Cerebral Palsy
Growing Up Is Hard, Especially For Young People With Disabilities
Young adults with disabilities say the transition to adulthood is filled with extra challenges and schools, disability providers and health officials need to better prepare families.
Ashton Kutcher’s Twin Didn’t Want To Be ‘The Face Of Cerebral Palsy.’ Now He’s Glad
Michael Kutcher was once upset with his famous twin brother, Ashton, for revealing his cerebral palsy diagnosis on national TV, but today he says he's grateful for the platform it's given him.
Southwest Airlines Grounds Family Of Boy With Disabilities Over Mask Resistance
The family of a child with disabilities says they were not allowed to board a Southwest Airlines flight after a flight attendant raised concerns that the boy would not wear a mask.
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Teen’s Documentary About Life With Disabilities To Screen Worldwide
The film, with an introduction by actress Ashley Judd, comes with a teaching toolkit and will be sent to 1.8 million American teachers before it's shown in 150 countries around the world.
Boston Marathon Icon Known For Pushing His Son’s Wheelchair Dies At 80
Dick Hoyt — who pushed his son with cerebral palsy in more than 1,200 distance races and inspired people around the world to include those with disabilities in athletics — has died.
Coronavirus Pandemic Takes Toll On Disability Community
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have been especially vulnerable to the social and emotional upheaval brought on by the pandemic and they face heightened health risks too.
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Women’s Clinic Specializes In Patients With Disabilities
At one of a handful of centers that offers specialty gynecology appointments for women with disabilities, scales and exam tables are accessible and staff provide more personalized care.
Woman With Cerebral Palsy Found Alive At Funeral Home Dies
A 20-year-old with cerebral palsy who was pronounced dead and then found alive at a funeral home in August has died as a result of injuries related to the incident, her family's attorney said.
‘Significant Portion’ Of Cerebral Palsy Cases Genetic, Study Suggests
Long thought to be associated with problems at birth, new research indicates that a substantial number of cerebral palsy cases may be genetically based.
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Funeral Home Finds Woman With Cerebral Palsy Is Still Alive
After an apparent seizure, a 20-year-old with cerebral palsy was pronounced dead and kept in a body bag for hours before funeral home employees discovered that she was very much alive.
Amid Pandemic, Young Kids With Special Needs Missing Out On Services
As COVID-19 disrupts the transition from early intervention to school, children are going without occupational, physical and speech therapies and other services they're entitled to.
How People With Special Needs Are Coping With The Pandemic
Both children and adults with developmental disabilities are struggling to adapt to the myriad of changes that the coronavirus pandemic has brought to nearly every facet of life.