10 Oct 2025
We are proud to share that our President & CEO, Kevin J. Collins, was officially inducted into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame yesterday alongside Dr. Tom Chau and Ina Forrest. Congratulations to all of this year’s remarkable inductees!
#CDHF #CFPDP #DisabilityAwareness
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June is Deafblind Awareness Month in Canada. We proudly celebrate it w/ @CHKCinfo & the entire deafblind community. At a Senate Reception, CFPDP volunteer board director Tony Wight gave remarks on behalf of Hon. Vim Kochhar, CFPDP's founding chair: youtu.be/WAcAH5yIn_Y
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CFPDP shares a proud history with Canadian Helen Keller Centre. Learn how CHKC helps to create independence for deafblind consumers in this new video.
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CFPDP is grateful to our national media, travel & Gold partners for the 40th Annual Great Valentine Gala. Thank you to @postmedianet & the @nationalpost, @AirCanada, Kothari Group and Meridian for sponsoring this milestone event in support of Canadians with physical disabilities.
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13 Feb 2024
OBSA at the @cfpdp pdp 40th annual gala! Thank you for a great event and the constant support.
ALT Group picture of OBSA friends, staff and board members
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13 Feb 2024
Ravie d'avoir célébré le 40e anniversaire du Grand Gala annuel de la Saint-Valentin @cffpdp "Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons". Félicitations aux remarquables lauréat.e.s.! Le CFPDP est une voix puissante pour les personnes ayant un handicap.
ALT La lieutenante-gouverneure pose pour une photo avec la présidente fondatrice de l'organisation
ALT La lieutenante-gouverneure debout pour une photo de groupe
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Congratulations to Rick Mercer, the 2024 recipient of the Honourable David C. Onley Award! CFPDP will celebrate Rick and his contributions to the disability community at its landmark 40th Annual Great Valentine Gala on February 10, 2024 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
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30 Dec 2023
In this issue of Bespoke Plus we wish you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year, SCI Ontario ACCESS EXPO Program, 40th Great Valentine Gala by CFPDP, Front Powered Units, Rehasense Dealer Program, Sunrise Medical Ride Designs, and other Bits and Bytes … 49bespoke.com/images/pdf/new…
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CFPDP is grateful to the media and travel partners for the 30th Annual Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon. Thank you @postmedianet, @AccessibleMedia and @AirCanada!
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CFPDP was honoured to have Minister Cho join us for the 30th Annual Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon.
23 Oct 2023
I was honoured to speak at the 30th Annual Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Luncheon!
Wonderful to join the celebration and welcome all the 2023 inductees! 👏
@cffpdp #InclusiveCommunities
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CFPDP and broadcast partner AMI (@accessiblemedia) are bringing the 30th Annual Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon to you! Listen live on Oct. 13th at 12 noon Eastern. Check local cable listings for AMI-audio channel in your area or stream ami.ca/listenlive
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The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame, founded by CFPDP in 1994, is welcoming three new inductees for 2023–Chantal Benoit, Rt. Hon. Stephen J. Harper & Michelle Stilwell. The official ceremony is Oct. 13th during the 30th Annual Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon.
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7 Sep 2023
🙏 Honoured and humbled to share that I'll be joining the Canadian Foundation for the Physically Disabled Hall of Fame alongside my incredible former teammate @9Benoit and former Prime Minister @stephenharper
#DisabilityHallOfFame #Grateful @cfpdp
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CFPDP thanks @globeandmail for its ongoing support of our "A Seat at the Table" program. We continue to challenge companies to advance diversity initiatives by appointing qualified professionals with disabilities to their boards. Learn more or apply at aseatatthetable.cfpdp.com/
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CFPDP is so proud of Canadian Helen Keller Centre (@CHKCinfo) and all that the organization continues to accomplish. Watch remarks from The Honourable Vim Kochhar, CFPDP's Founding Chair, at a recent Senate reception to celebrate #DeafBlindAwarenessMonth youtube.com/watch?v=lNXvd-R5…
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CFPDP is encouraging Canadian corporations to appoint people with disabilities to their boardrooms through its “A Seat at the Table” initiative. Qualified people with disabilities who are interested in joining a corporate board can apply here aseatatthetable.cfpdp.com/in…
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14 Apr 2023
Wow, I made today's @globeandmail. Part of @cffpdp #ASeatAtTheTable" social change initiative to increase #DisabilityRepresentation on #CorporateBoards. Everyone is temporarily abled. You'll experience disability one day. Here's profile: bit.ly/3ZI3Lfx #CFPDP #CorporateGovernance #DisabilityInclusion #DeafAndHardOfHearing #TobySportsGeekness #MyTwoHomeCountries
ALT Ad in April 14, 2023 edition of National Globe and Mail featuring 15 Board candidates for The Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons' "A Seat at the Table" social change program to increase disability representation on corporate boards. Program logo on top shows oval-shaped conference board surrounded by 12 chairs and words "A Seat At The Table" on table top. Underneath reads: "The Challenge for Corporate Canada. Canadians with disabilities can make a great impact on your board. This rich talent is now going untapped. CFPDP, at no cost, is offering to help you business find highly qualified candidates through a unique vetting process. Congratulations to our latest candidates". 3 rows with 5 photos each featuring 15 total candidates. Underneath feature the Selection Committee and request to "ask us about our endowment fund". Sponsor logos on bottom including CIBC Foundation, Deloitte, Kothari Group, TD.
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CFPDP & Canadian Helen Keller Centre have a proud, shared history. Both were founded by Hon. Vim Kochhar & other passionate individuals who wanted to make a difference. Learn more about new affordable, fully accessible housing for people who are deafblind & how you can help:
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