Even today, children and adults with cerebral palsy sometimes endure the social stigma that comes along with having the disorder, despite the vast amount of resources available and medical advances that should help people understand it better. Sometimes it takes a good film to help people learn about cerebral palsy, and fortunately, there are numerous […]
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Growing Up With Cerebral Palsy – Part 15 of a Series
“In the English language, it all comes down to this: Twenty-six letters, when combined correctly, can create magic. Twenty -six letters form the foundation of a free, informed society.” ― John Grogan, Bad Dogs Have More Fun: Selected Writings on Family, Animals, and Life from The Philadelphia Inquirer South Miami Senior High – Mid-spring, 1981 […]
Children and Adults With Cerebral Palsy Can Get Free Lifetime Access To National Parks
Looking for summertime fun for your child this summer? Children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disorders may be eligible for free admission to more than 2,000 recreational sites managed by Federal agencies via an Access Pass. What is an Access Pass? An Access Pass, also known as the, Interagency Access Pass, is a pass issued […]
Teen Carries Brother With Cerebral Palsy Over 100 Miles to Spread Awareness
To spread awareness about cerebral palsy, a Michigan teenager trekked more than 100 miles last month with his 9-year-old brother on his back; a brother who’s lived with cerebral palsy for most of his life and has difficulties walking on his own. TODAY reports that Hunter Gandee, 16, a Bedford High School student from Temperance, Michigan, participated […]
Growing Up With Cerebral Palsy – Part 14 of a Series
“Sometimes I think high school is one long hazing activity: if you are tough enough to survive this, they’ll let you become an adult. I hope it’s worth it.” ― Laurie Halse Anderson, Speak Second Semester: South Miami High, Spring of 1981 On the same day that I joined Ms. Owen’s Men’s Choir, I also […]
Growing Up With Cerebral Palsy – Part 13 of a Series
“It’s like high school holds two different worlds, revolving around each other and never touching; the haves and the have-nots. I guess it’s a good thing. High school is supposed to prepare you for the real world, after all.” ― Lauren Oliver, Before I Fall Over the next 10 months, I gradually allowed myself to […]