There are a few specific populations in the U.S. who have no right to vote. For instance, in many states, felons cannot vote. But what many people don’t realize is that many disabled adults, like some with cerebral palsy, are blocked from voting due to state laws. One persistent 18-year-old with cerebral palsy, and his […]
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Cerebral Palsy and COVID-19: What Parents Need to Know
The coronavirus epidemic is causing widespread panic and a lot of real and serious infections. While many people will only develop a mild illness or even no symptoms at all after contracting COVID-19, too many will become severely ill. The disease can even be life-threatening, and certain people are at a greater risk. This includes […]
New Studies Highlight Unique Challenges for Women with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is often described as a single disability or condition. In reality it is a group of symptoms and conditions related to brain damage, movement, muscle strength and tension, balance, coordination, and other similar factors. While everyone with cerebral palsy has similarities there are many more unique differences from one person to the next. […]