• March 19, 2019

    by: Emily Hastings

    Senate Declares March 25 National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day

    On Thursday, March 14, the U.S. Senate passed a Resolution declaring March 25, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.  The Resolution text notes that approximately 764,000 individuals in the U.S. are affected by cerebral palsy.  The purpose of the Resolution is […]

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  • March 1, 2018

    by: Guest Contributor

    Four Ways Everyone Wins When We Celebrate Cerebral Palsy

    Cerebral palsy (CP) is a relatively common condition, with over half a million people in the U.S. today living with some form of CP (source). And while it is most certainly life-altering, it is often viewed as a dire diagnosis. […]

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  • April 19, 2017

    by: Emily Hastings

    Disability Spotlight: Cerebral Palsy

    Each month we will feature a different disability represented at UCP of Greater Cleveland. This month we are featuring cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy (CP) is not a disease; it is a condition that is caused by a brain injury or […]

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  • April 2, 2015

    by: Emily Hastings

    Bible Study with Scott Starcher from Team Scott

    Scott Starcher from Team Scott for UCP of Greater Cleveland would like to invite you to attend his newly created Bible study group. Scott has cerebral palsy and hopes to fill the need for those with special needs, and those […]

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  • February 18, 2015

    by: Emily Hastings

    Genes May Play Bigger Role In Cerebral Palsy

    Once thought to be chiefly related to lack of oxygen at birth, new research suggests that a sizable number of cerebral palsy cases are in fact rooted in genetics. At least 14 percent of cerebral palsy cases may be caused […]

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