Organization Summary
The Council for Persons with Disabilities-CPD is a non-profit charietable organization dedicated to increasing access and inclusion in the Peterborough and surrounding region.
Key Activities
Council for Persons with Disabilities’s Mission / Vision
Mission Statement
The Council for Persons with Disabilities exists to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by promoting equality, opportunity and inclusion in the Peterborough region so everyone can contribute and thrive.
Vision
A community where all people are able to live, learn, play and work equally.
Values
Our values are at our core. We continuously assess and take action to ensure they drive our company culture and govern everything we do.
About Us
CPD has existed since 1989 and began as the cities accessibility advisors, our role changed in 2012 when the city created its Accessibility Advisory committee.
We now advocate and educate about accessibility and disability and actively look for volunteers with lived experience to help create better awareness. Our signature Time in My Shoes-TiMS program has provided experiencial learning for schools and businesses alike, and our various other programs provide the community with valuable accessibility resources creating a more inclusive and accessible community