How United Cerebral Palsy Helped Shape the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law in 1990, stands as a monumental achievement in the fight for
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The Importance of Early Intervention for Developmental Disabilities
By Danielle Shealy Raising a child with a developmental disability — whether anticipated or unexpected — can feel overwhelming. Fortunately,
Seeing the Spectrum: Understanding Autism Beyond the Myths & Stereotypes
By Yasmina Saba Autism is often misunderstood, misrepresented, and surrounded by myths that can do more harm than good. But
New Report Finds Labor Shortages, Pandemic Combining to Wreak Havoc for Services that Support People with Disabilities
Case for Inclusion 2022 Reveals Desperate Need for Investments to Rebuild Crumbling Direct Care Workforce, Alleviate Ballooning Waiting Lists for
Sensory Processing Disorder: Who It Affects, How It’s Assessed, and Ways to Help
By Lesley Chow, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, and Stephen A. Dantzig, Psy. D., Education and Outreach Program Manager, United Cerebral
6 Reasons to Travel While Your Children Are Young
Traveling with young children who have a disability like cerebral palsy or autism can be challenging, particularly when it comes
You Are More Than Your Body: Strategies for Living Well With Chronic Illness
By Jennifer Caspari, Ph.D. Living with cerebral palsy (CP) has provided many learning opportunities and lessons. It has taught me
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Strategic Alliances Together, We Move Policy, Research, and Progress Forward. UCP partners with advocacy organizations, research institutions, healthcare leaders, and
Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t Stop Matt Downing From Reaching His Goals
By Pam Norman From the moment Matt Downing entered the world, the odds were stacked against him. Born with cerebral
The Evolution of Authentic Representation in Entertainment
By Danielle Shealy In today’s world, it’s not unusual to see people amplifying causes that have had unfair treatment on