I have just attended the 9th International Congress on Cerebral Palsy held in Bled Slovenia. I am grateful for the invitation, the chance to attend and participate. It is good to hear from so many professionals and parents as well, to know so much research work is being made, striving to find answers to improve the quality of life for our children. With these developments, I look forward to a bright future for them, hoping every affected child...
ICPS was honoured to be asked asked by the organisers of the 2014 EACD Conference held in Newcastle UK to host one of the pre-conference Forums. ICPS approached the Percy Hedley School Newcastle whose parents agreed to participate in the event. The parents themselves chose the three subjects to he discussed. Each session was introduced by a parent and a professional speaker and followed by a discussion. ICPS is grateful to the Percy Hedley...
Date : 24 Jan 2022 Venue : Online Panel Discussion 22 January 2022,13:00 CET Cerebral palsy is the most common form of childhood-onset disability, yet it is poorly understood by the general public. People with CP have varying degrees of physical disability and the condition can be combined with intellectual and other impairments. EU action affects people with CP in many ways, from promoting accessibility online and in public spaces to funding...
Read this newsletter in French Dear Friends, We have all been moved by the success of the London Paralympic Games, the sportsmen’s zest for life and the spectators’ enthusiasm. However, Elisabeth Zucman, a great lady known for her accomplishments regarding the disabled, still describes the relationship between the able-bodied and the disabled as follows: “when an able-bodied person meets someone vulnerable, due to fear and ignorance, they...
100% of Nepali children with Neurological Disorders successfully learn to read and write in mainstream schools following specialist care provided by Nepal’s only dedicated institution. Dhapakhel, Lalitpur, 05 March 2012 - National and international health and education experts united this week in a call for both government and educational institutions to recognise and support an estimated 70,000 suffers of Cerebral Palsy in Nepal. The drive...
It is simple. It pairs up a school child with a fellow student of a similar age who has cerebral palsy. Together they learn about each other's likes and dislikes, they play together, infact there is no end to the possibilities of their inter-action! Pegasus Wings of Friendship is a New Zealand charity that supports children with cerebral palsy by addressing both their physical and emotional needs. Their motivated student body all over New...
