Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy

Please enable Javascript to watch this video MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. --Chances are, the Calhoun Class of 2017 won't remember the keynote speaker or the wittiest cap decoration. But it is likely they will remember Stephanie Miner and the journey that led her to her diploma, WHNT reported. "I cant believe its actually here," Miner said. Stephanie has cerebral palsy but is quick to tell you, Just because my legs dont work doesnt mean my mind doesnt work," she said. We wish we could tell you Stephanie was motivated by a mentor to work for her diploma. But actually, it was the opposite. Somebody at vocational rehabilitation told me I couldnt, and I wanted to show them that I could, Miner said. Each day, her parents have driven her to campus along with her service dog, Astro, who wears many hats. He helps me push the buttons on the doors here at the college and he helps me pick things up," shesaid. Astro has only been here for the final stretch of her higher educational journey. She's taken only a class or two at a time. The tortoise and the hare mentality," Miner said. Which makes this graduation day 24 years … Continue reading →

CTV Atlantic Published Saturday, May 13, 2017 6:17PM ADT Last Updated Sunday, May 14, 2017 11:39AM ADT A Cape Breton man born with cerebral palsy continued to defy the odds on Saturday as he accepted his bachelors degree from Cape Breton University. Frankie MacQueens parents were told he wasnt expected to live to the age of 10. But on Saturday, the 41-year-old graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration. (It feels) great, Frankie says. New life for me. When Frankie was born I never thought he would even go to school. They told me that he would be just a vegetable, says Frankies mother, Neila MacQueen. After studying at Cape Breton University for the past 12 years, Frankie now has two university degrees, earning a Bachelor of Arts in community studies in 2014. With a second degree he's so proud of himself, and I'm very proud of him, says Neila MacQueen. Just to succeed with one degree and now two is amazing and he is full of enthusiasm. Neila MacQueen insists her son's drive for success comes from within. He does have some help from a tutor, but using only one finger when he types, he's still able to use … Continue reading →

Irene paid a visit to an ABC10 super fan who surfers from Cerebral Palsy. Taylor Sands, KXTV 2:16 PM. PDT May 11, 2017 New technology could help you control computers with your thoughts. (Photo: (Photo: Photo Disc)) It may not seem like it, but cerebral palsy is a pretty common disorder. According to the Center for Disease Control, about one in 323 children have been diagnosed with CP. Usually diagnosed at birth, Cerebral palsy is considered a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or defect that happens while a childs brain is under development. It primarily affects the movement of limbs and muscle coordination, meaning that muscles can be too stiff or too loose. Many children with Cerebral palsy can walk independently, but almost 43% of children with CP have trouble or no walking abilities. Also, movement may not be the only issue when it comes to Cerebral palsy. Other symptoms can be speech issues, seizures and even hearing loss. Unfortunately, there is no cure for Cerebral palsy and can be a lifelong disorder, but it can be managed through proper therapy, surgeries and medication. Luckily, there is an organization that offers a lot of help. United Cerebral … Continue reading →

Paula Hardy is wheelchair-bound because of Cerebral Palsy, but has beat all her doctors expectations by living and learning, with help, to her early 60s. While she couldnt use a typewriter or computer to write her life story herself, she spent two years dictating her story to a small group of friends. Paulas Story is now in print and a best seller of sorts among the residents and staff at Hilltop Village, and her friends. Hardy was the center of attention recently at an in-house book sale and signing party, greeting friends and, after some advance practice, hand-writing her own signature in each book. One reason I wrote the book was, I wanted to honor my parents who were an integral part of my life. They wanted me to be as self-reliant and independent as possible, Hardy said. And the second reason was, I wanted people to better understand about Cerebral Palsy. People misunderstand and think we dont have it up here, she said, pointing to her head, and we do. But it took me two years. She wrote about her parents in the dedication, They inspired me to maintain a positive attitude which enabled me to be encouraging and … Continue reading →

insideTORONTO.com Heartfelt Mother's Day tribute from Scarborough teen with cerebral palsy insideTORONTO.com At eight months old, Wesley was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. From the time he was 18 months old, he has been a patient of Toronto's Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and became its ambassador at age 10. Wesley has spastic diplegia, ... See more here: Heartfelt Mother's Day tribute from Scarborough teen with cerebral palsy - insideTORONTO.com … Continue reading →

BBC News Cerebral palsy SDR surgery call for Wales - BBC News BBC News The family of a boy with cerebral palsy who paid 55,000 for a specialist operation in the US want it made available on the NHS in Wales. Ifan Thomas, four, from ... and more » Read the original post: Cerebral palsy SDR surgery call for Wales - BBC News - BBC News … Continue reading →

For more than a month, 45-year-old Alex Scott, who has cerebral palsy, was forced to stay at Inova Hospital in Lansdowne after the county would not allow him to return to his group home of 23 years in Sterling without a feeding tube. Since Scotts longtime caregiver at the county-run Kentwell Group Home left in 2014, Scott's family claims the county through the facilitys new caregiver has engaged in an ongoing pattern of discrimination against him because of his disability. Loudoun, through its authorized agents, have committed several acts of discrimination against Alex designed to either force him to obtain a feeding tube or to deny him access to the housing available to him at Kentwell, notes a complaint filed in Circuit Court by the familys attorney, Leesburg-based John Whitbeck. On May 5, Scott and his family landed a slight victory at an emergency hearing after they filed an emergency injunction against the county to return Scott home. Although a Loudoun judge denied his familys request to quickly return Scott to his group home, the judge ordered Kentwell Group Home staff to undergo training over the next two weeks in hopes of eventually bringing Scott back. The hearing came after … Continue reading →

Millville, Utah resident Brian Bills, 27, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was 13 months old. A fan of Chuck Norris as a kid, despite his limitations, he would impersonate martial arts moves in the actors movies and television shows. I had CP, I couldnt walk and I started moving a lot faster when I saw him, Bills said. Now, I can pretty much move on my own. I have some extra support. Bills got a chance to fulfill a longtime dream on Wednesday afternoon and meet Norris, who was at the Maverik gas station and convenience store on 304 S. Main Street, Logan, for a promotional event. Story continues below video It was quite awesome, Bills said. I didnt expect him to hug me and take extra time. Twenty one years in the making, and I finally did it. Bills and his family were just a few of the many people who rounded the block on 300 South and 100 East to meet Norris. For Norris, meeting die-hard fans never gets old. For me, at my age, being out of the film industry for so long, that the people still know who I am, its a blessing for … Continue reading →

Steve Salmon has two new booksone a novel, the other an autobiographythat lay bare his life-long struggle with cerebral palsy. Steve Salmon has two new booksone a novel, the other an autobiographythat lay bare his life-long struggle with cerebral palsy. On a Saturday in late February I interviewed nine writers over four hours at Mystery to Me bookstore on Monroe Street. It was an author slam featuring presenters and attendees from the annual University of WisconsinMadison Writers Institute to be held on campus the following month. The last author piloted his wheelchair to the front at about 7:45 p.m. He had two new books to promote, a novel and a memoir, though he bases his fiction on fact and takes a few liberties with his nonfiction. Most of my writing is autobiographical with a creative license to it, Steve Salmon says. I write what I know. I wrote Salmon says in the sentence above, but dont take that literally. The quotes in this piece are from an email interview and other correspondence Ive shared with Salmon, 49, who was born with severe cerebral palsy, and struggles to speak or move. His mind is something else. Salmon has a bachelors degree … Continue reading →

NEW JERSEY (WTXF) - A local boy asked a girl with cerebral palsy to her sweetheart formal and her reaction is beyond priceless. 15-year-old Madison has cerebral palsy and has overcome many obstacles in her life. Madison's mom, Samantha, never thought her daughter would be able to go to the dance until Bryce made her dream come true. Family and friends were there for the big moment. In the video, Bryce walks up to Madison with a sign saying, 'Madison may I have this dance?' He also gave her beautiful flowers. Samantha says Bryce has a big heart. "It's little things in life that matter. This boy is a blessing from above and has the biggest heart ever," she explained. The sweetheart formal will be held May 28 at the Wildwood Convention Center. Watch Madison's emotional reaction in the video above. Follow this link: WATCH: Local boy asks girl with cerebral palsy to sweetheart formal - FOX 29 News Philadelphia … Continue reading →