Lexus and and Axalta are different companies with a common goal: producing “toy” vehicles that help children with cognitive or physical challenges be more mobility while having fun. Lexus, the automaker, partnered with the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF) to create a unique ride-on car for a young cerebral…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given medical device company Flowonix approval to market the Prometra II Programmable Pump System for use with intrathecal baclofen to treat severe spasticity in diseases, including cerebral palsy (CP). The device was introduced to the U.S. market…
To advance its mission to improve the lives of cerebral palsy (CP) patients and their families, the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation has awarded researchers nearly $16,000 in small grants in 2019. The funding will go toward researcher training, equipment, and travel to multiple under-served countries to…
Patients and caregivers at a recent educational forum hosted by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) learned about therapeutic options in cerebral palsy (CP) and advances in research. The event was presented by the UCLA’s Orthopaedic Institute for Children’s (OIC) Center for Cerebral Palsy, and…
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) has awarded postdoctoral bioengineer Xuan Liu a $70,000 Switzer Research Fellowship for mobility research in cerebral palsy (CP). The merit award will fund “Biofeedback gait retraining for stiff knee correction: Multi-joint adaptation in children with…
In partnership with Toys “R” Us Canada and Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada, Barbie has named a teen with cerebral palsy (CP) an official Barbie Role Model for her strength, positivity, and ambition. A Canada resident and Starlight ambassador, Daniella Altieri was featured June 27–July 3…
Yes, he has spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy. Yes, he uses a wheelchair. Still, Kyle Pease dreamed of the seemingly impossible — becoming an Ironman like his older brother, Brent. Last year, they made triathletic history. A new memoir chronicles the inspirational feat. Recently released, “Beyond the Finish”…
The Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF) recently launched a novel initiative featuring a YouTube video miniseries and a design book spotlighting the residences of several disability advocates. The launch of “Accessibility is Beautiful” was timed to Global Accessibility Awareness Day, May 16. The observance targets the design,…
Michigan has added cerebral palsy to the list of debilitating health conditions eligible to be treated with medical marijuana. Following unanimous recommended approval by the five-member Medical Marijuana Review Panel, and pursuant to the Michigan Marijuana Act of 2008, (MCL 333.26423) the disease was approved March 8 by…
Reaching for the Stars (RFTS), one of the largest parent-led global cerebral palsy nonprofits, is joining the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF) in a potentially powerhouse merger. The new entity, which will retain the name Cerebral Palsy Foundation, is anticipated to have a significant impact on the cerebral…