Cerebral Palsy
Disney Movie To Star Actress With Cerebral Palsy
Disney is set to release a movie centering on the experience of a sixth grader with cerebral palsy who's nonverbal, uses a wheelchair and is pursuing an inclusive education.
Atlanta Braves Greeter’s Aspirations Know No Bounds
Wilson Barron has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal, but with determination and a strong support team, he's an integral part of the Braves gameday staff, hyping up fans and helping people find their seats.
After 304 Days In The ER, Girl With Cerebral Palsy Gets A Home
Abby Bedard, 13, spent 10 months in the emergency department — a stay that highlights the shortage of services for children with disabilities.
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13-Year-Old With Cerebral Palsy Stuck In The ER Since Christmas
Her parents, hospital officials, advocates and state officials want to find a placement, but there's no place else to go.
Netflix Documentary Examines Case Of Professor Prosecuted For Sexually Assaulting Nonspeaking Man
A documentary heading to Netflix looks at the high-profile case of a professor who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a nonspeaking man who she said she spoke with using facilitated communication.
Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t Stop Woman From Completing Marathon
Emily Haberman has spastic cerebral palsy, but has ignored doctors' dour warnings of mobility limitations and says that running makes her feel normal and free.
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Kids With Medically Complex Conditions Wait Months Or Years For Specialty Care
Families are having an increasingly hard time getting appointments with pediatric specialists putting children at risk for more serious medical problems, developmental setbacks and treatment delays.
Deep-Water Pool Would Be A Godsend For People With Disabilities, Planners Say
At 130 feet, the proposed pool would be the deepest in the U.S. and offer a therapeutic deep-water diving experience for people with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Disability Caregiving At Center Of Broadway Play
A new drama opening on Broadway stars an Academy Award nominee as the mother of a child with disabilities.
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Woman With Cerebral Palsy Overwhelmed By Outpouring Of Support
After returning home from yet another lengthy hospital stay, a 32-year-old with severe cerebral palsy has received over 500 letters of encouragement from across the country.
CDC Adds Cerebral Palsy To Autism Tracking Effort
For the first time in over a decade, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention network that tracks the prevalence of autism is expanding to include another developmental disability.
Teen With Cerebral Palsy Wins $1 Million ‘Ninja Warrior’ Prize
As a kid with cerebral palsy, Vance Walker was told that he might not ever walk without some form of assistance. Now, the 18-year-old is the best ninja warrior in the nation.