So World Cerebral Palsy Day is this Thursday 6th October! How are we already in October?????
So in case you are wondering here are some interesting links to information about what Cerebral Palsy is and some information that explains how the condition affects many people!
About World Cerebral Palsy Day Cerebral palsy is one of the least understood disabilities and people with cerebral palsy are often out of sight, out of mind and out of options in communities around the world. This needs to change. World Cerebral Palsy Day on 6 October was created by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance in 2012 and now brings together people living with cerebral palsy, their families, allies, supporters and organisations across more than 100 countries. All with the aim to ensure a future in which children and adults with cerebral palsy have the same rights, access and opportunities as anyone else in our society.
About Cerebral Palsy There are more than 17 million people across the world living with cerebral palsy. Another 350 million people are closely connected to a child or adult with cerebral palsy. It is the most common physical disability in childhood. Cerebral palsy is a permanent disability that affects movement. Its impact can range from a weakness in one hand, to almost a complete lack of voluntary movement. It is a complex disability: 1 in 4 children with cerebral palsy cannot talk 1 in 4 cannot walk 1 in 2 have an intellectual disability 1 in 4 have epilepsy. Cerebral palsy is a lifelong disability and there is no known cure. Reference: * Novak I, Hines M,Goldsmith S, Barclay R (2012) Clinical Prognostic Messages from a Systematic Review on Cerebral Palsy, Pediatrics, 130:5
Whether you’re a person with cerebral palsy or a friend, family member, colleague or supporter of someone living with cerebral palsy, there is something everyone can get involved in! Post to social media about the campaign, remember to tag us @worldcpday and use the hashtags #WorldCPDay #MillionsOfReasons Submit an idea for an accessible technology solution here and invite others to do the same from 29 August – 29 September 2022 View the gallery of ideas and share it with others Vote for your favourite ideas from 29 September – 6 October 2022 Raise awareness about the importance of accessible technology solutions for people with cerebral palsy and the wider disability community Go Green 4 CP, organise a building in your local area to light up green for World Cerebral Palsy Day and register it here.
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