Adulthood with CP: Examples and Challenges from Around the World

In advance of its AGM on 15 November 2021, ICPS hosted a challenging, inspirational, open-minded and spirited online panel discussion on "Adulthood with CP: Examples and Challenges from Around the World". The panel  was composed of young people with CP, a parent of an adult child as well as professionals in the field:

Elias Tawk, Sesobel, Lebanon

Yağmur Özükan, Cerebral Palsy Turkey

Viviana Prida, Fundación Prisma, Argentina

Lizzie Slack & Caitlin O'Keefe, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Australia

Adetokunbo Johnson, Nigeria/South Africa:

The panelists shared their testimonies from high-, middle- and low-income countries around the world. They  explored examples of best practice from their own experience and shone a light on ways to overcome the challenges facing adults with CP in today's society.

A private Facebook group on “Adulthood with CP” was set up as a result of this event, which you can apply to join here.