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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.

Adult Recruiting Studies

The section contains research studies in the US that are currently recruiting adults with cerebral palsy.

Research and Clinical Trials *NEW*

The Cerebral Palsy Foundation is committed to sharing the most up to date Cerebral Palsy clinical trial and research study information with you on an ongoing basis. Every month we'll highlight new or innovative clinical trials around the United States and the world that may be a fit for you or your family member. Check back often for what's new and exciting in the world of cerebral palsy research.

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Voice Recognition Project

Consumer researchers are collecting voice samples from individuals whose speech may be difficult to understand in order to improve functionality of voice recognition technology devices.

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Are you looking for an opportunity for your child to improve trunk control and reaching abilities?

Is your child between the ages of 6-17? Researchers are recruiting for an intensive therapy program which aims to help improve sitting and reaching abilities. Learn More Now!

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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.

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July 26, 2023

I Am, You Are: Let's Talk About Disability, Individuality and Empowerment

This powerful, practical book is meant to help children and adults have meaningful discussions about disability and ableism.

Image of the book cover, I AM YOU ARE, which has physically and ethnically diverse individuals celebrating.

July 19, 2023

How to Set Up an Accessible and Comfortable Home Office

Setting up a comfortable home office is key to optimizing work/life balance.

Newsletter Archives

July 12, 2023

Adaptive Sports for Athletes with Cerebral Palsy

Learn more about the many adaptive recreational and competitive sports for individuals with cerebral palsy.

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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.

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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.

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June 6, 2023

APPLES - A Safe and Effective Early Intervention for Hand and Arm Use

This study tested the safety and effectiveness of a neuroscience-based, multi-component intervention designed to improve motor skills and sensory processing of the more-affected arm and hand in infants with CP where one side is more impacted than the other (asymmetric CP).

May 24, 2023

Supported Stepping, what does the research say?

This comprehensive review of the research evidence surrounding supportive stepping for individuals, GMFCS IV and V, provides helpful information for families to make practical decisions about for whom, when, and how long to use a supported stepping device (also known as gait trainers).

May 24, 2023

Supported Standing, what does the research say?

This comprehensive review of the research evidence surrounding supportive standing for individuals, GMFCS IV and V, provides helpful information for families to make practical decisions about for whom, when, and how long to use a standing device.

April 28, 2023

Changes over time in speech classification between 4 and 10 years in children with cerebral palsy

Speech impairments like dysarthria are common in children with cerebral palsy (CP) which can greatly affect participation across environments. Our study examined how speech impairment severity changes over time in 101 children with CP at 4, 6, 8, and 10 years of age.

April 19, 2023

The Arts & Disabilities

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

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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.

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April 4, 2023

Home Automation and Adaptive Gaming

Assistive technology comes in all shapes and sizes to help adapt your environment to best meet your needs. From tools to help you turn on the lights to high tech games to help you participate with your peers, AT can equalize the playing field!

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New Study! Researchers are studying how babies' brains change when they learn new motor skills!

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are studying the motor skills and brain development of infants who are at high-risk for Cerebral Palsy (CP). Results may assist with better treatment methods for CP.

A baby wearing an eeg cap is being held up by a man while he tries to take a step towards a woman with her arms outstretched

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.

Transcript - Ava's Patient Story at Gillette

Transcript of Ava's Patient Story at Gillette

Transcript - Episode 10: Natalie Maitre

Transcript of Cerebral Palsy Health Episode 10 with Dr. Natalie Maitre, neonatologist and researcher about early detection and intervention.

March 9, 2023

Episode 10: Early Detection and Intervention with Dr. Nathalie Maitre

Dr. Nathalie Maitre discusses the CPF Early Detection and Intervention Network and helps us to understand how babies learn, how CP impacts the developing brain, and early intervention strategies that can help.

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