The ECPA has been working to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by Cerebral Palsy since 1951. As a volunteer charitable organization we rely on corporate and private donations.
TERRY SAVAGE savage@suntimes.com Many families focus on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day during this season of the year. But for many moms and dads, it is a bittersweet recognition. They are parents of children with disabilities — children who will never be fully capable of caring for themselves, living independently, earning a living, and managing their finances. For them, the task of parenting has a never-ending…
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MyVoice offers independence and reduces stigma By Maureen Brosnahan, CBC News Tyler Austin is one of thousands of Canadians who can now speak, thanks to MyVoice, a new technology developed by two University of Toronto students. Tyler, 18, is from Toronto and has cerebral palsy, which affects his muscle…
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From the blog Love That Max I never knew Ashton Kutcher had a twin brother, Michael, or that he had cerebral palsy. But now I do and I am wowed. Recently, Michael traveled to Washington, D.C., to push for more research funding for preventing CP. Michael has a mild form that affects his right side, hearing and vision. He's befriended an awesome little girl, Bella, who has more involved CP; she…
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A Dubbo mother of a child with cerebral palsy has appealed to hospitals to take the leap forward presented to them that has the potential to save lives or minimise risks in up to 147 Australian babies each year. Fiona Quinn supported guidelines recommending the use of magnesium sulphate immediately prior to a very premature birth to help prevent cerebral palsy. Mrs Quinn, who is also a midwife, said the administration of the compound to a pregnant…
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By Cam Tait ctait@edmontonjournal.com Twitter.com/camtai EDMONTON - It was one of the toughest decisions Lori and Victor Bilodeau had to make for their son Daniel. And one they will never regret. The family was in the…
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By Natan Gendelman Traveling can be a great opportunity to learn about and experience new things together with your child. When the process goes smoothly, it is also a good way to develop closer ties among family and friends. However, this process can also be challenging, especially when traveling with a child that has special needs. Many of the patients…
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A five year old girl named Lauren, who suffers with cerebral palsy (CP), has been participating with her parents in an ongoing study that measures the functional effects of baclofen pump (an implant that helps loosen and tone muscles) for children with CP. Thanks to this pump, daily activities, which were once a challenge,…
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A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age From Amazon.com Book Description: This sourcebook has been created for parents who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part…
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