Experiences from those living with a disability
Author and speaker, Lorraine Cannistra was once a “poster child” for United Cerebral Palsy in 1974. Her experiences back then have influenced her even to this day and she recently shared her memories with UCP. Take a look back 40 years and read how things have changed.
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There are many opinions that exist when it comes to curing a disability. Some people want it, some don’t and some couldn’t care less about it. UCP recently interviewed Abbey Curran and Sean Gray, two young adults with cerebral palsy to get their thoughts on this topic…
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Lorraine Cannistra, former Paralympian and current author, speaker and wheelchair ballroom dancer recently shared her personal experiences with disability. She recalls the first moment she truly understood what could be accomplished when focusing on what she can do…
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Daman Wandke is a User Interface Analyst who consults with numerous large companies on how they can improve their information technology accessibility. He also happens to have cerebral palsy and does not buy into the idea that he needs to be cured. “Yes, my body works differently but it’s not broken, nor sick, nor does it need to be cured,” Wandke explains….
Read More of "I Don’t Need a Cure"Guest blog post by Dalila Castillo. Originally appeared as a featured story on the Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation’s website on July 23, 2013. Have you ever felt different? If you’ve lived at least one day as an adolescent, chances are, the answer is yes. I am no exception, as my physical weakness provides a constant…
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Are you a person with a disability who has ever wondered whether or not you would one day become a parent? Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2014, Kelsey Kleimola, shares her journey to parenthood.
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Here’s the personal story of Ula, who has challenges due to cerebral palsy as well as the normal ups and downs common to many people with and without disabilities. Her secret to living a life without limits? Taking care of herself and pursuing the things that make her happy, rather than focusing on other’s expectations.
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Lachlan Nicholson discusses the taboo topics of living with a disability and reminds everyone that people with disabilities are ordinary folks just trying to get by like their bipedal counterparts– perhaps just a little more slowly.
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