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If you’ve been reading this column awhile, you know I’ve been talking about physical therapy for a long time. We’ve talked about how powerful and beneficial it can be ... 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

August 8, 2017August 8, 2017

Reminiscing and Hoping for a Successful School Year

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

As I say every year, I cannot believe how fast summer goes by, and I’m a mom of two. Back-to-school time always has me reflect on my own school ... Read more

August 4, 2017August 3, 2017

Why You Should Start Calling Yourself Disabled

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

Earlier today, I was telling a story about how I rejected calling myself disabled for a long time. As fate would have it, The Mighty newsletter featured a post ... Read more

August 1, 2017July 31, 2017

Advice on Landing the Perfect Job

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

Finding a job is a normal activity for most adults, because it’s essential to earn an income and be productive in society. When you have a disability, especially cerebral ... Read more

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017

Nothing Easy About Personal Care — for the Attendant or the Patient

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

Someone once said to me that my life was very easy. I looked at them with a puzzled expression because, although I’m not one to complain, easy isn’t how I would ... Read more

July 21, 2017July 20, 2017

July Is National Wheelchair Beautification Month

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

Have you checked out your wheelchair lately? July is the month to make it beautiful to match your personality, because it is National Wheelchair Beautification Month. Time to show ... Read more

July 21, 2017July 20, 2017

My Physical Therapists Were Tough, But They Helped Me Grow

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

So, if you didn’t know, a little over a month ago I received Botox and had a bit of a long, slow, bumpy recovery. I’m doing well now, and ... 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