Here is a selection of associations of interest to individuals and families with cerebral palsy, neurodevelopmental disorders and multiple disabilities, with links and information on how to access available resources.
These associations and resources provide extensive support for people with cerebral palsy, neurodevelopmental disorders and multiple disabilities, improving their quality of life and that of their families.
Catalunya
FEPCCAT (Cerebral Palsy and Multiple Disability Federation of Catalonia)
It offers support to people with cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities, influencing social policies to improve their quality of life.
What does it bring me?
Information on events, news, labor and social inclusion projects, and educational resources.
Aspace Catalonia Foundation
It provides comprehensive care for people with cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental disorders, from childhood through adulthood.
What does it bring me?
Early treatment, comprehensive education, professional training and job placement.
DINCAT (Intellectual Disability Catalonia)
It brings together entities that work for the social and work inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
What does it bring me?
Support for families, employment inclusion services, training and defense of rights.
ECOM
Federation of organizations of people with physical disabilities that promotes their social and work inclusion.
What does it bring me?
Support services for independent living, training, and work inclusion programs.
Spain
ASPACE Confederation
It brings together several entities from all over Spain dedicated to the care of people with cerebral palsy.
What does it bring me?
Resources, support and awareness-raising activities, information on services available in different autonomous communities.
COCEMFE (Spanish Confederation of Persons with Physical and Organic Disabilities)
It works to defend the rights and improve the quality of life of people with physical and organic disabilities.
What does it bring me?
Support for job placement, counseling services, accessibility programs.
ONCE Foundation
Dedicated to the social and labor inclusion of people with disabilities.
What does it bring me?
Scholarships, training programs, job placement, and support for accessibility projects.
Full Inclusion
Federation that brings together organizations from all over Spain that work with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
What does it bring me?
Support for families, training, independent living services and work inclusion programs.
International
Cerebral Palsy Alliance (Australia)
Provides resources, support and research on cerebral palsy internationally.
What does it bring me?
Information on current research, family guides, early intervention programs and educational resources.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
Organization dedicated to improving the independence, productivity and full integration into society of people with disabilities.
What does it bring me?
Information and resources for families, support programs and opportunities for inclusion.
International Cerebral Palsy Society (ICPS)
Global network of organizations working to improve the quality of life for people with cerebral palsy.
What does it bring me?
Information on international conferences, educational resources and research programs.
Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub)
Global initiative for innovation in disability, focused on the design of accessible healthcare technology.
What does it bring me?
Access to new technologies, innovative designs and research projects to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities.
Additional Resources
Training Workshops for Caregivers
Specific training for carers of people with disabilities, including mobilization techniques, communication and basic care.
What does it bring me?
They improve the skills of caregivers, guaranteeing quality care.
Examples:
Courses offered by entities such as the Red Cross and the ONCE Foundation.
Online Support Groups
Virtual communities where families can share experiences, advice and receive emotional support.
What does it bring me?
They offer a safe space to connect with other families experiencing similar situations.
Examples:
Facebook groups like "Familias con Cerebral Palsy".
