UCP Is A Major Advocate For The Rights Of Children With Cerebral Palsy

 

UCP is now a major advocate for the equal rights of adults and children with any type of disability, not just people with spastic or athetoid cerebral palsy.  Statistics suggest that around 1 in 400 infants are affected by cerebal palsy.  This figure has increased slightly in the last 30 years or so, due to more babies with very low birth weights surviving.  However, fewer babies develop cerebral palsey due to jaundice or lack of oxygen at birth.

 

UCP aims to advance the independence of adults and children with cerebral palsy to lead a full and productive life.  Statistics show that more Americans have cerebal palsy than any other developmental disability.  Symptoms usually become apparent before the age of 3 years.  Signs of spastic CP range from mild to severe.  Physiotherapy can help improve control of movement and coordination.