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.
Handicapped-accessible parking spaces are for people with disabilities. In a recent news report, a disabled California man said he was physically assaulted because he asked someone not to park in a handicapped-accessible space. I don’t understand why anyone would have a problem with being asked to move out of…
Read moreFinding 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 palsy, finding an employer to hire you isn’t easy. Hiding a physical disability is nearly impossible, and a…
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 describe my life. I asked them for clarification on why they would say that. Their explanation was quite…
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 off your style along with your unique taste. Illustrator and wheelchair-user Horace Knowles had the idea…
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 and experiences with the disability and often request my advice. I have noticed an increasing number of people…
Playing sports when you have cerebral palsy is far from impossible. I play power wheelchair competitive hockey, and I enjoy playing it more than I thought I would. I’m probably not your typical sports person: I cheer on the home teams, but I don’t watch sports or…
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 so I could laugh and enjoy roller coasters, log flumes, and any other ride I wanted to experience.
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 about yourself. Often, no matter how much you do not want to feel insecure, these feelings usually find…
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 our citizens’ health and the economy overall. But some people might be confused as to why Medicaid is…
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. I am a member at my local YMCA, and I enjoy being active. Before my son came along,…
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 has cerebral palsy. Sometimes hearing the diagnosis can be difficult. Other times it can bring a sense of…
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 cerebral palsy often need stimulation more than someone without it. Love, time, and creativity always go far. Being…
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 session or training on how to raise a child. You must learn as you go and turn mistakes into wisdom. With a…
