Children with cerebral palsy are likely to have a variety of special needs. This condition puts a lot of stress and pressure on families. They need to know where they can turn for help. There are many cerebral palsy associations in your surrounding area that can help with financial needs, information and education on cerebral palsy.
There are cerebral palsy associations in the U.S. that families can turn to for help see below for the list:
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
In 1949, the UCP was founded for people with disabilities. They fight to improve individuals lives. They do this by assisting with employment. United Cerebral Palsy offers housing and community living. Families can turn to UCP for support.
Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation
Cerebral palsy associations main focus is on the disabilities. The Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation (CPIRF) is committed to the research and education of cerebral palsy. They focus on finding cures of conditions like cerebral palsy.
Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association
Another cerebral palsy organization is the Childrens Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA). Parents of children with cerebral palsy known as hemiplegia formed CHASA. CHASA believes in support for the family. They spend their time and money into research and education for families dealing with these issues.
Easter Seals
Children with cerebral palsy need medical treatment and since the early 1900s Easter Seals have been helping families get treatment for their child. Easter Seals also provides the families with care for their child, training for employment and recreational activities.
March of Dimes
The March of Dimes believes in giving babies a fighting chance against threats to their health. This organization is devoted to preventing risks such as birth defects, infant mortality, and premature birth Their website has information for parents about topics relevant to caring for newborns with health issues.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
An organization that offers information about specific disabilities is the NICHCY. They believe in early intervention, education rights, and more for families that have children with disabilities. They provide a wealth of information to the nation on such topics as children and youth with disabilities; services for infants and youths with disabilities; IDEA and no child left behind.
National Disability Sports Alliance
The National Disability Sports Alliance is an organization that is responsible for putting together games of competition. Developed in 1987, the NDSA make the rules and carries out policies for the games. There is a selected team of athletes that are interested in a sport who will compete in international competitions.
Cerebral Palsy Associations in Your Neighborhood
United Cerebral Palsy has partners all over that can assist you in locating other cerebral palsy associations in your town. The associations cited above list resources on their websites also.