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International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability
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Learn more about New ideas for the 21st century concerning the lives of children and youth living with developmental conditions.
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About International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability (IAACD)
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Our aim is to improve the life chances and participation of disabled children and young people in their communities
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5 days left to submit your abstracts for mini-symposia and/or instructional courses at #EACD2022!
⏳Submission deadline: October 18th, 23:59h CET.
Click here for the full details: https://eacd2022.com/index.php/abstracts
A reminder that #BetterTogether2022 are now calling for Late Breaking free paper submissions for a wide range of conditions and themes. Visit https://bettertogether2022.org/late-breaking-abstracts.php to find out more on how to submit for the Conference #AusACPDM #IAACD
Today marks #WorldCerebralPalsyDay. We at #BetterTogether2022 want to help celebrate & support those living with CP. As cerebral palsy affects more than 17 million people worldwide, there are #MillionsOfReasons to make your voice heard today to show your support too! @WorldCPDay
Don't miss out! Join one of the #WorldCerebralPalsyDay 24hr Listening and Sharing sessions on the topic "Diagnosis vs Functional thinking" Oct 6. Click here to find a session in your timezone and register today https://iaacd.net/upcoming-events/ #MillionsofReasons @WorldCPDay
World CP day is coming!
#BetterTogether2022 is now calling for any Late and Breaking abstracts over a wide range of conditions and themes. Visit http://bettertogether2022.org to find out more and submit your abstract! @AusACPDM @EACDtweet @aacpdm
World CP day is coming!
Hear from Hans Forssberg, IAACD President, about his presentation at #BetterTogether2022. Don't miss connecting with Hans at the Conference, find out more at https://bettertogether2022.org https://vimeo.com/577441393 @AusACPDM @EACDtweet @aacpdm
Take advantage of this great opportunity! Visit: http://www.aacpdm.org/meetings/2021
Call for abstracts open to @EACD2022 in Barcelona https://edu.eacd.org/eacd-barcelona-2022-call-abstracts
@EACDtweet @aacpdm @IAACDtweets @AusACPDM
#BetterTogether2022 Scholarship applications are closing Sun 5 Sept 2021. If you've already applied for an in-person scholarship, it will automatically be converted to a virtual. Applicants will be notified of outcomes by 31 Oct. Visit the website & apply before it's too late!
Conference Announcement: Due to the increasing uncertainty about travel within Australia & Internationally, the Better Together 2022 Committee has made the decision to move to a fully virtual Conference in March 2022. Read the full statement https://bettertogether2022.org
Preview the Program! With so many wonderful pre-conference sessions, instructional courses and keynote speakers lined up we know the #BetterTogether2022 Program is one not to be missed. @IAACDtweets @AusACPDM @EACDtweet @aacpdm https://bettertogether2022.org/program-overview.php
The scholarship application deadline for #BetterTogether2022 has been extended until 5 September 2021! Visit the website to see if you are eligible for a virtual or in-person Scholarship, and apply before it's too late! https://bettertogether2022.org/scholarships.php @AusACPDM @EACDtweet @aacpdm
Prof Suzanne Miller will be joining us at #BetterTogether2022 to deliver her Keynote Presentation on her work to characterise the brain injury that occurs with #FetalGrowthRestriction, as well as our Pre-Conference Symposiums @IAACDtweets
https://vimeo.com/549156270
Meet our latest Keynote Speakers; Prof Sue Kildea & A/Prof Yvette Roe. Join them at #BetterTogether2022 for their presentation on birthing on country services & the differences it has made to First Nations mothers & babies https://vimeo.com/571419124 @IAACDtweets
@AusACPDM #NAIDOC
The EACD Early Career Researchers' Forum will be launched this Thursday 3 June (12:00-13:00 CEST) during #EACD2021!
The organisers of the Forum prepared a short survey to capture your thoughts and ideas about this initiative
--> Complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/2TmKSC7
Don't miss out, get your submission in now! Scholarship applications are due Sunday 6 June 2021. Visit the website to see if you are eligible for a virtual or in-person #BetterTogether2022 Scholarship and apply today! https://bettertogether2022.org/scholarships.php @IAACDtweets @EACDtweet @aacpdm
Don’t miss it! @IAACDtweets #BetterTogether https://twitter.com/AusACPDM/status/1399101713156481024
Don't miss out, get your submission in now! Scholarship applications are due Sunday 6 June 2021. Visit the website to see if you are eligible for a virtual or in-person #BetterTogether2022 Scholarship and apply today! https://bettertogether2022.org/scholarships.php @IAACDtweets @EACDtweet @aacpdm
Powerful messages about #childhood onset #disabilities, social inclusion, stigma, access to #healthcare #education and assistive devices globally. It takes motivation, education and community engagement to create change. Let's work together! @EACD_2021 @EACDtweet @IAACDtweets
Early bird registration for #bettertogether2022 is open, register today and save $100! Both virtual and in-person registration opportunities are available, find out more at http://bettertogether2022.org #AusACPDM #IAACDtweets
@EACD_2021 starts tomorrow, hope to see you all there @EACDtweet @AusACPDM @aacpdm @IAACDtweets @IrishDisability @FondationPC @adultcphub https://twitter.com/EACD2022/status/1389933281597173764
The final programme of #EACD2021 is now available online. Discover our exciting programme, and join us online during EACD Europe 2021!
https://eacd2021.com/final-programme/
You may be eligible for a #BetterTogether2022 Scholarship! Virtual & in-person Scholarships are available for individuals or groups from low resource communities or workplaces, & can support you in attending the Conference. View the criteria + details at: https://bettertogether2022.org/scholarships.php
Hear from Keynote Speaker Prof Susan Michie, who will be speaking at #BetterTogether2022 about Behaviour and Principles on Enabling Behaviour Change. Register today and join her at the Conference either virtually or in-person! https://bettertogether2022.org/registration.php https://vimeo.com/537515376?ref=tw-share
Only 48 hours left to submit your Abstract for #BetterTogether2022. Don't miss your chance to submit visit: https://bettertogether2022.org/call-for-abstracts.php @AusACPDM @EACDtweet @aacpdm
Only one week remains to submit an abstract for participation in the #bettertogether2022 Conference, submissions close on 30 April 2021. Find out more at https://bettertogether2022.org/call-for-abstracts.php #AusACPDM #IAACDtweets
Check out this great upcoming event!
You can now preview the exciting Program Overview for #BetterTogether2022 which has been specially customised to ensure interest and engagement for all attendees both virtual and in-person. Check it out at: http://bettertogether2022.org #AusACPDM #IAACDtweets
#BetterTogether2022 is excited to spotlight the first line-up of female keynote speakers in celebration of International Women's Day. Visit http://bettertogether2022.org to get to know more about Gillian, Susan, Rupal and Petra. #AusACPDM #IAACD
#BetterTogether2022 is committed to making the Conference accessible to persons from low resource communities or workplaces, & now invites applications for scholarships. Visit http://bettertogether2022.org to find out more on how you can get involved in the Conference. #AusACPDM #IAACD
We invite children to submit short videos of the F-words to #EACD2021 @EACD_2021 👇
@alvarohidalgo19 @MarjolijnKetela @sb_brest @FondationPC @RaeofSunshine79 @adultcphub @EACDtweet @aacpdm @IAACDtweets @AusACPDM
Children’s voices and the F-words – EACD 2021 - 33rd Annual EACD Meeting
Children’s voices and the F-words F-words – Family, fun, friends and future Palabras con F – Familia, dive...
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#BetterTogether2022 is calling for all abstracts over a wide range of conditions and themes. Visit http://bettertogether2022.org to find out more on how you can get involved in the Conference #AusACPDM #IAACDtweets @aacpdm @EACDtweet
Happy Holidays from #bettertogether2022. We hope your holidays will be filled with joy and laughter through the New Year. #AusACPDM #IAACDtweets
Join the online meeting of the GPEC for free. International top speakers at #EACD2020 November 23
Great opportunity to join the GPEC meeting online November 23 #EACD2020 @EACDtweet @aacpdm @AusACPDM @IAACDtweets https://twitter.com/EACDtweet/status/1329008452123889665
Meet the new chair of EACD Dr Arnab Seal
Message from our new chair of EACD Dr Arnab Seal
http://edu.eacd.org/message-eacd-chair
Did you already register for the virtual EACD Poznan 2020 Meeting? #EACD2020
Register now here: https://bit.ly/3dFN2mq!
10 days remaining...Don't miss out on your chance to submit a Symposium or Debate abstract for #BetterTogether2022. Submissions close 31st October, visit http://bettertogether2022.org for full details
10 days remaining...Don't miss out on your chance to submit a Symposium or Debate abstract for #BetterTogether2022. Submissions close 31st October, visit http://bettertogether2022.org for full details
Join the Indian Academy of CP for another great webinar!
See below!
Check out the great work by the Indian Academy of Cerebral Palsy!
Join us as we travel the globe for World CP day on October 6th 2020 for a 24-hr virtual listening and sharing session!
Join us as we travel the globe for #WorldCPday
24hr Listening & Sharing sessions. Visit to register for a session at the hour of your choice for a space to share your experiences providing services to children with disabilities during COVID-19 @WorldCPDay
Task Force Listening and Sharing
Visit the post for more.
iaacd.net
2 weeks to go! The AusACPDM Lived Experience Photo Exhibition is accepting entries until the 8th of October. If you're a person with lived experience with a developmental disability, get snapping & you could win $100! http://www.ausacpdm.org.au/about/ausacpdm-photo-exhibition/ #CerebralPalsy #Disability
The abstracts for #AACPDM2020 have now been published and are freely available here:
@aacpdm
Abstracts for the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine 23–26 September 2020: Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology: Vol 62, No S3
Click on the title to browse this issue
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New study on prevalence of pain and interference with daily activities and sleep in adults with cerebral palsy
Prevalence of pain and interference with daily activities and sleep in adults with cerebral palsy
Two-thirds of adults with cerebral palsy (CP) experienced pain from a median of three body sites. Pain is likely ...
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Welcome to the launch of #BetterTogether2022. We invite you to connect, communicate & collaborate. Visit http://bettertogether2022.org for more information about our hybrid conference. We are Better Together, & look forward to working, learning & collaborating with you across the world
Don't miss out! Abstract submissions for Focused Symposia and Debate/Current Controversies close 31st October, 2020. Presenters can plan to attend in-person or virtually for this hybrid conference. @IAACDtweets @AusACPDM #BetterTogether2022 #ChildoodDisability #CerebralPalsy https://twitter.com/AusACPDM/status/1300524691602305024
#BetterTogether2022 now invites abstracts for Focused Symposia and Current Debates/Controversies over a wide range of conditions and themes. Save the dates and find out more about our hybrid conference at http://www.bettertogether2022.org
Save the date: 6th Oct. Join us as we travel the globe for #WorldCPDay with our 24hour virtual Listening & Sharing session. Join for the hour of your choice to share your experiences, challenges & innovations providing services to children with disabilities. More info to come🌏
#BetterTogether2022 now invites abstracts for Focused Symposia and Current Debates/Controversies over a wide range of conditions and themes. Save the dates and find out more about our hybrid conference at http://bettertogether2022.org
