Cerebral Palsy
Couples Feel Pressure To Divorce To Help Their Kids With Disabilities
Struggling to afford the specialized equipment and treatments their children with disabilities need, some couples consider divorcing so that their kids can qualify for government benefits.
New Gym Created To Help People With Special Needs Stay Fit
Some gyms have programs for people with disabilities, but at one new fitness center, the equipment, exercises and instruction are all specifically designed to meet this population's needs.
Kids Endure Long Waits For Needed Medical Equipment
In the nation's most populous state, some children with disabilities wait more than a year for wheelchairs, bath benches, commodes, specialized crutches and other crucial medical equipment.
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More Colleges Enrolling Students With Intellectual Disabilities
In 2004, just 25 colleges across the country welcomed students with intellectual disabilities on their campuses. By this fall, that number will grow to 270.
Direct Support Workers In Short Supply As Demand Surges
Agencies that offer supports to people with developmental disabilities say they are struggling more than ever to attract workers, forcing some to terminate services and decline new clients.
Blood Test May Serve As Early Predictor For Cerebral Palsy
New research suggests that a blood test could one day help doctors flag children with cerebral palsy far earlier, allowing young kids with the condition to get a head start on intervention.
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ABC Orders Up More ‘Speechless’
Television network executives are doubling down on a comedy centering on the experiences of a teenager with cerebral palsy and his family.
Caregiver Shortage Forcing Young People With Disabilities Into Institutions
A chronic and deepening shortage of home care workers is forcing scores of younger people with disabilities to move into sterile and highly restrictive institutions, including nursing homes.
Nike Turns To Runner With Cerebral Palsy To Help Design Next-Gen Shoe
One of the world's largest athletic brands is expanding its lineup of shoes specially designed for people with disabilities.
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Lack Of Quality Caregivers, Constant Turnover Tough On Families
Families of those with developmental disabilities are struggling to find trustworthy caregivers and, even when they do, it's often only a matter of time before the search begins again.
Families Moving Across The Country To Help Their Kids With Disabilities
Drawn by more generous Medicaid programs or access to treatments, families are uprooting their lives in order to find better care for their children with special needs.
Brain Stimulation May Benefit Kids With Cerebral Palsy, Study Finds
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers found that stimulating targeted areas of the brain with a mild electrical current can enhance the motor skills of children with cerebral palsy.