Misty Campbell is parent of child with complex disabilities who wrote this book as a guide for other families to advocate for their own children with significant disabilities.
Written by Jessica Frew, this book is about her experiences growing up using a communication device, including the challenges she faced.
Going beyond ADA, this book provides practical tips, tricks and guidelines for people who are looking to build or renovate a home to be accessible.
Creating opportunities that enable play in order to combat social isolation, foster inclusive communities, and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to live their best life! We do this by showcasing adaptive products.
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.
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.
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.
This powerful, practical book is meant to help children and adults have meaningful discussions about disability and ableism.
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.
The bipartisan, Cerebral Palsy Research Act, is introduced by Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee. Read more here:
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!
The Summer I Got A Life by Mark Fink follows brothers Andy and Brad as they navigate love and adventure during one unforgettable summer.
In I Funny: A Middle School Story by James Patterson, middle schooler Jamie Grimm faces bullying and self-doubt as he chases his dream to become the world's greatest comedian.
Noah, a cello prodigy from a long line of musicians, wants to stick to tradition. Daisy, a fiercely independent disabled violinist, is used to fighting for what she wants and likes to take risks. But the two surprise each other when they play. They fall perfectly in tune.
You are Brave is a book for every kid who has ever thought, "What if I'm not brave enough?" It's about the courage we find within ourselves, and the wonderful possibilities that open up when we have the confidence to try something new.
In "Reaching For Sun" by Tracie Vaughn Zimmer, Josie Wyatt knows what it means to be different. Even if Josie wants to forget that she was born with a disability, her mom can't seem to let it go.
Medicaid Waivers, Katie Beckett or TEFRA are all forms of benefits that an "waive" medicaid financial restrictions for parents of children who have a developmental disability acquired prior to the age of three. Kidswaivers.org has provided a comprehensive, interactive website of all available medicaid waiver programs by State across the US.
NCART Standing Device Funding Guide contains all the information needed to choose, measure, and write a letter of medical necessity for a standing device.
This IEP Checklist should provide helpful support when preparing for, setting goals, maintaining communication and achieving student success!
RESNA (Rehab Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America) is a great place to find highly qualified rehab and assistive technology professionals in your area. They also have provided their research to help providers and the families they serve make decisions about powered mobility for young children.
On Thursday, March 24th, 2022, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation hosted the first ever Cerebral Palsy Congressional Briefing with a panel of physicians, patient and self advocates.
March is National Cerebral Palsy Month in the United States and is an opportunity to highlight the history of cerebral palsy advocacy - where we’ve been, where we are currently, and the opportunities that are ahead.
Now you can receive a no-cost genetic test for you or your child sent directly to your home.
Pediatric critical care physician and ethicist, Dr. Jane Lee was accustomed to caring for children with severe disabilities and felt comfortable helping families navigate the "system". That is until she has her own complicated delivery leaves her second child with a severe brain injury, she finds that everything she learned about disability and personhood as a physician and ethicist is no help as a parent.