Jessica Grono is an educator, speaker and writer. Jessica has a degree inEducation. She is a wife and mother of two children. Jessica has several blogs because she enjoys educating people on cancer, cerebral palsy, parenting and general knowledge. Jessica is former Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania.
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 one hand, you feel ecstatic because you’ve accomplished something monumental. On the other hand, you are closing the door…
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 to feel excited. But then you remember your physical disability and realize that a nature hike would probably be…
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 many of us with physical disabilities, drinking is a lot more complicated. People who have disabilities often refuse…
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. One important tip I’ve learned is to research dog breeds before getting a puppy because different breeds require varying…
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 I enjoy traveling and exploring new areas. Last June, we went to Baltimore, Maryland, for a weekend to celebrate…
Sitting at a buffet-style restaurant, I look around at all of the delicious food spread out in front of me. I’m starving, but I need to be patient while others are eating. My patience isn’t because I am a super-nice person (though I hope I am). Rather, I…
Cerebral palsy affects speech patterns and communication for many (not all) with the disorder. Having a speech impediment as a child made it difficult for me to maintain friendships and be taken seriously by some adults. Although I had speech therapy, I would have benefited from a little…
April is a strange month for me. Spring, flowers, and warmer weather are all associated with April — new beginnings. April pushed me to a radically new beginning 11 years ago. My first husband, an abusive man, committed suicide in 2007, unexpectedly leaving me as a single mother with…
Summer will finally return soon. Many of us had a long, bitter, and cold winter. Each season has a different effect on cerebral palsy. Muscles react to cold and warm weather differently, and sometimes it’s difficult to know how to adjust or ease some of the muscle tension and…
Imagine going to the mall with a wheelchair-accessible van and all handicapped-accessible spaces are taken, but no one has a proper tag to park there. Or you’re in a wheelchair and need to use the bathroom, but others are in the handicapped stall when they have no good excuse…
School violence, unfortunately, is on the minds of thousands of people. Protection of our children is extremely important, and it is imperative to find the right plan to keep everyone safe. As more schools implement drills and plans to protect children and staff, children with disabilities aren’t included…
International Women’s Day happened last week, and I’m happy to celebrate all of the amazing women I know and those I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting. Being a woman is terrific because we have superhero qualities and can turn them on as easily as a switch…
