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May 1, 2024

Cerebral Palsy, Mental Health and Psychotropic Medications

This presentation from the 2023 AACPDM Community Forum presents and overview of the interactions between the types of Cerebral Palsy, Mental and Behavioral Health and various medications and strategies to treat challenging mental health disturbances.

April 19, 2024

Accessible Yoga Practices

Accessible Yoga Practices is a great weekly newsletter and downloadable yoga guide for those with disabilities and caregivers interested in practicing yoga, on your own terms.

The cover image from the adaptive yoga guide showing Caroline Hughes practicing an assist in a yoga pose

April 17, 2024

The AbleGamers Foundation

Creating opportunities that enable play in order to combat social isolation, foster inclusive communities, and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

April 17, 2024

All Access Life

Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to live their best life! We do this by showcasing adaptive products.

April 17, 2024

Cephable

Cephable is a free software for individuals that adapts to the user, enabling technology control through voice, face, and motion for a more accessible digital experience.

January 11, 2024

Growing up - Medical Transitions from Pediatric Care to Adult Care

This presentation from the 2023 AACPDM Community Forum presents a model for creating a smooth transition from pediatric care to adult care for teens and young adults with cerebral palsy.

December 28, 2023

Creating Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities

This presentation from the 2023 AACPDM Community Forum presents and overview and a model creating opportunities for employment for individuals with disabilities.

December 7, 2023

Frame Running Clubs in North America

Frame Running is a growing sport and now there is now a central hub for frame running information across the United States and Canada!

A teenager in a black jacket is using a frame runner to run around a track

November 9, 2023

Can I Play That?

Founded by Susan Banks and Courtney Craven, Can I Play that? (CIPT) has grown from a hobby site to a destination for gamers and developers alike that provides all forms of accessibility information on video games and the industry.

September 28, 2023

NIH Designates People with Disabilities as a Population with Health Disparities

People with disabilities represent more than 27% of the United States adult population, making them the single largest minority group in the country. This new NIH designation, new research program and update to NIH mission are actions to ensure inclusion of people with disabilities.

August 10, 2023

A Guide to Requesting Disability Accommodations in College

As spring approaches, millions of high school seniors get one step closer to their career and to becoming the person they have dreamed about growing into since they were children. Receiving college acceptance letters is one of the most profound experiences in a young adult’s life. Moving out of your childhood home and stepping into the real world is a majorly exhilarating life event.

Image of author of this post, Sarah Kim, dressed in her college graduation gown

June 24, 2023

Can Genetic Testing Help You or Your Child?

If you or your child have cerebral palsy where the cause is unclear, there are no-cost genetic tests and no-cost genetic counseling that can help answer some of these questions.

Young girl and woman smiling while looking at a tablet

June 14, 2023

2023 Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit

The 2023 Health Summit will share new pathways for translating knowledge into practice for the Implementation of early detection and intervention for cerebral palsy from the best researchers and clinicians in the field.

A baby in in black and white lying down with monitors attached

April 19, 2023

The Arts & Disabilities

Too often, people with disabilities are relegated to being passive when it comes to the arts.

Representation of several people engaging in artistic activities such as painting, music, and dance

April 6, 2023

Finding Your Voice & The Best Communication System For You

When a person is looking for a way to communicate in alternative ways, they need to find something that really works for them. They need to try to find a voice that sounds natural. They want to try to find a way to be efficient. They want to be able to communicate as normally as possible, even though they're not using their biological voice.

Stick Figure sitting in wheelchair using laser pointer to communicate

March 13, 2023

Dancer, Actor, Athlete, Trainer

Jerron Herman, dancer, actor, trainer and more describes how he moves with spastic hemiplegia...and it might just surprise you!

Jerron is standing in front of a brick wall wearing a white shirt with his left hand and arm up in front of his chest.

March 3, 2023

Cerebral Palsy Research Act

The bipartisan, Cerebral Palsy Research Act, is introduced by Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee. Read more here:

March 2, 2023

Why Do Gait Patterns Matter? Learn More Unilateral Gait/Hemiplegia

Dr. Tom Novacheck, of Gillette Children's, describes the characteristics of the 4 types of unilateral, otherwise known as hemiplegic gait, and how the use of clinical instrumented gait analysis can help with treatment decision making.

An illustration of a person standing up with little white dots, or sensors all over their body. The person is standing underneath three movie cameras.

March 1, 2023

Why Gait Patterns Matter? Learn More About Bilateral Gait/Diplegia

Dr. Tom Novacheck, Gillette Children's, describes what to look for in each of the 4 different gait patterns seen for those with bilateral cerebral palsy and considerations for each type.

An illustration of a person walking across the screen. The person's brain and spinal cord can be seen under their skin.

February 28, 2023

Overview of Neurosurgical Interventions for Global Tone Management

Dr. Debbie Song, Gillette Children's, gives an overview of common neurosurgical procedures to address global tone in individuals with cerebral palsy.

An illustration of a head and shoulders from the side view with a small catheter inserted in the top of the head with a line that goes down to a portal at the shoulder

January 24, 2023

How Does Spasticity Impact the Body?

It is important to understand how spasticity can impact the muscles and the know what treatments are available to help.

An illustration of an arm with a muscle drawn inside and an arrow on the outside depicting movement. the arm is drawn in white over a pink background.

January 11, 2023

2023 Appropriations Act

The 2023 Appropriations Act has passed and thanks to advocacy by the cerebral palsy community, it includes the strongest language and funding yet for cerebral palsy!

December 21, 2022

What is Dyskinesia?

Dyskinesia is an umbrella term encompassing a range of different movements. These are all movements that can be out of your control. Dyskinesia is very common in cerebral palsy.

Illustration of a patient standing up talking with a doctor in front of a purple pinwheel background

December 21, 2022

What is Dystonia?

Illustration of a person in a purple wheelchair about to be transferred to standing by a woman standing in front of them. They are drawn on a green background.

December 20, 2022

Understanding Dystonia: Diagnosis and Treatment

Dr. Bhooma Aravamuthan presents Understanding Dystonia: Diagnosis and Treatment at the 2020 AACPDM Community Forum. Moderated by Council Chair, Jen Lyman.

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