Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) and CVI Now (part of the CVI Center at Perkins School for the Blind) are hosting a joint event on Thursday, July 25 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm ET. Launching CPARF’s new “CP &…” series, the event will dive deep into the connections between cerebral palsy (CP) and cerebral/cortical visual impairment (CVI) , including overlaps, personal experiences, and more. Hosted by CPARF’s Vice President of Education, Jocelyn Cohen, the conversation will feature an expert panel speaking from lived experience and parental perspective:
- Dagbjört Andrésdóttir, lives with both CP and CVI
- Ali Mahady, CP & CVI Parent and CVI Now’s Outreach Manager
- Rachel Bennett, CVI Parent and CVI Now’s Director
- Lacey Smith, CP & CVI Parent and CVI Now’s Community Manager
Recording available soon.
Thu 17 Apr 2025
The Disability Impact Registry By: Molly Lazarus, Director of Remarkable US As I have been tracking the news and the posts and asks from the disabled community, it has occurred to me that the chaos of the current administration is providing a buffer for the sometimes slow and sometimes sudden losses that are impacting the disabled community. […]
Wed 09 Apr 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that applications for the 2025 Remarkable US Accelerator are officially open! If you’re a startup founder or team innovating in disability technology and working toward a future that’s inclusive, accessible, and empowering, this is your opportunity to take your venture to the next level. CPARF’s technology accelerator, Remarkable US, is the […]