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.
Learn more about the different diagnoses and developmental conditions that we specialize in.
Review our collection of reports, measures, tools, and other materials that have been generated by our research.
A key goal of the IAACD is to develop and offer training opportunities accessible to anyone involved in the care of disabled children. Learn more.
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
Mission and Values
Develop and maintain a core curriculum for health professional training in child disability.
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Help promote a common global standard of knowledge, training and multi- disciplinary practice.
IAACD Member Academies
Members of the IAACD are professional academies that share the vision and meet the criteria for membership in the IAACD.
TWITTER FEED
⏳Deadline approaching!
Find out more on the @EACDtweet Summer School 2023 provisional programme here: https://eacd.org/summerschool2023
In honor of National #CPAwarenessDay, the United Cerebral Palsy Research Committee has opened the 2023 grant cycle on 3/25 with awards of up to $20,000 for clinical & translational research focusing on knowledge translation.
Visit http://ow.ly/RazQ50NeCyV for more information.
Join the #IAACD Community of Practice sessions “Childhood Disability in Low Resource setting : Navigating through the Unchartered Territory- Lessons from Ethiopia.” on 28th March at 1pm UK time/GMT. Speaker #Selamenesh Tsige Legas To register click here [http://us02web.zoom.us]
AACPDM is now accepting 2023 grant applications! Visit http://ow.ly/uqGw50NiTGG for more information & to apply today.
All applicants must be current members or applicants of the AACPDM. Visit http://ow.ly/HFfQ50NiTHx to renew your AACPDM membership today!
This (DMCN) study aims to describe eating and drinking ability in adults with cerebral palsy (CP) relative to sex, age, subtype, & severity of gross motor and hand function and nutritional status.
View the study: http://ow.ly/OB1C50Neyw5
#NationalNutritionMonth
#CPAwarenessMonth
Meet the #EACD2023 Speakers:
We are happy to announce Prof. Sylvain Brochard & Niek De Taeye as keynote speakers at EACD Ljubljana 2023!
Find out everything about EACD 2023 at: https://eacd2023.org!
We are pleased to announce our 2nd EACD Summer School for Early Career Researchers focusing on Childhood-onset Disabilities!
📅 Deadline for Applications: 31 March 2023
📍Date/Location: 17-21 July 2023, Poznan, Poland
💻https://www.eacd.org/summerschool2023
Meet the #EACD2023 Speakers:
We are happy to announce Prof. Muharrem Yazici as keynote speaker at EACD Ljubljana 2023!
Find out everything about EACD 2023 at: https://eacd2023.org!
Meet the #EACD2023 Speakers:
We are happy to announce Prof. Izzeldin Abuelaish as keynote speaker at EACD Ljubljana 2023!
Register now to benefit from the early bird fees at: https://eacd2023.org!
#CP is often framed as a childhood disability but #CerebralPalsy is lifelong & most people with CP worldwide are adults.
Research shows adults w/ CP have increased risk of stroke & other “neurologic factors could contribute to motor function decline..." https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/167509/ana26040.pdf?sequence=1
SAVE THE DATE! Wed March 29th is the next #AusACPDM Listening & Sharing Session - hear from our AusACPDM #Pain Special Interest Group. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsceCpqjwrHtCXb2TfDdgVCMVuHJdhL0TL
Join us online on 12/5 for our Transition meeting
- positive initiatives to improve transition + adult care provision with case egs
- how to enable + empower young adults & their families
Open to all working w disabled young adults - free for BACD members
https://www.bacdis.org.uk/events/transition-2023
Meet the #EACD2023 Speakers:
We are happy to announce Dr. Ruslan Vasyutin as keynote speaker at EACD Ljubljana 2023!
Find out everything about EACD 2023 at: https://eacd2023.org!
Only one week left to register for the “Sports for Children with Disabilities” e-course. Join us to explore real-world case studies & learn how the most recent evidence can be applied to your practice for children at all levels.
Sign up here today!
https://ecourses.aacpdm.org/
Let us continue join hand to change our practice in Childhood Disability! Join the #IAACD Community of Practice sessions “Gaining Political Support for Driving Change & Why that Is Important.” on 31st January at 1pm UK time/GMT. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoc-qqqDsjGdx95fpxsN4yeAM7oRlWCN7z
Let us continue joining hands to change our practice in Childhood Disability!
Join the #IAACD on January 31st at 1pm UK time/GMT. Guest Speaker #Nana Nino Tatishvili!
To register click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoc-qqqDsjGdx95fpxsN4yeAM7oRlWCN7z
Let us continue joining hands to change our practice in Childhood Disability!
Join the #IAACD on January 31st at 1pm UK time/GMT. Guest Speaker #Nana Nino Tatishvili!
To register click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoc-qqqDsjGdx95fpxsN4yeAM7oRlWCN7z
Abstract submission open for the 2nd International conference on Early Diagnosis and Early Intervention in India. More information here: https://svastya.giftabled.org/international-conference/
@EACDtweet @AusACPDM @aacpdm
Are you an early career researcher? Join the @EACD_ECRF social event online tonight (7 pm CET). Register for free 👉https://eacd.org/event-5054604
@IAACDtweets @aacpdm @AusACPDM https://twitter.com/EACDtweet/status/1602566283974819841

It is still possible to register for this @EACD_ECRF Social Event!
Get in the festive mood and go find your best common knowledge for the quiz!
Date & time: Today (Dec 13th), 19:00-20:30h CET.
Register via: http://eacd.org/event-5054604 https://twitter.com/a_hidalgorobles/status/1601677420247257088
Join the free 4th transatlantic surgery webinar "Treatment of crouch gait", December 12 (2 pm CET). Register here 👉https://www.termedia.pl/Konferencja-IV-TRANSATLANTIC-ORTHOPEDIC-SURGERY-WEBINAR-TREATMENT-Intro,1872,22484.html
@aacpdm @EACDtweet
@WorldCPDay @action_cp @BPNA_org @RCPCHtweets @EACDtweet @EPNSnews @BACD_tweets @jess_baggaley @UniofNewcastle @GreatNorthCH @CPAPPG
So pleased to have been able to support Action CP with this important campaign. Early identification is key for early intervention and support.
October 6th is World Cerebral Palsy Day. There are more than 17 million people across the world living with cerebral palsy. For more resources and info on Cerebral Palsy visit @canchild_ca at https://buff.ly/3ybNmoH
#DSO #cerebralpalsy #support
Well done everyone. Another great start to the EiSmart Infant course. 😊 https://twitter.com/gosiajcpcymru/status/1577604361617899520

Great start to the 'Ei Smart Infant Course' at @CP_Cymru discussing key principles and theoretical underpinnings for Early Assessment and Intervention with @Bettyhutchon and Chris Barber @EI_Smart @JCarrollCPCymru @marissam934 @RinavanderWalt1 @HeatherHolgate
Yet, cerebral palsy is still one of the least understood disabilities. This needs to change. We must ensure a future where children and adults with CP have the same rights, access and opportunities as anyone else in our society. #WorldCPDay #Green4CP @OntarioBrain @HBKidsHospital
World CP Day reminds us that there are 34,000 people in Australia with cerebral palsy.
My CP Guide is the new online resource about cerebral palsy. Hundreds of resources are available to read, watch, listen to, download or print out.
👉️ http://www.mycpguide.org.au
Which #IAACD Listening and Sharing session will you be joining today (Oct 6th)? #WorldCPDay https://twitter.com/IAACDtweets/status/1574940348354134016

Join us as we travel the world! #worldCPday2022 #IAACD #buildbackbetter
Looking forward to giving a little insight into my PhD journey with @nihracademy and #earlyintervention research to @TheAPCP research evening tonight.
On #WorldCPDay, we are bringing together people living with cerebral palsy, their families & allies from around the world to connect, discover, & inspire change. If you registered, check your email for connection details & remember to wear #Green4CP! @HBKidsHospital @OntarioBrain
Listening and Sharing sessions starting in 2 hours. First stop Singapore 😊 https://twitter.com/IAACDtweets/status/1577288299563171845

World CP day is approaching fast! Check out the IAACD website for an updated schedule as we travel the globe together! http://iaacd.net/kh-home/listen…
#worldCPday #IAACD #traveltheglobe
Lots of deep and useful discussion in our UK @IAACDtweets Listening and Sharing session with @LindsayPennin16 sharing her teams excellent work. https://twitter.com/EACDtweet/status/1577897884564987906
Which #IAACD Listening and Sharing session will you be joining today (Oct 6th)? #WorldCPDay https://twitter.com/IAACDtweets/status/1574940348354134016
Last chance to vote for the ideas you think are the most innovative and could have the most impact for the cerebral palsy community. Go to http://bit.ly/3fxLOyF
Voting ends 11pm UTC 6th October
And we are off. Starting with the great team in Singapore https://twitter.com/IAACDtweets/status/1577288299563171845

World CP day is approaching fast! Check out the IAACD website for an updated schedule as we travel the globe together! http://iaacd.net/kh-home/listen…
#worldCPday #IAACD #traveltheglobe
Lots of wearing green for CP in our @IAACDtweets Listening and Sharing session in Turkey. 💚💚 @mintazekerem @WorldCPDay
World CP day is approaching fast! Check out the IAACD website for an updated schedule as we travel the globe together! http://iaacd.net/kh-home/listen…
#worldCPday #IAACD #traveltheglobe
World CP day is approaching fast! Check out the IAACD website for an updated schedule as we travel the globe together! http://iaacd.net/kh-home/listen…
#worldCPday #IAACD #traveltheglobe
Its not too late to register for this weeks Listening and sharing session! Join us to chat about a "Focus on Function". #CerebralPalsy #WorldCPDay https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrfu-tqjooHNDai-ZMe0TX0qWBu1I-fJPj https://twitter.com/AusACPDM/status/1575221306001195013

Coinciding with this years #WorldCPDay & the @IAACDtweets 24hr Global Listening & sharing sessions, join us for a "Focus on Function: New Clinical Practice Guidelines for improving function in cerebral palsy" 6th Oct, 4.30pm ADST. Register for the link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrfu-tqjooHNDai-ZMe0TX0qWBu1I-fJPj
Join us as we travel the world! #worldCPday2022 #IAACD #buildbackbetter
Join us as we travel the world! #worldCPday2022 #IAACD #buildbackbetter
IAACD Community of Practice
Here is second chance. Don't worry if you missed the first #IAACD - GPEC Community of Practice session. Join #IAACD COP on September 27 at 1200 GMT with Dr. Gulam Khandaker.
Register at:
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community of Practice. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Community of Practice. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
us02web.zoom.us
Now you can travel the world on World CP day…every countries schedule and QR code listed! Don’t miss out! #BuildBackBetter #worldCPday ##IAACD #CP #traveltheworld
Final program is up. Please join on October 6th! #BuildBackBetter #worldCPday #IAACD
Join us on October 6th! #worldcpday #iaacd #buildbackbetter #cantmiss
First community of practice meeting in the books! Great group of individuals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families with childhood disabilities!
COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR ADVOCATES OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES will be launched by #IAACD on July 26, 2022, @1200 UTC and August 23, 2022, at @2300 UTC To register go to: https://iaacd.net/kh-home/community-of-practice/ [http://iaacd.net] - or write us to: copgpec@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR ADVOCATES OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES will be launched by #IAACD on July 26, 2022, @1200 UTC and August 23, 2022, at @2300 UTC To register go to: https://iaacd.net/kh-home/community-of-practice/ [http://iaacd.net] - or write us to: copgpec@gmail.com.
Let us join hands to change our practice in Childhood Disability!
Join the International Alliances of Academies of Childhood Disability for the launching of the first-of-its-kind Community of Practice sessions within #IAACD.
This is a big one! Join us for our next FREE #AusACPDM listening and Sharing session, Wednesday 29th June with @ProfBernardDan, editor-in-chief of Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology #DMCN. Register ⬇️https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uc-2prjgpG9VWDmvFv5Rry9qdirl8-v4m
Save the date for this amazing event! @aacpdm @canchild_ca @AusACPDM
LINK STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST GIRLS AND WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
https://youtu.be/EPCpg2ccVNI [http://youtu.be]
#EACD2022 is starting today with the pre-conference symposia and the welcome cocktail! Will we see you there?