pilot program titled Ernie Hasiuk *John Wyndels DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP spinal cord paralysis. CPA also supports spinal cord Randy Komishon Harold Swalwell
―Stakeholder Training and Education for Pressure Ulcer —Past President JoAnn Young Chartered Accountants research through its active role in Rick Hansen Beryl Maguire Jean Wenzoski
Prevention‖ (STEP UP). Through the delivery of a commu- Winnipeg, Manitoba
nity-based health education and motivation program, June 2, 2008 Wheels in Motion, and by informing CPA clients and
* paraplegic or tetraplegic
members of research participation opportunities.
