Each since his birth, Anthony Alfano’s parents have created unique and elaborate costumes for him, for Halloween, and this year, they’ve taken elaborate to new heights. Alfonso is going as the Lincoln Monument housed in a snow globe! Inside Edition reports that Anthony was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was an infant. Once he grew […]
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Top 10 Places To Live For People With Disabilities
A new study ranked the nation’s most populated cities based on how accessible each city is are for those cerebral palsy and other disabilities, while another study, which focused specifically on cerebral palsy, ranked the top 10 states. Financial company, Wallethub, created a list based on 25 different factors that cities should ideally have in order for people with disabilities. From […]
Fifth Graders Raise Money To Buy Playground For Student With Cerebral Palsy
Fifth graders at Tobey Elementary in Vicksburg, Michigan, are showing that big hearts can come in small packages. The class started a fundraiser to help build an inclusive playground for a 5-year-old little girl with cerebral palsy, and so far, their efforts have been nothing short of exceptional. Fox 17 reports that Carcel Tharge, a 5th grader […]
Living With Cerebral Palsy: How Technology Changed My Life – Part 2
“Chance favors the connected mind.” ― Steven Johnson, Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation The Internet has been part of my life since the summer of 1999. For good or ill, I depend on the Net for many things – the ability to work from home, find information without having to […]
ABC’s ‘Speechless’ Shines Awareness On Cerebral Palsy
Speechless, an ABC comedy that premiered on September 21, is shining awareness on disabilities via a fictional family who works together to provide a better life for their son J.J., a teen with cerebral palsy who’s just like any other person his age. According to Scott Silveri, the creator of the Speechless, the aim of the show is […]
UCP’s ‘Life Without Limits’ Empowers People With Cerebral Palsy
The United Cerebral Palsy Association’s (UCP) “Life Without Limits” (LWL) initiative is a powerful program that helps people with cerebral palsy live out their dreams while giving a platform to fight back against the stigma associated with the disorder, which can limit their ability to live their lives as successfully as possible. LWL History The idea […]