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When I was a child, I absolutely loved going to amusement parks. I give much credit to my parents, who carried me up and down flights of stairs just ... Read more

June 20, 2017June 19, 2017

Feeling Insecure and Having Cerebral Palsy

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

Although I am 41, I still have insecurities about having cerebral palsy. I believe that from the moment you realize that you are different than others, you psychologically feel different ... Read more

June 13, 2017June 12, 2017

Why Medicaid Is So Important to Those with Cerebral Palsy

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

Medicaid is at the forefront of people’s minds who have disabilities or are the parents of children with disabilities. Changes are happening to our healthcare system that hopefully will improve ... Read more

June 9, 2017June 8, 2017

What to Do When You’ve Had a Bad Doctor Experience

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

We all have had at least one experience when a doctor either behaved badly or treated us in a way we didn’t feel we deserved. “He could have spoken ... Read more

June 6, 2017June 6, 2017

Renewing My Experience with Pilates Classes and Exercise

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

As a breast cancer survivor and a person with cerebral palsy, staying healthy is very important to me. Exercise helps keep muscles conditioned and it is good for overall health. ... Read more

June 2, 2017June 1, 2017

The Anxiety of Going Out

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

Most people don’t think twice about going out, whether with a new friend or on a date. Their phones buzz in their pockets with opportunities, and they are able ... Read more

May 30, 2017May 28, 2017

12 Lessons for Parents after a Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis

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

Being a parent to a child with cerebral palsy can require more involvement than parenting a child without a disability. Your entire world changes the moment you find out your child ... Read more

May 23, 2017May 22, 2017

8 Activities for Your Preschooler with Cerebral Palsy

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

Preschool-age children are so much fun and their little minds race at full-blast. When a child has cerebral palsy, the fun doesn’t need to stop. In fact, children with ... Read more

May 19, 2017May 18, 2017

Life Isn’t Fair: What That Means to a Chronically Ill Person

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

We’ve all heard the phrase “life isn’t fair,” and maybe even said or thought it. Perhaps you’ve whispered it to yourself after failing a test you’ve really studied for, ... Read more

May 16, 2017May 16, 2017

On Being a Mother with a Disability

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

Coping with a disability brings a unique dimension to motherhood. Being a good, responsible and loving mother takes a lot of energy and time. Mothers don’t get a practice ... Read more