The World Cerebral Palsy Day is Celebrated every year on October 6th. This day serves as a platform to raise awareness about CP, support those living with this condition.
- The day was established to highlight the challenges faced by the estimated 1.8 crore people living with CP worldwide, the day serves as a platform for individuals, families, and organizations to share experiences and promote understanding.
- This year, 2024, the World Cerebral Palsy Day theme is “Uniquely CP”.
- The theme emphasizes that each person is special in their own way and that society must understand and embrace these unique identities.
History of World Cerebral Palsy Day
The Cerebral Palsy Alliance in 2012 declared October 6 as World Cerebral Palsy Day in order to bring together people with cerebral palsy (CP), their friends, families, and organizations. It also aims to ensure that children and adults with cerebral palsy have the same rights, opportunities, and access as everyone else globally.