Stepping Up & Making Every Step Count
Disability affects more people than many of us realize. More than 61 million adults in the U.S. (that’s 1 in 4 of us!) report having at least one disability. These are our friends, family members, coworkers, and neighbors who can face barriers to things many of us get to do every day without even thinking about them.
That’s what makes the work supported by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation so important. They help fund innovative assistive technology designed to give people with disabilities greater independence and the ability to participate more fully in everyday life.
And sometimes, the things that make a huge difference can seem incredibly simple.
Imagine a stroke survivor who loves to bake but can no longer hold her utensils or steadily pour from a measuring cup. Someone who can’t use his hands but wants to use a computer to connect with friends or apply for a job. Or someone who is blind and simply wants to safely walk to their destination.
Assistive technology can help make those things possible.
CPARF supports technology and services that help people with mobility, communication, vision, hearing, learning, and other disabilities — as well as people living with chronic conditions and aging adults. Ultimately, it’s about giving people more independence, more opportunities, and the ability to keep doing the things that make life theirs.
If you’d like to support me this STEPtember, any donation (even $5) means so much. Your donation helps support work that can make everyday life more accessible and give people greater freedom to live life on their own terms.
Thank you so much to everyone supporting me, donating, sharing, or cheering me on along the way.
Let’s keep stepping toward a more inclusive and accessible world for everyone.
My Fundraising
My Steps
Steps
425,912
My goal
300,000
Thank you to my supporters
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James Toudy
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Tiffini Raye
You are such a caring and inspiring woman! I worked as a special needs aid when I was younger and cerebral palsy is very dear to me because of one of my students. Thank you for doing this!
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Anonymous
❤️
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Myles
Go Bubu go!!!
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Deanna Delaurentis
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Cparf Council Of Governors
Thank you for helping ensure more people can access the tools they need today and the ones still yet to be built.
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Anonymous
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Alyssa Andrews
Incredibly proud of you my beautiful bestie!!! Love you so very much!! 🥹🫶🏼👟💞
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Sophia Kokezas
Go Deanna go!!! Everything you touch gets coated with glitter. Thank you for stepping up (get the pun) for those who need help. You’re amazing and I simply adore you!
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Alex Spatafore
You are amazing!
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Gloria Cuadras
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Caitlyn
This is amazing work!
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Whitney Jayne
You’re an angel and an inspiration to many!
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Cparf Council Of Governors
Thank you for helping ensure more people can access the tools they need today and the ones still yet to be built.
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Jennifer Drilling
This is amazing! I couldn't imagine that many steps a day! Keep it up! And keep inspiring 🫶🏼
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Cassandra Delaurentis
Go girl!!!
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