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Boy with Cerebral Palsy is Modeling
A young British boy with cerebral palsy has embarked upon a modeling career, despite the fact that he cannot talk and spends most of his time in a wheelchair. Six-year-old Joshua Lindley has cerebral palsy quadriplegia and speaks using a special talking machine similar to that used by Professor Steven Hawking. He is able to understand everything, but he was unable to respond until his mom got him the digital talking aid. With the machine, he can do things like tell him mom what he wants for dinner or what he wants to watch on TV, things that most people take for granted. The Vantage Talker machine has pictures for all the things in Joshua’s daily life, including pictures of his mother and father and the things he likes to eat. His mother got funding to purchase it through a government program. Joshua likes to be the center of attention…
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United Cerebral Palsy of NYC Expands
United Cerebral Palsy of NYC has opened up a new branch in Harlem, giving residents of Upper Manhattan and The Bronx better access to the much-needed services provided by the organization. United Cerebral Palsy of NYC serves more than 14,000 children and adults with cerebral palsy, and helps others with a range of disabilities. Working out of a single location for decades on 23rd Street in Manhattan, the organization decided it was time to expand. “People with developmental disabilities, we know it is very challenging and hard for them to have a lot of different opportunities and be exposed to meaningful activities in their lives. Being in Harlem really gives us an opportunity to provide them with those meaningful activities as well as help them to become more independent,” said coordinator of Operations Parnelle Labonte. One program participant, Jeffrey Gale, says that having a location closer to home will make…
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Man With Cerebral Palsy Earns Red Belt In Karate
A man with cerebral palsy is accomplishing something few would think possible for someone in his condition: learning karate. Aaron Timmons, a 29-year-old man in the U.K., found karate by accident. Though he had been a fan of Japanese anime, most notably Dragon Ball Z, Timmons was not looking for karate lessons. He just happened to take a trip with his sister while she searched for boxing lessons. While sitting and watching her train, he heard noises coming from another class that attracted his attention. Going over to watch the karate students, he decided to ask for instruction. “Disability or not, the criteria is still the same,” said Timothy Hill, Timmons’ instructor. “He’s not coming in here being pampered and just getting a belt. When he’s on the floor, he’s just like (everyone else).” Timmons just attained his first belt rank beyond the standard white. He is immensely proud of…
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