Let’s face it, life is more fulfilling when we are happy and pursuing our interests. It’s more meaningful when we are with those we love and care about. This forum is for everyone that is attempting to pursue their dreams, find their purpose, overcome their hurdles and intent on enjoying the journey. What interests you?
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When the needs of your child become emotionally or physically complex, there are a surprising number of individuals who are willing and able to provide assistance. For some, a housecleaning service and a weekly visit from the traveling nurse may be sufficient while others may require in-home, round-the-clock nursing care. For adults, certain forms of assistance can serve as a lifeline towards independence, whether helping with personal care, providing transportation, or offering companionship. What type of assistance have you found most helpful?
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Looking for Help for a Child with CP? by admin 02/17/2016 - 11:53 |
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Productive and gainful employment is a fundamental human right, yet individuals with disabilities are far more likely to be unemployed than their able-bodied counterparts. When employed, workers with disabilities are more likely to be underpaid. It’s a maddening situation when skills and abilities go unappreciated by potential employers. What do you believe prevents individuals with disabilities from becoming gainfully employed and fairly compensated? Are the obstacles on the path to gainful employment fixable? Is enough being done to eradicate the employment gap? Share your experiences and suggestions here.
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Being able to participate in the kinds of activities that you want to, when you want to, is something that can only happen if you have a chance to explore hobbies, activities and interests. The benefits of developing interests and participating in activities are far-reaching, including social interaction, mental health, self-actualization, and a sense of accomplishment, enjoyment and belonging. What do you do for fun?
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Family Activities by admin 09/18/2016 - 09:14 |
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It is the intent of universal design standards and accessible housing advocates to build and modify architectural structures that provide barrier-free accessibility for any individual, with or without disability. Not only do people with disabilities have a functional need to live in a space unencumbered by obstruction or dysfunction, but the elderly deserve to age in place. Housing and home modifications are hot topics to families that have a member with a disability. Are you content with your housing arrangement? Is your home accessible? Is accessible housing affordable? Available? Share your opinions and advice here.
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Modifying Your Home by admin 05/13/2016 - 17:04 |
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Motor skills are often impaired to varying degrees in individuals who have cerebral palsy. The benefits of being as independently mobile as possible are far reaching, from muscle strength and dexterity to quality of life and mental wellbeing. Children with motor dysfunction greatly benefit by early interventions and therapies and adults are encouraged to maintain health and fitness. In the process of managing orthopedic health, there are many questions and concerns about treatments, therapies, motion and gait analysis, orthotics, medications and surgery. This is a forum to share your questions and concerns; your experience and success.
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Does your child wear AFOs? by admin 10/19/2016 - 10:19 |
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By our very nature we are social creatures who value human interaction, acceptance and support. Friends and family are among our closest confidants and trusted allies. The ability to develop socially requires self-esteem, the ability to communicate, and opportunity. This forum is designed to discuss ways in which persons with cerebral palsy can promote and engage in activities with others, network, maintain working relationships, form supportive friendship circles, date, marry and parent.
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Pokemon GO! by admin 07/12/2016 - 13:25 |
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There was a day when participating in competitive sports and extracurricular athletic activities were inconceivable for individuals with special needs. Thankfully, those days are over. Individuals with cerebral palsy are competing in triathlons, scaling mountain peaks, competing in the Paralympics and joining local gyms. Nowadays, for every form of play and recreation, there is a modified version that makes participation and inclusion possible. Whether participating in organized sports or solitary endeavors, the key lies in developing interest levels, ascertaining abilities, identifying adaptive approaches, and modifying a process, or two. At times, a little creativity is all that’s required. What do you like to participate in? How does it make you feel?
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Staying Active by admin 05/13/2016 - 17:21 |
