“Everybody remembers what it’s like to be in high school. We really never leave those years behind.” – Nikki DeLoach My first few days at South Miami Senior High were marked by a mixture of resentment, regret, and a weary acceptance of the whole situation. I was angry with the Dade County Public School Board […]
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My Experiences with Cerebral Palsy and Back Pain
Although cerebral palsy is often thought of as a disability that mostly affects children, it is important to point out that its effects last a lifetime. I ought to know – I have lived with CP since shortly after my birth in the early 1960s and experienced the physical and emotional downside of the most […]
Young Girl With Cerebral Palsy Wants The Media To Include More Kids Like Her
A young girl with cerebral palsy wondered why she didn’t see anyone like her when looking through catalogs and magazines. Instead of waiting for the media to incorporate more children with disabilities into the the publications she loved to read, the girl’s mother decided to take matters into her own hands. Mighty reports that when […]
Growing Up With Cerebral Palsy – Part 11 of a Series
“High school isn’t a very important place. When you’re going you think it’s a big deal, but when it’s over nobody really thinks it was great unless they’re beered up.” ― Stephen King, Carrie Late August, 1980. The beginning of my three-year stint at South Miami Senior High School was not, shall we say, an […]
PlayStation Employee Customizes Unique Controller For Gamer With Cerebral Palsy
A PlayStation customer service representative spent 10 hours last month customizing a game controller specifically for a hardcore gamer who has cerebral palsy. Peter Byrne, 21, of South Amboy, New Jersey took to Facebook to share his experiences after he emailed Sony PlayStation about the game console’s fourth edition controller, which was causing him issues when […]
Three Celebrities With Cerebral Palsy That Won’t Let Their Disorder Stop Them
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common motor disability disorders in the world. It ranges in severity from severe motor dysfunction to light spastic movements. Regardless of the severity of the disorder, many children with cerebral palsy go on to have successful lives. These following celebrities with cerebral palsy aren’t willing to let their […]



