{"id":381,"date":"2023-10-14T03:58:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T03:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/2023\/10\/14\/ensuring-rights-access-and-opportunities-for-everyone-with-cerebral-palsy-on-worldcpday-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-10-14T03:58:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-14T03:58:08","slug":"ensuring-rights-access-and-opportunities-for-everyone-with-cerebral-palsy-on-worldcpday-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/2023\/10\/14\/ensuring-rights-access-and-opportunities-for-everyone-with-cerebral-palsy-on-worldcpday-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Ensuring rights, access and opportunities for everyone with cerebral palsy on #WorldCPDay 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today marks World Cerebral Palsy<\/a> Day, a global initiative that began in 2012 and has since reached over 10 million people worldwide. The goal is simple yet powerful: to make sure individuals with cerebral palsy have the same opportunities and rights as everyone else, which is at the heart of the role of rehabilitation professionals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are over 17 million people with cerebral palsy. The <\/span>physical functioning<\/span><\/a> of people with cerebral palsy is affected, such as altered movement patterns and posture. But it\u2019s more than that. Many people with cerebral palsy also face real challenges related to <\/span>vision<\/span><\/a>, hearing, and <\/span>communication<\/span><\/a>. The impact can range from mild to severe, affecting <\/span>daily activities <\/span><\/a>like talking, eating, writing, and dressing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many children with cerebral palsy benefit from the help of the <\/span>rehabilitation team<\/span><\/a>. As experts in movement and function, rehabilitation professionals play a vital part in the lives of those with cerebral palsy. Strategies can include activity planning, adaptive equipment, <\/span>orthotics<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>exercises<\/span><\/a> to optimise function and social interaction.<\/span><\/p>\n

World Cerebral Palsy Day<\/a> is a chance to\u00a0celebrate our amazing rehabilitation professionals and ensure a future in which children and adults with cerebral palsy have the same rights, access and opportunities as anyone else in our society. We can all help by\u00a0<\/span>raising awareness of the voices of the millions of people with cerebral palsy worldwide, through learning and educating others about the condition.\u00a0There are many pages on Physiopedia dedicated to cerebral palsy<\/a>, including insights into <\/span>diagnosis<\/span><\/a>, treatment options, and available resources \u2013 just follow the links throughout this article to learn more and see the full range of Physiopedia resources on cerebral palsy here<\/a>. Let\u2019s stand together for a future where every move matters \u2013 learn, share and join the conversation throughout the day on social media using the hashtags\u00a0 <\/span>#WorldCPDay and <\/span>#MillionsOfReasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

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