Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy

Children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (CP) have a preserved ability to imagine grasping with both hands, according to a new study. The findings suggest that tapping into that ability during rehabilitation therapy could help recover hand function and upper limb movements in children with CP. The research, Explicit Motor Imagery for Grasping Actions in Children With Spastic Unilateral Cerebral Palsy, appeared in the journal Frontiers in Neurology. Continue reading →

Leesburg nonprofit Loudoun Therapeutic Riding began its annual Ride-a-Thon fundraiser in August, and 78-year-old Judy Ferris helped raise over $625 more than any other participant in its first two weeks. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age, Ferris has had lifelong difficulties with balance and coordination, struggles that she discovered could be treated through therapeutic horseback riding. She first saddled up at LTR, the oldest therapeutic riding center in Virginia, 10 years ago Continue reading →

SALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) A Utah girl isnt letting her disability hold her back. Continue reading →

A Greene County mother says shes exhausted all her efforts to find a pool suitable for her son with special needs. Continue reading →

By George Katongole Ours is a story of hope. It is that kind of school that takes the sting out of what society calls disabled, reads a statement on the official website of Kampala School For The Physically Handicapped on Balintuma Road in Mengo, Kampala Continue reading →

Noah Jakeman surrounded by gifts sent by Bill Clayten and Clayten's friends. (WP) Somebody had the wrong number. Continue reading →

U.S. NGO granted sanctions exemption for work with disabled North Korean children Ignis community plans to import materials for new Spine and Rehabilitation Centre in Pyongyang A U.S.-based Christian NGO was earlier in the month granted an exemption from international sanctions against North Korea, in a move aimed at facilitating the groups work with children suffering from developmental disabilities. Continue reading →

Power Movesis a semi-regular column chronicling leadership movements within Phillys social impact community. Continue reading →

Jermaine Greaves won't let his wheelchair keep him from busting a move. "Once you own yourself, you don't need to apologize for being you," the 27-year-old Brooklynite told "Good Morning America." A video featuring Greaves, who has cerebral palsy, showing off his dance skills at the Afropunk music festival in Brooklyn in August has gone viral online and shed light on living with disabilities. Continue reading →

A 13-year-old boy from Marlow will embark on a journey of redemption on Saturday, September 28. Continue reading →