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Boys Town Hosts World Cerebral Palsy Day Event

Boys Town Hosts World Cerebral Palsy Day Event

Friday, November 8, 2024

​​The Boys Town National Research Hospital Institute for Human Neuroscience and Center for Human Performance Optimization hosted a rodeo-themed World Cerebral Palsy Day event on Oct. 6. Nearly 200 people gathered to celebrate and raise awareness for cerebral palsy.

“What we're trying to do is bring together the community and families that have children and adults who have cerebral palsy… just to celebrate them," said Max Kurz, Ph.D., director of the Physiology of Walking & Engineering Rehabilitation (PoWER) Lab.

The PoWER Lab is a neuroscience research lab that focuses on how people process sensory information and learn new motor skills. The research team collaborates with the Center for Human Performance Optimization to support the development of innovative, rehabilitative solutions for individuals with developmental disabiliti​​es.

The free event included a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, carnival games and plenty of sweet treats. Ability-inclusive games ensured that everyone was able to enjoy the day.

Local community sponsors also attended, hoping to raise awareness of services available to the cerebral palsy community in the Omaha area.