Cerebral Palsy - Disabilities Issues

Patricia E. Kefalas Dudek

Advocate for Elders, People
with Disabilities
and Their Families

See website for more info on this fine organization

Disabilities - Cerebral Palsy

Organizations, Resources

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Cerebral palsy is a neurodevelopmental condition that begins early in life and persists throughout adulthood.

Organizations & Services

Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation
An organization dedicated to funding research and educational activities directly relevant to discovering the cause, cure and evidence based care for those with cerebral palsy and related developmental disabilities.

NINDS Cerebral Palsy Information Page
Info on prognosis, treatment, research and trials.

United Cebral Palsy.Org
I am on the board of this wonderful organization; they are a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. Click here for a letter regarding their popular and successful program QuickRamps for Kids.

Resources: Websites & Blogs

Disability Scoop
The first nationally focused online news organization serving the developmental disability community including cerebral palsy, among others.

Growing Up With a Disability - (Blog)
A blog from a college student with cerebral palsy who believes society often underestimates the complexity of living with a disability - the joys, the challenges, the ordinary, and the extraordinary.

United Cebral Palsy.Org Newsletters
"Life Without Limits" is published quarterly.