There are perhaps no greater advocates for children who have received a cerebral palsy diagnosis than their parents. Two significant ways parents can help their children are through:

Activism – raising disability and CP awareness; and
Public policy – understanding how it affects children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy and advocating for change where needed.

Where to Get Started
United Cerebral Palsy is a national organization with local affiliates across the country dedicated to promoting change and progress for individuals living with disability. UCP is a great place for parents who are looking to get involved in activism and public policy to start.

The UCP website features a Public Policy Action Center, with information on advocacy campaigns, and a Public Policy Calendar for those interested in staying current. In addition, the UCP blog posts weekly policy updates.

Another helpful resource for parents who want to get more involved is JFActivist, which is a blog on public policy by two groups: the American Association of People with Disabilities and Justice for All. The blog provides information on current affairs, important issues, opportunities for action and much more.

All of these sites are good starting points for parents who wish to be the best advocates they can be for their cerebral palsy child.

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