World Cerebral Palsy Day Timeline

​2002

​The CDC conducted major U.S. CP study

​The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention undertook the first U.S. cross-country study on the prevalence and impact of cerebral palsy.

​1949

​Major mental health agency created

​ The National Institute for Mental Health was funded and organized to assist those with mental disabilities.

​1948

​A key cerebral palsy organization founded

​The innovative United Cerebral Palsy Association was formed to help people with cerebral palsy receive better diagnosis, treatment and funding.

​1932

​First folding wheelchair invented

Harry Jennings, an engineer, built the very first modern folding wheelchair to improve the lives of those with motor impairments.

​1810

​Dr. William John Little born

He was the first person to study cerebral palsy.