A Record Turnout at CP Community Day 2026

More than 500 members of the cerebral palsy community came together on Saturday, June 6, for CP Community Day 2026, the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center’s largest community event to date.

Held outdoors on Haven Plaza on the Columbia University Irving Medical Center campus, the event brought together individuals with cerebral palsy, families, health professionals, and community organizations for a day of fun, food, and friendship. 

The day was designed for and with the cerebral palsy community, with activities hosted by people or families living with cerebral palsy. With more than 30 activities and resource stations, there was something for everyone. Guests had access to health screenings provided by the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Columbia’s Programs in Physical Therapy. For students in these programs, the day also offered an opportunity to learn directly from people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in a community-centered setting.

CP Community Day also featured a growing range of adult and family resources. In previous years, stations have included disability dating, schools, and disability grants. This year, we expanded to include adaptive driving, summer camps and housing support services.

“This is our second year tabling at CP Community Day, and the event is always a valuable experience,” said Wendy De Leon, Director of Housing Services at ADAPT. “One of the most rewarding moments was meeting a three-generation family and realizing our programs could support each generation in different ways, all through one meaningful conversation.”

Adaptive sports were another highlight, including demonstrations by the WSF New York Sled Rangers. Guests also participated in the performances by Dancing Dreams and Cambridge Common Voices, a neurodiverse chorus that traveled from Cambridge, MA, to join us. 

We were treated to food and drinks generously provided by Tony Dragon’s Grille and Katu Botanical Coffee & Tea Mocktails, along with prizes and giveaways made possible through the support of generous sponsors.

CP Community Day was launched in June 2024 with a goal of building a stronger, more vibrant cerebral palsy community. Our first event welcomed more than 300 guests. Now in its third year, CP Community Day has grown into one of the largest outdoor events dedicated to people with cerebral palsy and their families. While many CP-related events are academic or clinical in focus, CP Community Day offers a unique space, where families, health professionals, and community organizations can connect, and celebrate together in a community setting.

The Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center extends a special thank you to presenting sponsor Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP for helping make CP Community Day 2026 possible.