A group of biomedical engineers and physical therapists at the University of Oklahoma (OU) have developed a ground-breaking medical device that has babies at risk of developing cerebral palsy scooting their way from room to room. IEEE Spectrum reports that after an encouraging study done on a robot with power steering, a team comprised of innovative OU engineers and therapists […]
Blind Woman With Cerebral Palsy Wows RNC Crowd While Singing The National Anthem
A woman with numerous disabilities, including cerebral palsy, wowed the audience at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on Thursday evening at the Quickens Loans Arena in Cleveland, with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem. News 4 SA reports that Marlana Vanhoose, 20, gave such a powerful performance at the RNC that she was given a standing […]
Man With Cerebral Palsy Loses Walmart Job: Petition Starts To Help Him Get Re-hired
A Pennsylvania man with cerebral palsy was let go this month from his job as a greeter at Walmart when he wasn’t able to lift heavy items. Numerous of people are standing behind the long-time store employee, and even started a petition to have him rehired. New York Daily News reports that 41-year-old Danny Ockenhouse worked as a […]

