The inspiring father-and-son team, Rick and Dick Hoyt, will forever represent a symbol of strength and parental devotion, as Boston City Councilor Matt O’Malley declared October 22, 2014 as Team Hoyt Day.
On Wednesday, Oct. 22nd, 80 people gathered at Boston City Hall to honor Team Hoyt.... Read More
A harness called Firefly Upsee is helping children with Cerebral Palsy walk. The Upsee was invented by a mother whose son has Cerebral Palsy.
The Upsee from Firefly is a harness that attaches to an adult and allows a child... Read More
Early this month in the UK, Madeline Love had the opportunity to see her 3-year-old daughter, who has Cerebral Palsy, express herself through art thanks to innovative eye tracking technology called Eyegaze.
Berry Love-Jones endured major breathing problems following her birth at Merthyr’s... Read More
Building a costume that incorporates a child’s wheelchair is a fun and clever way to ensure inclusion and acceptance. Halloween is the perfect opportunity for families to get creative with a child and his or her wheelchair.
In an interview with the Today show, Cassandra Byrd said, “... Read More
On October 16th, Ontario High School crowned Melissa Andrade its 2014 Homecoming Queen, making her the first student with special needs in the history of the school to ever win the crown. Andrade, has Cerebral Palsy, and a smile of positivity that’s determined to break all barriers.
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Sensory play can go a long way towards encouraging development for children with Cerebral Palsy.
Engaging in sensory or tactile activities provides a fun way to exercise motor functions and coordination, while nurturing cognitive development. Children have an instinct to play, although it... Read More
Put in intensive care for the first few months of his life and diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy shortly thereafter, Eric Barnett’s doctors never could have predicted that at age 16, he would summit the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The summit of the bridge, which stands nearly 500 ft above sea... Read More
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! This year’s theme is “Expect. Employ. Empower.”
Every October, NDEAM aims to raise awareness about disability employment issues and celebrate the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.
According to the U.S.... Read More
Many individuals who have Cerebral Palsy, like Maysoon Zayid, Josh Blue, ... Read More
A new study by Newcastle University in the U.K. finds teens with Cerebral Palsy report similar quality of life to their able-bodied peers.
Despite the many challenges that come with a Cerebral Palsy journey – countless ... Read More
