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May 22, 2018May 18, 2018

Visiting Baltimore: My Accessibility Guide

Columns, Embracing Life on Wheels - a Column By Jessica Grono

Sometimes it’s just nice to get away from everyday life. New scenery and a change of pace can do wonders for a person’s state of mind. My husband and ... Read more

December 22, 2017December 23, 2017

5 Spoonie Tips for Surviving the Holidays

Columns, Living Life With CP - A Column by Brittney Clouse

Only nine days left in 2017, so let’s all take in a deep breath … and let it out. Is it just me, or has it been a rough ... Read more

September 15, 2017September 14, 2017

10 Tips for Self-Advocacy During the Back-to-School Season

Columns, Living Life With CP - A Column by Brittney Clouse

The back-to-school season is in full swing, and with Halloween candy hitting the shelves, I think we need to be blunt about an extremely important subject for everyone — ... Read more

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017

Tips for Being an Excellent Teacher to Students With Disabilities

Columns, Embracing Life on Wheels - a Column By Jessica Grono

As the summer closes, our attention turns toward school. School bags, pencils, crayons and other school supplies are at the forefront of parents’ and students’ minds. When the student ... Read more

July 14, 2017

Ideas About How to Navigate the Emotional Impact of a Disability

Columns, Living Life With CP - A Column by Brittney Clouse

I remember growing up in a world without the internet. I don’t think many 20-somethings today say that, but I remember that “simpler time,” a time of less pressure. ... Read more

July 11, 2017July 10, 2017

Cerebral Palsy and Transitioning into Adulthood

Columns, Embracing Life on Wheels - a Column By Jessica Grono

I have met plenty of people along the way who have cerebral palsy, mostly from my being a columnist and speaker. They email me or tell me their concerns ... Read more

June 9, 2017June 8, 2017

What to Do When You’ve Had a Bad Doctor Experience

Columns, Living Life With CP - A Column by Brittney Clouse

We all have had at least one experience when a doctor either behaved badly or treated us in a way we didn’t feel we deserved. “He could have spoken ... Read more

May 23, 2017May 22, 2017

8 Activities for Your Preschooler with Cerebral Palsy

Columns, Embracing Life on Wheels - a Column By Jessica Grono

Preschool-age children are so much fun and their little minds race at full-blast. When a child has cerebral palsy, the fun doesn’t need to stop. In fact, children with ... Read more