Welcome to The Canadian Foundation for
Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP)
CHANGING THE WAY CANADIANS THINK ABOUT DISABILITIES
Great Valentine Gala
This glittering showcase is the CFPDP’s No. 1 fundraising event, having raised over $40 million.
Impact Award for Disability Research
A $100,000 national award for a Canadian
mid- to senior-career researcher. The award recognizes research with measurable, real-world impact on the lives of people with disabilities in Canada.
Canadian Disability Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame recognizes those who truly have made a difference by opening doors for people with disabilities.
A Seat At The Table
To secure Corporate Board positions for Canadians with disabilities. They must have strong professional credentials, proven business acumen and significant board experience.
Endowment Funds
The Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP) is endeavouring to set up endowment funds for bursaries and scholarships for students with disabilities at all major universities in Canada.
Canadian Helen Keller Centre
Founded by The Honourable Vim Kochhar and the CFPDP team, CHKC is a remarkable success story, providing accessible, affordable housing, specialized programming and intervenor services for people who are deafblind. CFPDP takes great pride in being CHKC’s longest-standing supporter and in providing ongoing financial support to sustain its vital work.
Supporting Paralympic Athletes
Congratulations to Team Canada for bringing home 15 medals from the Milano Cortina Paralympics. In partnership with Scotiabank, CFPDP has been providing financial support to Paralympic medallists for more than 20 years.