Like most disabilities, individuals with Cerebral Palsy (CP) have different needs and abilities. While one individual may need a device to help with communicating, another may need special writing tools designed specifically for people with muscle strength problems. According to United Cerebral Palsy, Assistive Technology (AT) often plays a vital role in the lives of [...]
There are certain milestones during a child’s development that should be reached at certain stages of his or her life. When these milestones are not reached it is possible that a child may have a neurological disorder such as cerebral palsy, stroke, brain injury or developmental delay. Unfortunately, in many cases a child may be misdiagnosed [...]
A few months ago we shared Liliya’s Story with you. In short, Liliya Bromberg is a 21 year old girl with Cerebral Palsy. Liliya lives in a small one-bedroom apartment with her parents. As any young woman would want, Liliya desperately needs friends and independence. Providing Friendships For years Friendship Circle had been providing friends for individuals [...]
Lee Ridley is a unique talent. He is a stand up comic with no voice. That’s right he can’t talk. So how does he perform? Watch this video below to see how Lee otherwise known as Lost Voice Guy works the crowd (can’t see the video? click here). As you saw in the video Lee has [...]
Liliya Bromberg is a charismatic and sweet young woman whose energetic laughter fills Friendship Circle. Liliya is 21 years old. She was born in Russia and diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy as a baby. When Liliya was four, her parents sacrificed a lot to bring her to the United States so she could receive better medical [...]
There is a misconception that individuals with cerebral palsy do not have the skills to compete in the workplace without support or accommodations. It’s time to take a look around you and realize that among the special needs community you have some amazingly talented people in the workforce. Whether it’s in technology, education, the arts or another [...]
For true Hockey fans 24/7 on HBO is must see TV. For the second straight year HBO ran a four part reality show that tells the story of hockey life in between games. This year the spotlight shines on the New York rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers as they prepare for the Winter Classic, the [...]
An amazing new documentary has just been released of one man’s mission to overcome his Cerebral Palsy and raise money for individuals with special needs. Beyond Limits is a testament to the fact that despite ones challenges in life. Hard work, determination and motivation can go a long way to reaching your life’s dreams and [...]
Have you ever heard Dopa-responsive dystonia? To be honest with you I had not and neither did the parents of Noah and Alexis Beery. On this Today Show Segment Retta and Joe, parent’s of Noah and Alexis shared how doctor after doctor diagnosed the twins as having Cerebral Palsy. After years of research the Berry’s [...]
Looking for some great special needs documentaries or books? Have you tried going to your local library or gone online and been overwhelmed with the thousands of books written on the subject? We try and make your life a bit easier with the Special Needs Book & Video Series. The Special Needs Book & Video Series will [...]
