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Neshard Walker is a former professional basketball player, who also happens to have cerebral palsy. He overcame both physical and mental challenges to achieve his goals and now helps others achieve theirs. And he’s not done yet. Walker has even more ambitions and aspirations, which include inspiring anyone facing adversity. Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at […]

‘Out of My Mind,’ the exciting new movie featuring a main character with cerebral palsy is out today. Watch it on Disney+ and share in the thrill of hearing new voices that are too often ignored. ‘Out of My Mind’ is a feature-length film based on the book of the same name by Sharon M. […]

If you live with cerebral palsy and disabilities (or have a child who does), what do you want people to know about how people talk to and interact with you? It’s important to recognize and be sensitive to our differences when engaging with people. This guide is a good start for learning how to be […]

Disney+ recently released a trailer for its new original movie that will stream exclusively beginning on November 22. The trailer for ‘Out of My Mind’ came out just in time to celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day, an international day of awareness for this often misunderstood condition. The movie follows the experiences of a young girl […]

The New York Health Department recently announced it would be closing the state’s Medical Indemnity Fund, a fund that pays medical expenses for children affected by birth injuries. The closure blindsided many people, including families, depending on the funds. The fund has since been given a short-term reprieve with enough state funding to continue through […]

A recent study involving nearly 7,000 children nationwide found that cerebral palsy diagnoses are on the rise for one segment of the population. Extremely preterm infants are born between 28 and 31 weeks of gestation and are at higher risk for many complications. While the number of children diagnosed with cerebral palsy was decreasing, this […]