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Cerebral Palsy Websites

I've listed below several cerebral palsy Websites which you will hopefully find usefull. Some of them are informative sites explaining the basics of cerebral palsy. Other delve a bit deeper, discussing treatments or offering advice to parents who find themselves raising a child with cerebral palsy. Still others are personal sites of people who either have CP, or know someone with CP. I will try to give a short description of the sites, and will be adding more in the near future. Have fun exploring!

  • United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) - United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is a wonderful source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability.
  • Cerebral Palsy - An information portal with lots of different information concerning cerebral palsy.
  • Scope - Scope is a disability organization in England and Wales which focuses on people with cerebral palsy. Their aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are as valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else.
  • Dr. Greene - Dr. Greene is the Chief Medical Officer of A.D.A.M., the Founder & CEO of DrGreene.com, and the Pediatric Expert for AmericanBaby.com. He is on the Clinical Faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine where he sees patients and teaches Residents. This link will take to you a page on his site discussing various aspects of cerebral palsy.
  • DisabilityInfo.gov - DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with the information they need to know quickly and easily. With just a few clicks, the site provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including civil rights, community life, education, employment, housing, health, income support, technology and transportation.
  • CP-ISRA - Cerebral Palsy International Sports & Recreation Association.
  • CP Sport - They seek to provide opportunities for all people with cerebral palsy to take part in sporting activities at local, national and international level.
  • National Sports Festival For The Disabled - The National Sports Festival For The Disabled is a national athletic competition for sports enthusiasts who have physical disabilities
  • Yoga for the Special Child - A comprehensive program of yoga techniques designed to enhance the natural development of children with special needs.
  • Cerebral Palsy Associations of Canada - Network of resources that supports individuals, families, caregivers, professionals, students and others whose lives are touched by Cerebral Palsy.
  • AACPDM - The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine is a multidisciplinary scientific society devoted to the study of cerebral palsy and other childhood onset disabilities, to promoting professional education for the treatment and management of these conditions, and to improving the quality of life for people with these disabilities.
  • 4 paws for Ability - Their mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities by training and placing service animals to provide them with companionship and promote independent living.
  • The Cerebral Palsy Group - A website for professionals with CP.
  • DREDF - Founded in 1979 by people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF) is a national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities.
  • Advice on Adapted Clothing - A site with useful information about special clothing available for those with CP.
  • Children With Special Needs - Large site with many resources, touching on most aspects of cerebral palsy..
  • Rainbow Centre - UK Specialists in Conductive Education helping Children with cerebral palsy.
  • Cerebral Palsy Big Sibling Program - The Cerebral Palsy Big Sibling Program is a community service organization committed to serving Boston-area children with cerebral palsy, and their families.
  • Cerebral Palsy Information Central - Another large site with information geared toward individuals with CP, families affected by CP, and those just trying to learn more.
  • DAWWN - Disability Advocacy Work With Networking (DAWWN) strives to supply you with information to help people with cerebral palsy to self advocate.
  • Watch Your Language - A site which discusses the language used when talking about cerebral palsy. It lets you know what is considered rude and out dated. A good read for anybody.
  • NINDS - The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. Created by the U.S. Congress in 1950, NINDS is one of the more than two dozen research institutes and centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  • Cerebral Palsy Index - Large directory with over 50 categories relating to cerebral palsy.
  • KidsHealth - Kidshealth.org's page on cerebral palsy. Discusses possible causes, how to handle education, and ways to manage cerebral palsy.
  • AAOS - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) page on cerebral palsy. Details the different typs of cerebral palsy, along with various treatment options to better cope with cerebral palsy.
  • Bear River Ranch - They want to make camp a wonderful experience for each camper and provide parents the opportunity for respite.  One week of camp gives campers unforgettable memories and provides parents with the opportunities to take a break and revitalize themselves.  Camp staff are trained to support campers with all types of disabilities and support needs including; Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and many others.
  • Wesley Forest - Camping for children with special needs.
  • A Counselors Story - A camp counseler at a camp for kids with special needs recounts 16 years of memories and stories.
  • JAN - Job Accommodation Network's (JAN) page detailing work-site accommodation ideas for individuals who have cerebral palsy.
  • SATH - The Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH), founded in 1976, is an educational nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to raise awareness of the needs of all travelers with disabilities, remove physical and attitudinal barriers to free access and expand travel opportunities in the United States and abroad.

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