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10/10/22 06:29 AM IST

World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022

In News 
  • World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed on October 6.
  • The Theme for World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022 is “Millions of Reasons”.
Significance 
  • World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed to understand the impact of the disorder. It affects infants and children alike.
  • According to the World Cerebral Palsy Day official website, “Cerebral palsy is one of the least understood disabilities and people with cerebral palsy are often out of sight, out of mind and out of options in communities around the world.
  • This needs to change.” The aim for this year’s 2022 Millions Of Reasons Campaign is “to embrace diversity and to help create a more accessible future for everyone.”
Historical Background 
  • In 1810, Dr. William John Little, the first person to study Cerebral Palsy was born.
  • Harry Jennings built the first modern folding wheelchair in 1932. His aim was to improve the lives of those with motor impairments.
  • 1948 marked the formation of the United Cerebral Palsy Association.
  • It was to help people with cerebral palsy receive better diagnosis, treatment and funding.
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted the first major U.S. Cerebral Palsy study to understand the prevalence and impact of the disorder.
  • In 2012, the Cerebral Palsy Alliance designated October 6th as World Cerebral Palsy Day.
  • The aim was to bring people living with cerebral palsy, their families, supporters and organizations together across more than 100 countries.
Source- India Today

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