Nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of those diagnosed with a cortical malformation or cephalic disorder. The CMCD Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of patients and their families who have been affected by the diagnosis of a cortical malformation or a cephalic disorder. The mission of the Cortical Malformation & Cephalic Disorder (CMCD) Foundation is to improve the quality of life of patients and their families who have been affected by a cortical malformation or cephalic disorder, and related clinical manifestations including epilepsy, feeding difficulties, developmental disabilities, and other medical complications. We will accomplish this mission by: - providing support to patients and their families through advocacy and outreach - advocating for those with special needs to make sure they have equal opportunities within their communities - implementing educational programs for the medical community and general public - supporting neuroscience research that leads to advanced understanding of these congenital conditions