06 Oct October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day!

Did you know that there are 17 million people across the world living with cerebral palsy and another 350 million people who are closely connected to a child or adult with Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood, and it is a permanent disability that affects movement. Its impact can range from a weakness in one hand, to almost a complete lack of voluntary movement.

Cerebral Palsy is a complex disability:
1 in 4 children with Cerebral Palsy cannot talk,
1 in 4 cannot walk,
1 in 2 have an intellectual disability,
1 in 4 have epilepsy.
* CP is a lifelong disability and there is no known cure.

The theme for this year’s World Cerebral Palsy Day is “Together Stronger”. This theme highlights the importance of unity and mutual support within the cerebral palsy community and beyond. It emphasizes that when individuals, families, caregivers, and communities come together, they become a powerful force for positive change and inclusion.

World Cerebral Palsy Day calls on the Cerebral Palsy community for ideas that could change the world for someone with Cerebral Palsy. Winners of the best ideas for innovation receive US$5000 and will advise the on 2024 Remarkable Design-athon bringing together designers, developers, creatives and entrepreneurs to help bring the ideas to life!

For more information, go to https://worldcpday.org/…/2023WCPD_CampaignGuide_English…

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