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For the last 10 weeks, I’ve been taking a course my college calls “Introduction to Disability Culture.” To refresh your memory, I’m a senior in college and I have ... Read more

October 17, 2017October 16, 2017

Mental Health and Cerebral Palsy

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

Cerebral palsy is a physical disability that impacts coordination and muscle tone. But what about the mental health of someone who has cerebral palsy? How does the physical disability ... Read more

October 13, 2017October 12, 2017

How to Handle People Who Stare

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

Hey! I never know how to reintroduce myself to you after being away for a while, and oddly enough, the topic at hand today is how you can reintroduce ... Read more

October 3, 2017October 2, 2017

Introducing the Philadelphia Flyers PowerPlay

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

Cerebral palsy has had a major impact on my life as well as the people important to me. A negative outlook is easy to have when thinking about living ... Read more

September 29, 2017September 28, 2017

How to Tell People You Have a Disability

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

While browsing Reddit recently, I came across a discussion about how to tell people that you have a disability. I have never had the luxury of nondisclosure because my ... Read more

September 26, 2017September 25, 2017

Stop Apologizing for Cerebral Palsy

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

Cerebral palsy varies from person to person in how it affects people. Limitations in one person might be completely different from another person. One symptom, however, remains the same ... 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

September 12, 2017September 11, 2017

Friendships Can Be Hard to Find

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

Friends are essential to life because they help guide, support and love us. Our friends keep us in line, smiling, laughing and make life worthwhile. Imagine how bland life would ... Read more

September 8, 2017September 7, 2017

10 Tips to Maintain Self-care When Going Back to School

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

We all know how important self-care is for everyone, but it can be crucial when dealing with a chronic illness. During the summer months, I strived for self-care one ... Read more

September 1, 2017August 31, 2017

How Can We Motivate Healthcare Professionals to Do More Research?

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

In July, BNS staff writer Patricia Inacio wrote a story discussing why and where children with cerebral palsy need more pain management. The article states that children with CP often ... Read more