Every year, World Cerebral Palsy Day on October 6th recognizes people with cerebral palsy (CP), their families.

The day also shows support for the organizations Ssch as the International Family Foundation, which spreads awareness and expressing pride in the achievements of those with CP.

Over 17 million people in the world have cerebral palsy; making it the most common physical disability in childhood.

This non-progressive neurological disorder is usually the result of loss of oxygen to the brain either before, during, or shortly after birth. Babies born prematurely are especially susceptible to cerebral palsy.

There are different forms of cerebral palsy. Some are much more severe than others.

In any type of CP, movement is affected. Other areas of development affected include language and intellect.

For example, one in four children with CP can’t talk; one in two children has an intellectual disability. CP is a complex, lifelong disability for which there is no cure.

Despite the limitations of this disability, children and adults still achieve much. Here are some of those people.