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We enable real world impact by dedicating 94 cents of every dollar we raise to our programs. Because we know that people with cerebral palsy deserve better when it comes to accessing the care they need at the right time in life.

For 70 years, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation has provided answers for individuals with cerebral palsy and their families through leadership in advocacy, science, research and medicine.

We're committed to elevating the standard of care for our community and we hope you'll support us along the way. Donate and change lives today at the link in our bio.

We enable real world impact by dedicating 94 cents of every dollar we raise to our programs. Because we know that people with cerebral palsy deserve better when it comes to accessing the care they need at the right time in life.

For 70 years, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation has provided answers for individuals with cerebral palsy and their families through leadership in advocacy, science, research and medicine.

We're committed to elevating the standard of care for our community and we hope you'll support us along the way. Donate and change lives today at the link in our bio.

We enable real world impact by dedicating 94 cents of every dollar we raise to our programs. Because we know that people with cerebral palsy deserve better when it comes to accessing the care they need at the right time in life.

For 70 years, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation has provided answers for individuals with cerebral palsy and their families through leadership in advocacy, science, research and medicine.

We're committed to elevating the standard of care for our community and we hope you'll support us along the way. Donate and change lives today at the link in our bio.

We enable real world impact by dedicating 94 cents of every dollar we raise to our programs. Because we know that people with cerebral palsy deserve better when it comes to accessing the care they need at the right time in life.

For 70 years, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation has provided answers for individuals with cerebral palsy and their families through leadership in advocacy, science, research and medicine.

We're committed to elevating the standard of care for our community and we hope you'll support us along the way. Donate and change lives today at the link in our bio.

This year, 2025, marks our 70th anniversary — an important milestone for the foundation that marks a new era for transformative change.

We refuse to accept that cerebral palsy is a condition that can only be “managed.” The time for change is now and this transformation has already started. Our new vision for the future focuses on four key areas:

- Expanding care access & best practices across the lifespan
- Accelerating early diagnosis through innovative tools and detection networks
- Reducing CP cases through improved maternal and infant healthcare
- Advancing research into treatments and curative solutions.

Together, we can change the future of cerebral palsy care and accelerate scientific breakthroughs and life-changing innovations that will drastically shift the way that we treat cerebral palsy moving forward.

Show your support by making a donation to CPF today at the link in our bio!

This year, 2025, marks our 70th anniversary — an important milestone for the foundation that marks a new era for transformative change.

We refuse to accept that cerebral palsy is a condition that can only be “managed.” The time for change is now and this transformation has already started. Our new vision for the future focuses on four key areas:

- Expanding care access & best practices across the lifespan
- Accelerating early diagnosis through innovative tools and detection networks
- Reducing CP cases through improved maternal and infant healthcare
- Advancing research into treatments and curative solutions.

Together, we can change the future of cerebral palsy care and accelerate scientific breakthroughs and life-changing innovations that will drastically shift the way that we treat cerebral palsy moving forward.

Show your support by making a donation to CPF today at the link in our bio!

This year, 2025, marks our 70th anniversary — an important milestone for the foundation that marks a new era for transformative change.

We refuse to accept that cerebral palsy is a condition that can only be “managed.” The time for change is now and this transformation has already started. Our new vision for the future focuses on four key areas:

- Expanding care access & best practices across the lifespan
- Accelerating early diagnosis through innovative tools and detection networks
- Reducing CP cases through improved maternal and infant healthcare
- Advancing research into treatments and curative solutions.

Together, we can change the future of cerebral palsy care and accelerate scientific breakthroughs and life-changing innovations that will drastically shift the way that we treat cerebral palsy moving forward.

Show your support by making a donation to CPF today at the link in our bio!

2025 marks 70 years of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Since the beginning, our mission has always been to be a catalyst for creating positive change for people with cerebral palsy. To celebrate our 70th anniversary, we’ll be highlighting some of CPF’s biggest achievements and a few of the people behind our progress.

This milestone year is more than just a celebration of our past, it’s a renewed commitment to the future. We’re focused on improving healthcare, creating inclusive communities, fostering advocacy and awareness, and elevating the accessibility of both design and technology.

As we look ahead, we invite you to be part of what’s next. Your support helps us continue to drive innovation, inclusion, and impact for the cerebral palsy community.

Today is the 15th Anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

We're sharing some information from The GAAD Foundation about digital accessibility and how to make your social media content more accessible to more people! Swipe right and learn even more at accessibility.day.

Today is the 15th Anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

We're sharing some information from The GAAD Foundation about digital accessibility and how to make your social media content more accessible to more people! Swipe right and learn even more at accessibility.day.

Today is the 15th Anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

We're sharing some information from The GAAD Foundation about digital accessibility and how to make your social media content more accessible to more people! Swipe right and learn even more at accessibility.day.

Today is the 15th Anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

We're sharing some information from The GAAD Foundation about digital accessibility and how to make your social media content more accessible to more people! Swipe right and learn even more at accessibility.day.

Today is the 15th Anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

We're sharing some information from The GAAD Foundation about digital accessibility and how to make your social media content more accessible to more people! Swipe right and learn even more at accessibility.day.

Today is the 15th Anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

We're sharing some information from The GAAD Foundation about digital accessibility and how to make your social media content more accessible to more people! Swipe right and learn even more at accessibility.day.

Today is Clinical Trials Day, and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation recognizes the people and partnerships that make clinical research possible — delivering the power to change lives.

Clinical trials are about far more than science. Behind every clinical trial are researchers, clinicians, patients, stakeholders, and industry partners whose dedication and collaboration help turn possibility into progress. Their work, alongside the trust and participation of individuals and families searching for answers, is what moves research forward.

Interested in helping advance cerebral palsy research and being connected to clinical trial opportunities? Join our research database today at the link in our bio.

Every dollar has the power to change lives.

When you give to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, 94 cents of every dollar donated goes directly toward programs that are improving outcomes for people with cerebral palsy across the lifespan — from early detection and intervention to transforming adult healthcare, expanding mentorship opportunities, and advancing critical research.

Your support helps drive real progress for the cerebral palsy community. Donate today at the link in our bio.

May is National Mobility Awareness Month and today we’re sharing a clip from an episode of Cerebral Palsy Health (@cerebral_palsy_health) where Jen talks with physical therapy professor and researcher, Lisa Kenyon, PT, DPT, PhD about powered mobility for individuals with cerebral palsy.

Listen to this episode of CP Health wherever you get your podcasts — it’s also linked in our stories today!

Research drives progress, and YOU can help move it forward.

The Cerebral Palsy Foundation’s research directory connects individuals with cerebral palsy and their caregivers to studies and clinical trials focused on improving treatment, care, and quality of life across the lifespan.

Interested in participating? Fill out the form at the link in our bio to join the directory and help shape the future of cerebral palsy research.

"Today I have a private practice where I work with kids, teens, and adults who stutter, and I also serve as a speech therapist in an elementary school where I co-founded a Disability Awareness Club (@kidsdisabilityprideclub). There, students with all kinds of disabilities learn to become experts on their own experiences, advocate for themselves and others, and wear their identities with pride. In the picture you can see myself and a student of mine educating his peers about cerebral palsy. I've found that one of the most powerful things you can do as a speech therapist is to help someone understand their disability, embrace it as part of who they are, and be able to educate others about it. Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day!"

We're grateful to people like Kristel (@kristelkubart) who share their lived experience with our community and work to increase representation of CP and stuttering in everything that they do. Through her work, Kristel is showing people of all ages that individuals with cerebral palsy can be clinicians, educators, and leaders, all while helping others feel seen and understood.

"Today I have a private practice where I work with kids, teens, and adults who stutter, and I also serve as a speech therapist in an elementary school where I co-founded a Disability Awareness Club (@kidsdisabilityprideclub). There, students with all kinds of disabilities learn to become experts on their own experiences, advocate for themselves and others, and wear their identities with pride. In the picture you can see myself and a student of mine educating his peers about cerebral palsy. I've found that one of the most powerful things you can do as a speech therapist is to help someone understand their disability, embrace it as part of who they are, and be able to educate others about it. Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day!"

We're grateful to people like Kristel (@kristelkubart) who share their lived experience with our community and work to increase representation of CP and stuttering in everything that they do. Through her work, Kristel is showing people of all ages that individuals with cerebral palsy can be clinicians, educators, and leaders, all while helping others feel seen and understood.

Like many accessibility tools, devices, or features of our environment, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is something we all benefit from.

What's your favorite way to communicate? Comment below to let us know! ⬇️

"I am an aspiring fashionista, entrepreneur, techie, and blogger with cerebral palsy... As a role model, I always strive to educate and inspire people, including those with cerebral palsy and other physical conditions, to pursue their aspirations and lead fulfilling and successful lives. All I want is to encourage them to never give up, focus on their ability, not disability, and make their voices heard!"

Thank you, Marisa, for sharing your inspiring words and reminding others that every voice matters. Whether it be through augmentative and alternative communication or otherwise, everyone deserves to be heard.

Share your story today at the link in our bio.

This survey is for people with cerebral palsy (CP) and their caregivers. It asks about drooling, which is a common concern for people with CP.

Your answers will help us better understand priorities in the treatment of drooling. This project is led by Dr. Laurie Glader, Complex Care physician, Lisa Letzkus APN, developmental nurse practitioner, and Kayla Petkus PharmD, pharmacist, along with a team of experts from several countries. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to finish.

Link in bio and our stories today!