There are many websites on the Interent with information on Cerebral Palsy. Several of them are the technology arm of organizations that have been around for a long time or attached to a large medical research comlex. Others are somewhat new. We have included information on a few of the well established ones.
United Cerebral Palsy is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, UCP's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) is a multidisciplinary scientific society devoted to the study of cerebral palsy and other childhood onset disabilities. They also work to promote professional education for the treatment and management of these conditions, and to improve the quality of life for people with these disabilities.
You can learn more about the cerebral palsy, including answers to the following questions, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website:
- How common is cerebral palsy?
- What causes cerebral palsy? Can it be prevented?
- What is the cost or economic impact associated with cerebral palsy?
- What resources are available for people with cerebral palsy and their families?
- How can we improve the health of people with cerebral palsy?
- How can kids learn about cerebral palsy?
- Where can I go to learn more about cerebral palsy?
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