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The following post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links to books will help you fulfill my CP awareness recommendation, “Get to know the individuals with cerebral palsy.” As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To begin, know this post will not cover actual celebrities with cerebral palsy (CP). Names ranging from actors RJ…
Links to the Revival Gear hat light are Amazon affiliated links. As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Darkness surrounds you. Consequently, each step becomes a mystery. Any dips, cracks, gaps, or other obtrusions in the landscape hidden away. An especially troubling scenario when living with cerebral palsy (CP). Seeing the path ahead…
Instantly after hearing the words, my mouth twitched. Hesitancy grasping me. Should I say something? The comment possessed innocent intentions, a compliment in fact. Yet the wording emboldened disability stereotypes. “Zach is the most non-disabled, disabled person I’ve met.” Even sharing the story here leaves me feeling guilty. The person who said that meant well.…
Enjoying the holiday season can prove challenging when living with cerebral palsy. Lacking accessibility and/or wintery conditions may turn festive occasions into real-life nightmares. Or even worse, leave you a spectator. Watching everyone else celebrate while you spend the holidays alone. To prevent this, guest blogger Eric Tress offers practical tips for getting involved in…
*The following post is sponsored by Millercare Mobility Specialists, the leading mobility aids company in the North West of England. A quiet stigma frequently surrounds mobility aids. Negativity which manifests in various ways. Whether walking aids like a walker or cane. Or mobility devices such as a wheelchair or scooter. Sometimes the stigmatizing reflects within…
Frequently social media gets viewed negatively. No matter if Facebook, Twitter, or another platform, controversy tends to lurk. A joking exchange escalates to high tension. Behavior ranging from simply immature to downright mean, fractures lives. These scenarios craft unpleasant perceptions about social media. Admittedly, the pessimistic view possesses merit. However, the negativity also risk overshadowing…
*Links to the Amazon sales page for If At Birth You Don’t Succeed by Zach Anner are affiliated links. As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Hilarious yet heartfelt just begins to describe Zach Anner’s memoir If At Birth You Don’t Succeed. The author’s name may sound familiar. Anner did convince many cerebral…
*Disclaimer- I am in the Custom Ink affiliate program. As such I will receive commission from sales generated after you click any Custom Ink links within today’s post. Although incentive, my main goal remains to help you enjoy a successful Custom Ink fundraising campaign. Everyone has a story. Perhaps yours leaves you especially passionate about…
Disclaimer: Recently I received some complimentary Active 365 toe separators in exchange for writing an honest product review. Please note I am NOT a medical professional. The proceeding review remains based off two factors. First, my personal experiences wearing Active 365 toe separators. Secondly, my second hand knowledge regarding how somebody walks. Anyone who…
Laughter, including my own, met the joke. “That’s Zach’s adult sippy cup!” Yet there remains no joke about the newfound independence I discovered thanks to my “adult sippy cup.” The joking descriptor actually describes my Aladdin travel mug. After repeatedly struggling to independently get coffee, I turned to my aforementioned Aladdin travel mug. The container…