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There is an ongoing research opportunity to participate in an early intervention study to help restore hand and arm func...
04/21/2026

There is an ongoing research opportunity to participate in an early intervention study to help restore hand and arm function for babies between 4 and 13 months old with or at high-risk for cerebral palsy!

Funded by the NIH, this clinical trial is called APPLES: A Positive Parent-focused training for upper limb experience with sensory-motor feedback. APPLES has already shown improvements in reaching ability and fine motor skills in babies with cerebral palsy. Join APPLES-Tele to be part of this success!

If you're interested in learning more about this study, comment "yes" below or send us a DM!

Want to participate in research or clinical trials? The Cerebral Palsy Foundation can now match you — or the person you ...
04/20/2026

Want to participate in research or clinical trials? The Cerebral Palsy Foundation can now match you — or the person you care for — to relevant studies or trials that advance treatment and care for people with cerebral palsy across the lifespan.

Fill out the form at https://cpf.ripplescience.com/survey/Z23MktdEeJArm4ejQ/OXAR17GIQx1IHZrKR/form to join our research directory — be part of driving life-changing research forward!

“I’m Bryan [and] I have cerebral palsy (CP), but I stay very active. I’ve appeared in several movies and TV shows, inclu...
04/18/2026

“I’m Bryan [and] I have cerebral palsy (CP), but I stay very active. I’ve appeared in several movies and TV shows, including Dumb and Dumber To, The Heartbreak Kid, Happy Gilmore 2, King and Queen, and The X-Files. Peter and Bobby Farrelly have cast me in multiple films, and I’m proud to call them good friends.

I’m fortunate to have a strong group of friends who are always there for me. Some people are still surprised that I can drive, which can be frustrating. At the end of the day, we’re all the same....Dating has been challenging. Most people don’t even consider dating someone with a disability, so there are multiple hurdles before you can even connect with the right person. I’ve been in a few relationships in the past, but finding the one is never easy.”

Thanks for sharing part of your story with our community, Bryan! Representation of disability in movies and film is so important and we’re grateful to people like you for paving the way.

04/17/2026

Orthopedic surgery can be a fact of life for many people with cerebral palsy. Many children undergo multiple surgeries through their childhood and teenage years, especially those with more complex CP.

In this episode of Cerebral Palsy Health, our host Jen Lynman talks with Dr. Hank Chambers and Dr. Verena Schreiber about their recent publication outlining what parents and your child's medical team should do to prepare for orthopedic surgery, to help ensure a successful surgery, recovery and outcome.

🎧 Listen now on https://cpresource.org/topic/treatment-options/episode-17-verena-schreiber-md-and-hank-chambers-md-preparing-orthopaedic or wherever you get your podcasts!

For more resources, check out these fact sheets:
- https://cpresource.org/topic/treatment-options/questions-ask-your-care-team-orthopaedic-surgery
- https://cpresource.org/topic/treatment-options/parent-fact-sheet-preparing-orthopaedic-surgery-child-cerebral-palsy-cp

Or read the following research on Preparing for Orthopaedic Surgery: https://cpresource.org/topic/treatment-options/preparing-orthopaedic-surgery

04/16/2026

In the first event of our new educational series called CP Connect, we had the chance to sit down with experts in adaptive fitness and sports — Tom Moran, PhD, C.A.P.E from James Madison University and Gavin Colquitt, EdD, CAPE, CSCS, Executive Director of the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness.

Catch this clip of Tom, who has cerebral palsy, talk about his approach in his own life and what he encourages others with disabilities to do in their own sports and activities. Watch the full conversation to learn more about how to get involved in sports in your own community and more!

To watch the full convo and find more resources, visit https://cpresource.org/topic/exercise-sports-recreation/cp-connect-adaptive-fitness-recreation-and-sports

We’ll be announcing more information on CP Connect in the coming weeks so make sure you're following along!

04/15/2026

APPLES has shown improvements in reaching ability and fine motor skills in babies with cerebral palsy. Join APPLES-Tele to be part of this success.

Open to babies between 4-13 months. Comment ‘yes’ below or DM us to join.

04/14/2026

"When I was an infant, my family was told I would never walk. Today, I don’t just walk—I became a runner, a tennis player, and can stay on the floor for six hours straight at any given line dance night. More importantly, I strive to become the kind of person that doesn’t need a reason to give back but just does out of the love instilled in my heart for faith and compassion.

I truly would not be where I am today without the research and resources provided for my diagnosis, and I am so grateful to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation for that life-changing work.

Hosting this fundraiser was my way of celebrating how far I’ve come and showing that with the right support, we can out-dance every expectation set for us. A huge thank you to Fuego for donating a pair of their white low-top sneakers for our giveaway—they were a huge hit! I’m already looking forward to hosting our second annual fundraiser next year."

We're so grateful to Emma and all of her friends and supporters for showing up to dance the night away while raising over $5,000 for CPF last month!🤩

Want to host your own event and make it a fundraiser, too? Learn more at cerebralpalsyfoundation.org/fundraise

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month may be over, but that doesn’t mean the work ends with it! We’re shining a spotlight on a ...
04/13/2026

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month may be over, but that doesn’t mean the work ends with it! We’re shining a spotlight on a few advocates in our community who continue to take action for cerebral palsy: Nicole La Ha✨

A true force, Nicole is a parent advocate for her daughter with cerebral palsy, member of the Illinois House of Representatives, and holds the title of Mrs. America where she centered her platform on disability inclusion.

Nicole joined CPF in Washington D.C. to advocate for federal investment in cerebral palsy research and recently created a state resolution acknowledging CP Awareness Day in Illinois. We’re so proud to spotlight her advocacy and tireless support for the cerebral palsy community.

“I hope to see a world focused on radical inclusion, accessibility, and proactive support rather than pity. This include...
04/12/2026

“I hope to see a world focused on radical inclusion, accessibility, and proactive support rather than pity. This includes accelerating early diagnosis, improving lifelong care access, investing in innovative research for treatments, and empowering individuals with CP to live independently and thrive.”

We’re grateful to individuals like Lauren for sharing their vision for the future. At CPF, we’re dedicated to advancing care across the lifespan through programs that support people with CP at every stage of life. Learn more at cerebralpalsyfoundation.org 💚

Our good friend Niamh Moriarty appeared on Ireland AM this morning to speak about her acting career and recent success. ...
04/10/2026

Our good friend Niamh Moriarty appeared on Ireland AM this morning to speak about her acting career and recent success. Living with spastic diplegia, she underwent SDR surgery at age 6 and continues to use her voice to advocate for greater awareness and understanding of cerebral palsy.

Niamh has consistently been a strong advocate for the CP community, including her recent feature in the Irish Independent on CP Awareness Day. She continues that important work through today’s interview on Ireland AM, using her platform to keep awareness and education front and centre.

On today’s show, Niamh emphasized that CP is a spectrum and that more education is needed — that people must be willing to learn. She also highlighted how large the global CP community is, with millions of people worldwide. Niamh spoke about the importance of authentic disability representation on screen, sharing that she auditions for every role, whether it’s written for a disabled character or not, and doesn’t let her disability stand in the way.

You can find her in BBC’s four part series Best Interests, written by BAFTA award-winning writer Jack Thorne, who she previously worked with on the Gate Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol. She has also recently starred in RTE’s Showkids.

Representation matters, and voices like Niamh’s are helping drive change💚

You can watch the full interview on the Virgin Media Player.

April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month! Most people with cerebral palsy might talk, walk, or move differ...
04/10/2026

April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month!

Most people with cerebral palsy might talk, walk, or move differently depending on which muscle groups and limbs are impacted, so we're highlighting a helpful factsheet on gait development from our educational platform, CP Resource. You can download the factsheet here: https://cpresource.org/topic/gait-development-movement-analysis/gait-development-fact-sheet

Want even more content? Watch expert videos, and listen to podcast episodes that highlight cerebral palsy and movement-related information. Find a few links in our story today or head directly to https://cpresource.org/topic/gait-development-movement-analysis.

When you give to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, you're ensuring that people with CP at every life stage will be better s...
04/09/2026

When you give to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, you're ensuring that people with CP at every life stage will be better supported now and in the future:

• Help train clinicians around the world to diagnose CP sooner than ever before — before 12 months
• Make sure therapies and interventions begin as early as possible
• Support cutting-edge research that will improve quality of life for individuals with CP and their families
• Help adults with CP access better specialized healthcare as they age

There are so many reasons to give. Donate to CPF today at
https://donate.cerebralpalsyfoundation.org/give/95593/ #!/donation/checkout

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