A toddler diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 11 months old took his first steps ever as a 2-year-old and his parents, who said the past year has been “hell,” recorded the heartwarming moment. Hunter Maskell beat the odds and took his first steps while his proud family captured the event on video. The toddler was […]
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Beautiful Golden Retriever who assists teen with cerebral palsy wins ‘Canine Companion for Independence’ competition
A Golden Retriever named Scout, who’s a companion dog of a 17-year-old teen with cerebral palsy, recently won the “Caning Companion for Independence” (CCI) competition. The competition, organized by Hill’s Pet Nutrition and the veterinary journal, Clinician’s Brief, looks at exceptional service pets across the world and judges their abilities based on owner stories and how well […]
Woman with cerebral palsy wins appeal against National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
A woman with cerebral palsy and a slight intellectual disability won a landmark lawsuit against an Australian agency that managed National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) after they denied her services. The Age reports that Jessica King uses crutches to get around, but on painful days, she can’t move around at all. During those times, she relies […]