WFCPC Delivers Lifespan Care Education Program with Cerebral Palsy Foundation

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the WFCPC hosted its first continuing education day in ten years. Held in person in collaboration with the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF), Creating Connections: Lifespan Care brought together more than 100 healthcare professionals, researchers, people with cerebral palsy, families, and community partners for a comprehensive, one-day program on cerebral palsy care across the lifespan.

Speakers included the WFCPC multidisciplinary care team, CPF representatives, and clinicians from other New York institutions. Sessions addressed key priorities from early childhood through school age, transition, and adulthood, including early detection and intervention, orthopedic and musculoskeletal care, spasticity and dystonia, mental health and well-being, preventive healthcare, and emerging innovations. More than a dozen Columbia faculty delivered lectures, sharing their expertise in cerebral palsy care and research.

The event was open to all members of the community, with continuing education credits available for health professionals. A lunch and connection hour featured exhibits from community partners, including ADAPT and the Museum of Disability History, creating space for families, clinicians, and community organizations to exchange ideas and build connections.

The keynote lecture was the Lindenauer Lecture, delivered by guest speaker Konrad Kording, PhD, on “What Can AI Do for People with Cerebral Palsy?”

The day concluded with two open panel discussions on complementary therapies and multidisciplinary care, encouraging dialogue across experiences and perspectives.