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Shamond Butler lives with severe disabilities due to injuries he suffered at birth in 2003. Now 20 years old, a Cook County, Illinois, jury just awarded him $55.5 million in damages. Butler requires 24-hour care and has significant cognitive impairments. His family is relieved to have the funds to ensure he has the necessary care […]
My mother was not expecting me for another two and a half months. So, imagine, she is with my step grandmother. They are inside a local Walmart. Just relaxing and browsing baby clothes, and other essential baby items. My mother is even looking at little Halloween costumes designed to fit newborns. She stumbles upon a […]
Telehealth and remote doctor appointments really took off during the COVID-19 lockdown, but not everything can be done virtually. Children with cerebral palsy usually need to go in for in-person, often hour-long appointments for evaluations on a regular basis. With new research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), this could change. New technology could […]
This past January, I started to notice Bella drooling. Usually, she and Thai would do this if they were happy, especially when Jason and I would give either of them affection. Some cats drool when they are happy, and that is totally normal. However, I was concerned when I saw Bella drooling, because I was […]
STEPtember is an annual fitness challenge and fundraising event led by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF). It brings people together from around the U.S. to get more exercise, meet fundraising goals, and bring awareness to cerebral palsy. About STEPtember 2023 This year’s STEPtember is the 7th annual event that raises money for cerebral […]
* Guest submission by Charmaine Lewis In a world brimming with stories, there are some tales that shatter norms and redefine narratives. Brace yourselves for the inspiring journey of “Feelings of Invisibility,” an award-winning short documentary directed by Charmaine Lewis, set to premiere on Vimeo on August 29, 2023. A Tale of Triumph Over Adversity […]
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