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08/05/2025

From early diagnosis assessments like the HINE, HNNE, and GMA To real-world strategies for care coordination and emerging treatment, The Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit is more than a professional conference—it’s part of a larger movement.

Hosted by CPF’s Early Detection and Intervention Network, the Summit connects what we know to what we do. Why does that matter?

Because babies can now be diagnosed with cerebral palsy before their first birthday. An early diagnosis can change everything — from how families are supported to how outcomes improve throughout the lifespan.

We’re proud to help shape the future of cerebral palsy care. These tools and assessments are the building block for how to detect CP early.

Learn more and register at: https://cpearlydetection.org/

08/04/2025

We're getting ready to host our 7th Annual Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit this September 6-7, in Atlanta, GA! This hybrid Summit will highlight new pathways for turning research into real-world practice in early detection and intervention—led by top clinicians and researchers in the field.

Recent studies show cerebral palsy can now be diagnosed before a baby’s first birthday, transforming how high-risk infants are identified, families supported, and outcomes improved. ➡️ https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/145/5/e20192126/36837/Network-Implementation-of-Guideline-for-Early?redirectedFrom=fulltext?autologincheck=redirected

Throughout the Summit, researchers will partner with clinicians to guide attendees in applying best-evidence practices to their own programs. Sessions will cover key guidelines, implementation science basics, and real-world examples—along with interactive group discussions to address common barriers and share practical solutions. Learn more about who should attend and register at: https://cpearlydetection.org/

08/03/2025

Congratulations to all the USA track and field athletes - with a special shout out to the incredible athletes with cerebral palsy - especially our 2024 CPF Gala honoree - world record holder Jaydin Blackwell!!

If you want to learn more about adaptive sports and how they can benefit you check out our resources on https://cpresource.org/topic/exercise-sports-recreation/adaptive-sports-athletes-cerebral-palsy

08/02/2025

"I’m Shannon, a passionate advocate and content creator dedicated to raising awareness about Spastic Hemiplegia Cerebral Palsy, which is the form of CP I live with. I primarily use a power wheelchair for mobility and strive to highlight the realities, challenges, and triumphs of living with a disability."

We're so grateful to community members like Shannon who share their story with us and help the world understand more about what it's like to have CP.

07/28/2025

This Disability Pride Month, we’re celebrating the glimmers of joy, personal growth, self-acceptance, and community that shine within the disability experience. Thanks for sharing, J!✨

07/26/2025

Disability Pride Month commemorates the The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that was signed into law 35 years ago today (July 26) by then-President George H. W. Bush. It is considered to be the most important piece of legislation in the country surrounding the Disability Rights Movement.

This landmark legislation was a huge step towards creating a more inclusive and accessible society. Why is the ADA still so significant? Here are a few key reasons:

1. It designates people with disabilities as a protected class in order to protect them legally from discrimination.

2. It ensures that spaces that are open to the public are built to be accessible to people with disabilities.

3. It mandates that communication services, like telephones and websites, are accessible to people with hearing and vision disabilities.

07/25/2025

“We did it to show that we disabled people, as second class citizens, needed change. And the vehicle for how it was going to change was the ADA, but I think a lot of people forget that the ADA was the floor. It was not the ceiling. So it was the beginning of rights for us, but it was not the end.”

Stated by disability rights activist Anita Cameron upon reflecting on the Capitol Crawl that took place before the ADA was enacted into law on July 26, 1990.

On March 12, 1990, hundreds of people showed up in Washington D.C. — many of them got out of their wheelchairs and threw down their mobility aids to crawl up the steps of the U.S. Capitol as a form of protest. Today it is remembered as a landmark day in disability rights history.

Learn more about the Capitol Crawl at https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/iconic-civil-rights-protest-you-dont-know/.

07/23/2025

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: where are we now?

Section 504 protects the rights of disabled individuals to access healthcare, employment, education, and essential services free from discrimination.

Swipe through ➡️ to learn more about the current status of the lawsuit regarding these important protections and check out dredf.org/protect-504/ for more you can do to get involved.

07/22/2025

“In the face of government ignorance, and inhumanity, and deceit, and closed doors, we’ve persisted. Along with all of our beautiful supporters and we won the victory, by God nobody gave us anything!” – Kitty Cone, protest organizer

During April of 1977, disability rights activists organized sit-in protests at federal offices around the country to urge the federal government to lawfully enforce Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

The 504 sit-in lasted nearly all month long in San Francisco, CA and gained fast attention in Washington D.C. — with pressure from national media, the 504 regulations were signed.

This was the first federal law that recognized disability as a civil rights category that prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities and a significant win for the disability community. We're grateful to leaders who made themselves visible and occupied public spaces to make our needs known and part of federal law.

07/21/2025

An amazing effort!!! We couldn’t be more grateful and more appreciative of your support and our involvement with the outstanding Yes We Can cycling team, families and volunteers!!!

07/21/2025

We wouldn't have Disability Pride without the Disability Rights Movement — that's why this week, we'll highlight a few significant moments in history that helped bring about real progress for the disability community. 🫶

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