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August 23, 2019August 21, 2019

Why I Appreciate All of My Parents’ Sacrifices

Columns, Living to Inspire - a Column by Reo Kobayashi

My parents married in 1998, and one year later, I was born. My mom was given a private room in a private hospital, but shortly after that, she was ... Read more

August 16, 2019August 13, 2019

Reflections on My Life’s Ups and Downs

Columns, Living to Inspire - a Column by Reo Kobayashi

My life has been a good one, despite its ups and downs. I was born in Tokyo and during my early years of living in Japan, I experienced discrimination ... Read more

August 9, 2019August 6, 2019

Limited Accessibility: A Day in My Life

Columns, Living to Inspire - a Column by Reo Kobayashi

I’m going to take you through a day in my life. It was a day not long ago when I was by myself in public at the University of ... Read more

August 2, 2019July 30, 2019

The World from Steven’s Perspective

Columns, Living to Inspire - a Column by Reo Kobayashi

Today, I will introduce you to a young man named Steven Hachigian. I hope his story will give you a new perspective on cerebral palsy (CP). I first met ... Read more

July 30, 2019July 29, 2019

Samsung vs. Apple for Someone Who Has Cerebral Palsy

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

Technology plays an important role in the life of someone with cerebral palsy (CP). A cellphone is high on the list of items I depend on to maintain my ... Read more

July 26, 2019July 25, 2019

Our Reality, Part 3: An Open Letter to US Teachers

Columns, Living to Inspire - a Column by Reo Kobayashi

Third in a series. Read parts one and two. Dear Teachers of the United States, Hi, my name is Reo Kobayashi. I am 20 and live with cerebral palsy, ... Read more

July 19, 2019July 16, 2019

Our Reality, Part 2: An Open Letter to the Public

Columns, Living to Inspire - a Column by Reo Kobayashi

Second in a series. Read part one. Dear people, My name is Reo Kobayashi, and I live with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and visual impairment, physical conditions that affect ... Read more

July 12, 2019July 10, 2019

Our Reality, Part 1: An Open Letter to Caregivers and Assistants Around the World

Columns, Living to Inspire - a Column by Reo Kobayashi

First in a series. Dear caregivers and assistants, My name is Reo Kobayashi. I’ve lived with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and visual impairment all my life, and have had ... Read more

July 2, 2019June 28, 2019

What Does Success Mean to You?

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

The definition of success varies from person to person. It depends on how a person feels and on their capabilities and goals. As a woman who has cerebral palsy, ... Read more

June 28, 2019June 26, 2019

A Letter to My Preschool Self: ‘You Are Good Enough’

Columns, Living to Inspire - a Column by Reo Kobayashi

Dear Reo, It’s the day before you come to America. I know you’re thinking that you’re going there for a vacation like you did when you were 4 years ... Read more