Living with Cerebral Palsy-Related Paralysis?

Nearly six million Americans are currently living with paralysis, and about 7% of those cases of paralysis are due to cerebral palsy. That’s approximately 412,000 people across the U.S., according to recent research by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. If you’re living with cerebral palsy, or taking care of someone who is, you don’t have to be just another statistic.
 

The Reeve Foundation, as part of its campaign to cure paralysis, wants you to “be counted” – to add your voice to the millions of others out there dealing with paralysis. As the saying goes, “there’s strength in numbers” so go to the Foundation’s website and put yourself on the map. You can even share it with your friends who can be counted to show their support.
 

 

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Cerebral Palsy Resource Find: Informational Videos

We’re always on the lookout for helpful cerebral palsy resources, and we recently came across some informational videos on The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation website. The foundation has produced videos on topics including:
 

  • Caregiving
  • Recreation
  • Therapeutic Horseback Riding
  • Accessibility and Adaptive Equipment
  • Health
  • Quality of Life
  • Active Living
  • Much more!


The videos range in length from about two to 15 minutes, making them quick and easy to fit into your schedule and share with others. The site also features blogs, community forums, a newsletter and a free inter library loan program. Check out some of the site’s resources here.

 

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