World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022, Theme, History & Significance

World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022: Every year World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022 is marked on October 6. To provide support to people suffering from cerebral palsy the day is being observed. Cerebral Palsy is a congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture. The cause of the disease is abnormal brain development that happens before birth. In this article, we have discussed the History, Significance, and Theme of World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022.

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World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022: History

In 1948, the United Cerebral Palsy Association was established. The main aim behind this establishment was to help people suffering from cerebral palsy by providing them with better medical facilities. The first major study on cerebral palsy was done by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2012, October 6 was designated World Cerebral Palsy Day by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance(Australia) and United Cerebral Palsy(USA). Since then World Cerebral Palsy Day is being observed. The first person who studied cerebral palsy was Dr. William John Little and who was born in 1810. To provide a comfortable lifestyle to people suffering from motor impairments Harry Jennings discovered the first modern folding wheelchair in 1932.

World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022: Significance

World Cerebral Palsy Day is commemorated to aware people aftermath of the disability. During the present time it is much significant for the public to know about the disorder. In this the sensation, perception, cognition, and, behavior of the person gets disturbed because the brain is affected. 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 as mentioned on the official website of World Cerebral Palsy Day. On World Cerebral Palsy Day people suffering from the disorder of more than 100 countries along with their families, well wishers and organizations gather together. It is the right of each and every individual affected by cerebral palsy to lead their life with the same dignity and be provided with equal opportunities as that of others.

World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022: Theme

The Theme for World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022 is “Millions of Reasons”. This year’s them highlights that there are 17 million people all over the world who are suffering from the cerebral palsy disorder.

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FAQs: World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022

Q.1 When is World Cerebral Palsy Day observed? 

Ans. World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed annually on the 6th of October. 

Q.2 What is the Theme for World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022? 

Ans. The Theme for World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022 is “Millions of Reasons”.

Q.3 Who designated World Cerebral Palsy Day? 

Ans. World Cerebral Palsy Day was designated by Cerebral Palsy Alliance(Australia) and United Cerebral Palsy(USA). 

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