The Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center presents 2025 Marilyn R. Lindenauer Distinguished Speaker Series
Topic: Aging and Developmental Disabilities
Date: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Time: 5:30PM-6:30PM (Reception to follow)
Venue: CUIMC Faculty Club, 630 W 168th St, 4/F, New York, NY 10032
Aging with cerebral palsy (CP) is an important conversation for our community, as advances in care mean more people with CP are now adults than children. Though CP begins in childhood, adults often face ongoing challenges such as pain, early aging, and mental health concerns. This panel discussion opens with Edward A. Hurvitz, MD, University of Michigan, sharing the latest data on adult CP care, followed by lived experiences from Javier Santiago, an adult with CP, and insights from Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center clinicians. Together, they will explore the realities of aging with CP, available resources, and the future of care, concluding with an open Q&A.
Audience members are encouraged to bring their questions and experiences to share.
Although the focus is on aging, the discussion will also be valuable for families of children and young adults with CP who can benefit from the lessons and perspectives shared.
If you have specific questions or topics you'd like to discuss, please email us: [email protected]
Invited Speaker
Edward A. Hurvitz, MD, Professor, Adult & Pediatric Clinical Faculty, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Michigan
Panelists
Javier Santiago, MPA, Adult with CP
Joshua E. Hyman, MD, Clinical Director, Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Agnes H. Whitaker, MD, Psychiatrist, Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center, Department of Psychiatry
Eduardo del Rosario, PhD, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner, Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center, Department of Neurology
Lisa Yoon, PT, DPT, PCS, Physical Therapist, Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center, Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine
Moderator
Jason B. Carmel, MD, PhD, Executive Director, Weinberg Family CP Center, Department of Neurology
This is an in-person event. Please reserve your seat to attend.
