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November 13, 2018November 9, 2018

Don’t Give Up on Pursuing Your Dream Job

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

Currently, the unemployment rate is low because there are more jobs available. However, for someone with a disability, finding gainful employment continues to be a struggle. Too often, employers ... Read more

November 6, 2018November 5, 2018

I Finally Learned to Accept My Cerebral Palsy in Stressful Situations

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

Cerebral palsy is one of the most diverse disabilities because each type is different than the other. The form of cerebral palsy I have is a complicated one. I’d ... Read more

October 30, 2018October 26, 2018

The Way to Stop Bullying Is By Speaking Out

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

Could you ever imagine your child bullying someone? Did you ever bully anyone? Were you or your child bullied? People with disabilities are significantly more likely to be bullied. ... Read more

October 9, 2018October 8, 2018

Escape Room Adventures with Cerebral Palsy

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

Can you believe that it’s October already? I went shopping today, and I saw Christmas decorations displayed! Let’s slow down a bit and enjoy each season as it comes. ... Read more

October 2, 2018September 28, 2018

University’s Popular On-site Attendant Care Program Faces Changes

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

Students with disabilities are gaining access to higher education more than in the past. Accessibility laws have helped greatly, but some students require more than access to be successful. ... Read more

September 18, 2018September 14, 2018

A Day at an Amusement Park Helped Me Forget About Cerebral Palsy

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

Before reading this, recall memories where you felt complete freedom. Cerebral palsy robs people of that feeling almost every second of the day. Sometimes, however, we forget we have ... Read more

September 4, 2018August 30, 2018

Advice to Help People with Disabilities at the Salon

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

Going to a hair salon is a unique adventure for people with cerebral palsy. Sitting still through hair washing and a styling session can be difficult. I often find ... Read more

August 7, 2018August 3, 2018

Camping with Cerebral Palsy Is Fun and Challenging

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

Camping isn’t on the top 10 list of activities for people with disabilities. Growing up, I went to a summer camp for children with disabilities, but I stayed in cabins ... Read more

July 31, 2018July 30, 2018

Making Beaches Wheelchair-accessible

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

Summer is a terrific time of year, especially when you’re a child. There’s no school, no homework, and sometimes a family vacation to look forward to. When I was ... Read more

July 27, 2018July 25, 2018

After Hunting, I’ve Found Some Exciting New Possibilities for Accessible Summer Fun

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

Every year around this time, with summer in full swing, a couple of things have remained constant for as long as I can remember. The first is that my ... Read more