CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS DAY

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HR0752
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong
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physical disability in the world, affecting more than one
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million Americans and an estimated more than 50 million people
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globally; and

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WHEREAS, Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological
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disorders affecting motor and developmental skills that is
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neither a genetic nor contagious condition; rather, it is
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caused due to brain damage or abnormal brain development
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during gestation, birth, or soon thereafter; and

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WHEREAS, The symptoms of cerebral palsy vary greatly from
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individual to individual, with symptoms diversely impacting
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coordination, balance, and movement, creating lifelong and
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progressive changes for a person living with cerebral palsy;
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and

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WHEREAS, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month was
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established in 2006 by Reaching for the Stars (RFTS), a
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non-profit educational advocacy group led by parent volunteers
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under the guidance of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation who wanted
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to change the future of cerebral palsy; and

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WHEREAS, The Cerebral Palsy Foundation has been dedicated

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to enhancing the lives of millions of people worldwide with
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cerebral palsy through cutting-edge research, improving early
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detection, and changing lives through policy change and public
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investment; and

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WHEREAS, There is a significant lack of resources and
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funding for cerebral palsy research investment and better
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healthcare; and

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WHEREAS, The Cerebral Palsy Foundation is committed to
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funding innovative research that improves the lives of
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individuals with cerebral palsy through research grants and
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donations; and

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WHEREAS, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month further
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encourages individuals to consider ways to be more inclusive
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towards those who live with the condition, and, most
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importantly, this observance allows people to learn how they
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can become long-term allies of the cerebral palsy community;
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and

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WHEREAS, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month is held
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annually in March to provide an educational opportunity for
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those outside the cerebral palsy community to learn about the
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condition and about life with cerebral palsy; and

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WHEREAS, Individuals with cerebral palsy make diverse and
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significant contributions to their communities by acting as
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advocates for systemic change and by raising awareness and
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fostering inclusive environments within their families,
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workplaces, and communities; and

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WHEREAS, "Just Say Hi!" is an award-winning, PK-12
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school-wide disability inclusion curriculum and program
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created by the Cerebral Palsy Foundation that provides schools
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with an intentional, evidence-based pathway to disability
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inclusion, fostering learning in a welcoming environment; and

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WHEREAS, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day is also
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observed every year on March 25th; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we declare the month of March 2026 as Cerebral Palsy Awareness
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Month in the State of Illinois to bring awareness to those
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living with cerebral palsy and to prioritize disability
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inclusion and education; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we celebrate the 20th anniversary of
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National Cerebral Palsy Awareness day; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be

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presented to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and United Cerebral
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Palsy as symbols of our esteem and respect.

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