Stepping Up, Pushing Limits, Breaking Barriers for CP and Beyond
Disability is a natural part of the human experience and it touches more lives than you might think. In the U.S., more than 61 million adults — that’s 1 in 4 of us — report having at least one disability. That means millions of our friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors face barriers that affect their independence, health, education, and careers.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common lifelong physical disability, affecting 18 million people worldwide. Yet research into its causes and treatments is among the most underfunded in medicine. That’s where Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) comes in. They fund early-stage research that meets the needs of people with CP and related conditions at every age and stage of life. These discoveries make a real difference for individuals, families, and care teams.
Because CP is a dynamic diagnosis that affects each person differently, CPARF's programs have far-reaching impact. They help inform care for other disabilities, our aging population, and society as a whole. For example, CPARF is exploring better ways to manage chronic pain without opioids; work that could change how pain is treated for everyone.
There's an equal and urgent need for innovative solutions that can bridge gaps across all parts of life, helping everyone participate fully and vibrantly in their communities and pursue their dreams.
That’s where assistive technology (AT) comes in. As a powerful driver of social equity, human dignity and inclusion, AT can improve access to learning, working, connection, and healthcare. It helps people live more independently and engage fully in daily life. Through Remarkable US, CPARF's tech accelerator, they’re expanding access to AT and helping people with disabilities, chronic conditions, and age-related challenges live healthy, dignified lives.
Will you make a donation to support this work? Your gift is more than an act of generosity, it’s a powerful investment in research and technology that changes lives.
Together, we can help build a more inclusive and accessible world for everyone.
Amount raised for cerebral palsy and beyond
My Steps
Steps
175,967
My goal
225,000
Thank you to my supporters
Early Impact Donor
$600
Cparf Board Of Directors
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$600
Beverly Webb
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$520
Mom, Sandra, James And Reginald
Donation from heaven. Thanks, Mom, my sister, Sandra, and two of my brothers, James and Reginald. Thanks for watching over me.
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$520
Kirkland & Ellis Matched
Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.
Early Impact Donor
$420
Beverly Webb
Early Impact Donor
$420
Cparf Board Of Directors
Your donation has been matched by the CPARF Board of Directors! Thank you for joining us in creating a more accessible and inclusive world.
Early Impact Donor
$420
Beverly Webb
In Memory of Dottie, Earline and Mabel good heavenly neighbors.
Early Impact Donor
$420
Beverly Webb
Early Impact Donor
$420
Cparf Board Of Directors
Your donation has been matched by the CPARF Board of Directors! Thank you for joining us in creating a more accessible and inclusive world.
Early Impact Donor
$420
Beverly Webb
Early Impact Donor
$420
Beverly Webb
In memory of Sara Ashenafi
Early Impact Donor
$348
Beverly Webb
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$270
Cparf Board Of Directors
Your donation has been matched by the CPARF Board of Directors! Thank you for joining us in creating a more accessible and inclusive world.
Early Impact Donor
$270
Frances And Asher,
Thanks for your friendship and the lottery tickets. Good luck to you and us. Frances and Asher
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$258
Anonymous
Chemical Bank, Velma C. & Selma E. angels in heaven.
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$250
Ernestine Patterson
I supported you before, I'll support you again.
Early Impact Donor
$240
Uncle David
Donation made on behalf of Uncle D. who is 94 years young and forgot his login ID and password.
$157
Beverly Webb
$53
Marie Sassi
$53
Cynthia Chiaramonte
Go Bev, go!!!
$26
Tashnuva Shafique
Keep up the great work spidey!
Your donation has been matched by the CPARF Board of Directors! Thank you for joining us in creating a more accessible and inclusive world.