Cerebral Palsy Therapies on Wheels (CPT on wheels)
Globally, every two to three children per every 1000 births are born with CP. However, in Ghana, it is estimated that one child per 300 births has CP. CPT on wheels project provides accessible mobile physical, occupational and speech therapy clinic for children with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. This project also includes a “connect with a family” component which provides a platform for families across the globe to interact with CP children in Ghana.
A. Mobile Clinic
Based on previous research conducted by CLCD, most caregivers are faced with challenges in accessing essential therapies needed for development of the children. This clinic provides therapy clinics twice a week at accessible locations in the communities for children with CP.
B. Connect with a Family
The social perceptions of CP in Ghana create stigma and negative experiences for caregivers and their children. The “connect with a family” initiative aims at bridging the gap between CP families and the society by connecting families/individuals with CP families. Families/individuals are provided with the opportunity to interact with the CP families either in-person, virtual or on phone. The main roles of families/individuals who participate in “connect with a family” program is to provide emotional and social support to the CP families by building long lasting bonds, checking up on them frequently, providing counsel or directing the families to appropriate support systems. Financial or providing items to the CP families is prohibited. If you have any gift for your CP family, it is required to be sent through the organization.
To participate in the Connect with a Family initiative, contact us to register
Email: clcdghana@gmail.com
C. Adopt a Family
Every week children with cerebral palsy are provided with therapy clinics in their communities. The Adopt-a-Family program allows individuals and families to support the payment for the treatment of a CP family. To participate and support this program with either a monetary donations or donation of necessary items needed, please use the information below. Please we encourage you to donate to support CPT on wheels project. All donations go directly in supporting the mobile clinic and CP families. To donate, use the payment information below.
