Cerebral Palsy
Disability-Focused TV Shows Nominated For Emmys
Two television shows starring individuals with developmental disabilities are each up for multiple Emmy Awards.
Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Sets Medical Malpractice Record
In what attorneys say is the largest such verdict ever in the United States, a jury awarded the family of a girl with cerebral palsy $229.6 million over the circumstances surrounding her birth.
Nightclub For Adults With Disabilities Fosters Love, Friendship And Inclusion
At what might be the only club of its kind in the country, hundreds of people with developmental disabilities come to dance, make friends and be like anyone else out for the night.
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For Adults With Special Needs, Demand For Housing Outpaces Supply
As an apartment complex for those with developmental disabilities breaks ground in one of the nation's most expensive real estate markets, advocates say the new units barely make a dent.
ABC Calls It Quits On ‘Speechless’
A network comedy centering on the experiences of a teen with a developmental disability and his family is no more.
Flaws Exposed In State’s Care Of Those Without Guardians
One man's tumor offers a cautionary tale for any family that lacks legal guardianship of a loved one who, because of a developmental disability, cannot make medical decisions.
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Despite High Need, Dental Care Elusive For Those With Special Needs
People with developmental disabilities face enormous barriers to adequate and timely dental care. Many dentists either avoid treating these patients or lack the skills needed to do so.
Program For Variously-Abled Adults Working To End Social Isolation
Through sessions twice a month, a hangout for those with developmental disabilities — including many with limited communication — is promoting social interaction alongside crafts and games.
Telemedicine Broadening Access To Care For Those With Cerebral Palsy
In rural and underserved communities, children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities are seeing specialized clinicians without ever leaving town, thanks to a pilot program.
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Rare Gene Mutation Could Be Mistaken For Cerebral Palsy
A gene mutation discovered in 2013 is known to affect just 100 people, but doctors say many with the condition probably have been misdiagnosed with cerebral palsy or other disorders.
Pediatricians Urged To Coordinate Therapy For Kids With Disabilities
Doctors are being told to do more to ensure that children with disabilities have access to needed therapies while steering clear of unproven treatments.
Walmart Employees With Special Needs Fear Losing Jobs
As retail giant Walmart moves away from "people greeters" in favor of "customer hosts" at the front of its stores, some employees with disabilities are finding themselves out of a job.