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Two Remarkable US companies are changing who gets to play: Cephable (control games with your voice, face or head movement, now in Black Ops 7) and Good Trouble's AbleToPlay (find games that fit your access needs). #GAConf #PlayforAll #Accessibility
CPARF Remarkable Us graphic reading ‘Changing who gets to play. Cephable and AbleToPlay by Good Trouble. cephable.com, abletoplay.com,’ next to a photo of two men laughing together on a couch, one holding a game controller.
October 15, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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On Indigenous Peoples’ Day: for two years we’ve worked with Tribal communities on access to assistive tech, starting by listening. That led to all-terrain wheelchairs, door openers and Ask Grandma. Access shouldn’t depend on your zip code. 💚 cparf.org/restoring-connections #IndigenousPeoplesDay
Restoring Connections: A Vision for Indigenous-Led Assistive Technology | CPARF
Assistive technology is the promise of what’s possible when disabled people have the tools they need to participate in family life, cultural life, and community life on their own terms.
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October 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Glide is rolling out! Our Remarkable US alum Glidance has started delivering its AI mobility aid to its first users and is touring demo days across the US for people who are blind or have low vision. glidance.io/events #Accessibility #CPARF
Glide Demo Days & Events | Try Glide in Person
Find upcoming Glide demos, events and virtual sessions. Meet the team, ask questions and see where you can try this AI mobility aid for yourself.
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October 8, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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Happy World CP Day! Today we celebrate people with CP and everyone who shows up beside them. Access isn't a favor. It's how a world built for everyone should work. worldcpday.org #WorldCPDay
CPARF graphic for World CP Day, October 6, reading 'Access isn't a favor. It's how a world built for everyone is supposed to work. cparf.org | worldcpday.org,' over a photo of a diverse group of people laughing together in a sunny park, including a man using a wheelchair, a man with two prosthetic legs and a cane, a woman using a walker, and a young girl holding a tablet.
October 6, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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300,000 steps in 30 days. Roughly Philadelphia to the Capitol, where in 1990 disabled activists crawled 83 steps to demand the ADA.

Progress is never automatic. It happens because you choose to act. Thank you for moving with us.

www.steptember.us

#STEP26 #Accessibility
Graphic on a dark navy background. On the left, mint green text reads "300,000 steps" above a dotted line from Philadelphia to the US Capitol. On the right: "A world where disabled people don't have to crawl, fight, or negotiate for access. Where inclusion is the default, not the exception." Footer: "Progress is never automatic. It happens because you choose to act." CPARF, STEPtember 2026.
September 30, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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The STEPtember match is LIVE! Until 4 pm ET, every gift of $10 to $5,000 is doubled, thanks to CPARF's Council of Governors.

Progress is never automatic. Today, your action goes twice as far. steptember.us

#STEP26 #Accessibility
STEPtember Match Day graphic. The match is live. Every gift doubled. A dotted line runs from "Now" to "Until 4 pm ET." Progress is never automatic. Today, your action goes twice as far. Give now at steptember.us. CPARF logo text on a navy background with mint green accents.
September 30, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Eleven runners. Five boroughs. One finish line. 🗽

On 11/1, CPARF's Athletes for Accessibility team runs the TCS NYC Marathon to make assistive tech accessible and affordable.

Meet the team: cparf.org/meet-the-202...
Eleven Runners. Five Boroughs. One Finish Line. | CPARF
Meet the Athletes for Accessibility team taking on the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon.
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September 25, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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For the next three hours, your impact doesn’t just double — it triples!

People like Ruth, a grandmother who uses a smart mobility device to move through her day with more ease and confidence, are why your support matters.

Join or give today: www.steptember.us
STEPtember CPARF and Aristocrat graphic reading 'Match Window is Open, we're not talking about tennis, 12 to 3 PM ET. 3x every donation. For the next three hours, Aristocrat is tripling every STEPtember donation. Your impact doesn't just double, it triples. Give now at steptember.us,' with an illustration of a dragonfruit wearing a headband, holding a tennis racket.
September 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Good morning, STEPtember community! Today our friends at Aristocrat are unlocking a match window that multiplies your impact. Grateful for partners who champion access for people with disabilities.

12-3pm ET: your giving carries extra weight. Join or give: www.steptember.us
STEPtember CPARF and Aristocrat graphic reading 'Today Only, 12 to 3 PM ET. Good morning, STEPtember community. 3x Match. Later today from 12 to 3 PM ET, our friends at Aristocrat are tripling every donation, a match window that multiplies your impact in a powerful way. steptember.us,' with an illustration of a cheerful apple wearing a headband, exercising on a yoga mat, next to a burst of confetti.
September 16, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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Wind down from a long Tuesday with us! Join a calming virtual yoga session tonight, 8pm ET, with Lee-Anne of Sekond Skin Society. Sit, stand, or both — every way of moving is welcome.

RSVP: www.steptember.us/fitness-clas...

#STEP26 #AStepFurther #MindfulMovement #Accessibility
STEPtember CPARF and Sekond Skin Society graphic showing two women in a forward fold yoga stretch on mats against a brick wall, each using a prosthetic leg, one also using a prosthetic arm.
September 15, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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If you’d like help me support CPARF, which funds cerebral palsy research and assistive technologies, you can make a donation here: www.steptember.us/fundraisers/...
September 1, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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btw, Covid has a chance of making palsy worse. Don't you follow Imani?
Cerebral Palsy and COVID-19 | CPARF
Since the beginning of the 2020 pandemic, the CDC has stated that neurologic conditions like cerebral palsy could potentially lead to more serious COVID-19 cases, but there have been few details expla...
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July 3, 2026 at 3:53 AM
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Despite chronic pain being very common in cerebral palsy, it’s often not well-treated/managed in regular clinical care. In this new episode, Drs. Bailes & Gannotti cover their CPARF-funded research to improve the quality of care for adults w/ cerebral palsy who have pain. 🧪 👩‍🔬

cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep15/
The text at the bottom of this image reads, "Season 3, Episode 15 Featuring Dr. Amy Bailes and Dr. Mary Gannotti". Above the text and to the left, there is a headshot photo of Dr. Amy Bailes. On the far right, there is a headshot photo of Dr. Mary Gannotti. In the middle of the top portion of the image, the text reads, "New Episode!" Beneath this text, the cover art for the podcast is displayed. The text on the cover art reads, "Changing What's Possible: The Disability Innovation Podcast". The logo for Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation appears in the bottom left of the cover art. There are green lines in different colors that resemble a circuit going across the top and bottom of the cover art.
October 8, 2024 at 4:45 PM
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Martyn Sibley is on a mission to create a more inclusive world. His work has involved building communities, making it easier to find accessible accommodations, curating/sharing relevant disability-related information & stories, & increasing disabled representation in the media.
cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep9/
In the top left corner of the image, there is white text on a light green background that reads "New Podcast Episode!". Underneath and to the left, the cover art for the podcast is displayed. The text reads "Changing What's Possible: The Disability Innovation Podcast". The logo for Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) is in the bottom left corner in white. To the right of the podcast cover art, the logo for Purple Goat Agency is displayed. Underneath, there is white text on a darker green background that reads "Accessible Accommodations, Inclusive Marketing, and More with Martyn Sibley". On the right side of the image, there is a headshot photo of Martyn. He is wearing a blue, red, and orange plaid shirt and is looking at the camera and smiling. There is a white background behind him.
August 22, 2024 at 6:47 PM
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Big news: CPARF has received a $100K grant from Ability Central to expand access to affordable assistive technology.

See what this means for our Remarkable US accelerator and the disability community → cparf.org/cparf-ability-central-grant

#AssistiveTech #DisabilityInclusion #RemarkableUS
April 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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It’s National Siblings Day! We’re celebrating Trent and Kalli — adventurers who have visited 48 states across the US together and use their platform to advocate for a more accessible world.

Read their story & share yours: cparf.org/national-sib...

#NationalSiblingsDay #CPARF #Accessibility
A woman in a bright red dress and sunglasses stands beside her brother, who is in a wheelchair and smiling broadly. They are outdoors on a paved area with trees and greenery in the background. A colorful graphic in the top corner reads “National Siblings Day,” and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation logo appears in the lower corner.
April 10, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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STEPtember 2026 is 5 months away! 🗓️

Whether for your office, family, or to celebrate a loved one with a disability, join us!

✨ 89 adaptable activities
✨ Win a beach vacation
✨ Build a more accessible world

Register your interest: wkf.ms/4sJ89tP
#STEP2026 #CPARF #InclusiveFitness #Accessibility
A diverse group celebrates on a lush green park path, smiling and raising their arms; two people in front use wheelchairs. Text reads “STEPtember | Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation.”
April 1, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Last week at #CES2026, CPARF’s Remarkable US team and our 2025 startups had an incredible time connecting with so many of you.

We’re deeply grateful to our partners at @aristocratgaming.bsky.social for serving as the Startup Showcase Presenting Sponsor.
A group of startup founders, partners, and supporters pose together at the Remarkable US Startup Showcase, sponsored by Aristocrat. A group photo shows startup founders, CPARF representatives, and the Remarkable US team gathered on the CES show floor.
January 16, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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Cerebral palsy is lifelong, support should be, too. CPARF funds research that helps people manage pain, stay healthy, and live full, independent lives. 🌍 Donate today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/4exkk6/

[ID: A diverse group of people, some in wheelchairs, smile and raise their hands outdoors.]
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Powered by CPARF, Remarkable US is the first nonprofit-funded disability technology accelerator in the country. So far: ✔️18 start-ups ✔️ over $28 million raised. Learn more: https://cparf.org/disability-innovation/
November 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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We’re grateful for our community, the researchers, innovators, and donors who make progress possible. Because of you, hope turns into action and ideas into impact. 🙌 Thank you for helping CPARF change what’s possible.
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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When someone with a disability gains more freedom or connection, hope becomes real. CPARF shows that investing in science and innovation changes lives. Let us know: What’s brought YOU hope this year? [ID: Purple graphic reads “Community Q&A: What is one thing that has brought you hope this year?”]
November 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Thank you to our Silver Sponsor, West Coast University and American Career College! We deeply appreciate their continued support of STEPtember. Their generosity is helping us fuel groundbreaking research and assistive technology. 👏

#STEP25 #AssistiveTechnology #CPARF #CerebralPalsy #Disability
Thank you to our Silver Sponsor, West Coast University
September 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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It's Week 4 of STEPtember! 🎉 This week, we're celebrating our community and the incredible research that we're driving every single day!

🌟 Tell us: How do you show up for your community? Share a story or snapshot and tag @researchforcp.bsky.social with #STEP25 and #CPARF so we can connect!
STEPtember Week Four: Get 10 people to donate $10 or more to your fundraiser this week.
September 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Being able to do the things you love is critical to your mental health. But for many people with disabilities, it can be tough to participate in their favorite activities.

CPARF funds groundbreaking research and assistive technology to allow people with disabilities to do more of what they enjoy 🫶
Help us create a world that's more accessible, inclusive, and full of possibilities!
September 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM