Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center

11/17/2025

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11/17/2025

Our third-year PT students had a fantastic training day at , a community dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities across all ages. Every year, Lisa Yoon, DPT brings our third year Advanced Seminar in Pediatrics students to learn firsthand about adaptive equipment and how to evaluate and prescribe the right tools for their future patients.

Rifton prepared a full educational agenda for us, from a behind-the-scenes tour of their facility and meeting the designers and fabricators, and getting hands-on practice with their equipment.

Students also took part in a simulation exercise using case studies, customizing equipment for their case patient. They worked with the Rifton Stander, Activity Chair, Adaptive Tricycle, and the E-Pacer - turning classroom knowledge into real-world clinical skills.

Thank you for your hospitality!

11/07/2025

What a brilliant way to start the weekend!

A huge shoutout to Minnelly and team for hosting such an engaging listening & sharing session with our adults with . Thank you for to our panelists the candid stories shared and for sharing helpful resources.

We love hosting this event each fall. Thank you to the IAACD for organizing this marathon 24 hour event!

A recording will be on our website soon!

11/04/2025

A huge shoutout to our patient Bonnie Eng who completed the on Sunday with an impressive 3:18 finish — improving her time by more than 2 hours from last year! 💪

Bonnie is an avid hand cyclist who has competed in numerous races (including one at last year, where she earned a partial racing scholarship!). Her determination and drive embody what it means to set goals and keep pushing toward them.

We’re so proud to celebrate Bonnie and all of our amazing adults with cerebral palsy who continue to show what’s possible through drive and perseverance. 💙

📸 Shared with Bonnie’s permission.

11/04/2025

Summit One Month Reminder

🚨Less than ONE MONTH until the 2025 Virtual Family Connect Summit!🚨

Join us on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for this year's Virtual Connect Summit! This year’s theme, “Stronger Together”, consists of three informational sessions and a Q&A. These sessions will cover a variety of topics including Empowering Your Child Through Self-Advocacy, Navigating Transitions in Life, and Supporting Your Child’s Path to Independence.

Don’t miss out! To register and see more information about the Family Connect Summit, please visit bit.ly/2025FamilyConnectSummit

11/03/2025

Join our conversation!⁠
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In collaboration with the International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability (IAACD)⁠, we're hosting a listening & sharing session on Moving to Adulthood: Finding and Navigating Support Pathways
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The session is moderated by Minnelly Vasquez, LCSW with adults with CP panelists.⁠
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Everyone is welcome to join and share.
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Date: Friday November 7th⁠
Time: 1-2PM Eastern Time⁠
Platform: Zoom⁠
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Register on our website:⁠

https://www.weinberg.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/moving-adulthood-finding-and-navigating-support-pathways

10/30/2025

View the lecture recording here https://www.weinberg.cuimc.columbia.edu/education/lindenauer-lecture/2025-lindenauer-lecture-edward-hurvitz-md-panel

10/30/2025

On October 23, 2025, hosted its 12th Lindenauer Lecture featuring a lecture and panel on Aging and Developmental Disabilities.

Guest speaker Dr. Edward Hurvitz  discussed new research on adults with and a need to address chronic conditions such as pain and mental health, and engage the CP community in shaping research and services.

In a panel discussion, clinicians and community members addressed topics such as the transition from pediatric to adult services, the lack of disability training in medical and nursing education, and the need for care that evolves with patients’ changing needs.

A highlight of the evening was remarks from Javier Santiago, MPA, an adult living with cerebral palsy, whose personal story offered insight into the day-to-day experiences of adults with CP. Adults with CP in the audience also shared their experiences, adding powerful voices to the conversation.

The main takeaway from the discussion is the need for more education on and for health systems and communities to adapt to a generation living longer, fuller lives with CP.

10/13/2025

Aging with is an important topic for our community, as advances in care mean more people with CP are now adults than children.

Join the conversation on Thu 10/23. In-person on the
Columbia University Irving Medical Center campus.

https://events.columbia.edu/go/2025Lindenauer

10/06/2025

Happy World Cerebral Day! 💚💚💚

Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong physical disability, affecting a person‘s ability to walk, move, or communicate. It is caused by an injury to the developing brain, but every individual’s experience with cerebral palsy is unique. Every story is different, but our community stands together—unique and united.

On this we’re sharing some highlights of our past CP Community where we came together to unite and celebrate our uniqueness!

Share with us on what makes you unique! 💚💚💚
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10/06/2025

https://pix11.com/video/pediatric-therapist-transforms-lives-through-adaptive-dance/11131960

Start your Monday and with the AMAZING Joann Ferrara and the Dancing Dreams crew.

Did you know that Joann started Dancing Dreams after speaking with a little girl with who always dreamt of being a dancer? Joann made that dream come true!

The world needs more of you, Joann!

A pediatric physical therapist is making dreams come true for hundreds of special needs children through adaptive dance classes.