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.
The bipartisan, Cerebral Palsy Research Act, is introduced by Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee. Read more here:
We studied how common pain was thought to be due to muscle spasticity in the legs or arms is in children/adolescents with CP.
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 findings of this article demonstrate the need for improved screening rates in women with CP, and highlight areas for improving their screening experience.