What’s it like being a parent with disability? With Father’s Day coming up, UCP’s O’Ryan Case recently shared ten things that parents with disabilities might understand. Diaper changes, swimming lessons and even holiday pictures at the mall are all included…
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UCP recently had the pleasure of meeting filmmaker, Leopoldine Huyghues Despointes, who is aiming to help raise awareness about [dis]abilities through her [dis]ABLED InsideOut project, beginning with a “Gathering Day” on May 30 in downtown Manhattan…
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According to the dictionary, ableism is defined as “Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities.” But as Devin Axtman explains in his recent guest blog post, it’s not something easy to explain. Why is it difficult? Axtman shares his ideas…
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Remember, if someone is using a wheelchair, that does not automatically means he or she cannot walk. Check out Alex Vesey’s story, as she shares what led her to begin using a wheelchair during college. “Don’t make wheelchair users justify themselves and don’t assume that just because someone is using a wheelchair that you know all about their physical capabilities and limitations,” she explains….
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UCP’s Life Labs invites you to join us at the Microsoft Technology Center in Chicago, Illinois on May 19-20 for our Innovation Lab! This intensive design challenge uses the principles of Universal Design to come up with the next big idea for people with and without disabilities. Find out more and register before May 1 at www.ucpinnovationlab.org.
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April is Autism Awareness Month! Wendy Katz recently shared her story with UCP, in hopes that her story will raise awareness about invisible disabilities. Katz has Asperger’s syndrome, a mild form of autism spectrum disorder…
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Sarah Masino, Community Relations Coordinator at the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) recently spoke with United Cerebral Palsy, discussing multiple sclerosis (MS) and the importance of MS Awareness Month…
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March 25, 2015 is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day and, to celebrate, we are excited to feature videos that have been submitted using the hashtag #CerebralPalsyCan on social media. After launching an awareness video at the beginning of March (National CP Awareness Month), partners have encouraged people to help spread awareness and join the #CerebralPalsyCan campaign…
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Researchers at the University of Michigan are seeking participants for their study about selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR). The study is assessing long-term outcomes in adults with cerebral palsy who have had a SDR in comparison to those who have not had the procedure…
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March is National CP Awareness Month and partners have come together to help spread awareness. Join UCP and other partners by using the hashtag #CerebralPalsyCan on social media!
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