Cerebral Palsy
Book Club Doesn’t Let Disability Get In The Way
Fifteen years ago the idea of creating book clubs for people with developmental disabilities was met with skepticism. But today, chapters are thriving in 34 states and four countries.
Indoor Skydiving Offers Those With Disabilities ‘Major Rush’
For adventure seekers with special needs, an indoor skydiving range is offering a chance to soar unencumbered by their challenges.
Robotic Device Shows Promise For Kids With Cerebral Palsy
Training with a robotic device may help some kids with cerebral palsy gain strength and improve both posture and walking abilities, researchers say.
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‘Speechless’ Creator Urges Casting Of Actors With Disabilities
The creator of a prime-time comedy starring a teen with cerebral palsy is pushing other Hollywood bigwigs to cast more actors with disabilities, calling barriers to such inclusion "false."
Parents Of Those With Disabilities Fear Deportation
Anticipating a broader immigration crackdown, undocumented families are hiring lawyers and scrambling to make contingency plans for their U.S.-born children with disabilities.
Boy With Cerebral Palsy Allegedly Fed Bleach At School
In the second such case to hit a school for children with disabilities, the mother of a boy with cerebral palsy is suing alleging that his feeding tube was cleaned with bleach.
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Severe Shortage Of Direct Care Workers Triggering Crisis
Critical shortages of in-home care workers are cropping up across the country, threatening care for people with disabilities.
Study Backs Therapeutic Benefits Of Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is frequently offered for people with developmental disabilities and now a new analysis suggests that the activity really does have a therapeutic benefit.
ABC’s ‘Speechless’ Honored For Disability Storyline
A prime-time comedy focusing on a teenager with cerebral palsy and his family is getting a special commendation from the people behind the Emmy Awards.
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Group Homes Prioritizing Profits Over Safety, Investigation Finds
A multi-billion-dollar industry that runs group homes and other community-based facilities has largely supplanted institutions, but lax oversight is reportedly putting residents at risk.
Nike Improves Shoe Accessibility
Nike is taking steps toward increased accessibility with a new shoe designed to make it even easier for people with disabilities to slip their feet in and out.
Supreme Court Sides With Family In Service Dog Case
In a unanimous ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has largely sided with the family of a girl with cerebral palsy who sought to bring her service dog to school.