Columns

June 26, 2018June 22, 2018

Woman with Cerebral Palsy Climbs Tallest Mountain in Africa

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

Expeditions can challenge anyone. However, no matter how challenging, a physically difficult goal is beneficial for people with cerebral palsy. Working on controlling, strengthening, and loosening muscles helps with ... Read more

June 19, 2018June 15, 2018

Graduation Is a New Beginning — Make It a Bright One

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

My son, Jason, graduated from pre-kindergarten last week. I noticed all kinds of graduations on social media from my friends and family. Graduation is a bittersweet moment. On the ... Read more

June 15, 2018June 13, 2018

What Is Health Anxiety and Do I Have It?

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

I started working on sorting out my mental health issues a few months ago by going to talk therapy, mainly because panic attacks have been a genuine struggle for me. ... Read more

June 12, 2018June 8, 2018

Thanks to an Excellent Teacher, a Student with Cerebral Palsy Goes Camping

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

Imagine that you are an elementary school student, and your entire class is going on an overnight camping trip. Of course, you would like to go and you start ... Read more

June 8, 2018June 6, 2018

Reclaim Your Spoons: Tips for Staying Organized with Cerebral Palsy

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

Hey everyone, a couple things before I get into this column: First, this month I plan to roll out audio with my column so I can extend my “readability” ... Read more

June 5, 2018June 1, 2018

Think Wisely About the Plastic Straws Ban — We May Need a Compromise

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

How many times a day do you have something to drink? For most people, drinking is as easy as picking up a glass and taking a sip. However, for ... Read more

June 1, 2018May 30, 2018

5 of the Best Ways to Manage Your Chronic Life

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

A few months ago, my life was so busy that it felt like everything was spiraling out of control — my body and mind included. As most people find ... Read more

May 29, 2018May 25, 2018

The Joys of a Puppy When You Have Cerebral Palsy

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

Caring for a puppy is a huge commitment. Puppies are adorable, and they pull at your heartstrings. But along with their intense cuteness and personality come responsibility and time. ... Read more

May 25, 2018May 23, 2018

Awkward Moments and More Representation

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

Having a disability means that you’ve probably experienced some rude and awkward moments. These might include someone staring at you too long in the checkout line at the store, ... Read more

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