Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Month in March aims to increase understanding of the condition, which affects movement, coordination, and posture due to brain damage. Symptoms vary, but individuals with CP can lead fulfilling lives. Supporting them involves education, advocacy, inclusivity, and friendship to promote equality and inclusion.
Cerebral Palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect body movement and muscle coordination. It stems from brain abnormalities and is present from birth. Symptoms include muscle coordination issues, stiff muscles, and walking abnormalities. While it can't be cured, treatments like therapy and medication can improve capabilities. Extensive research is ongoing to understand its development. For more information, visit http://www.cerebralpalsy.org.
Abrielle McCollom, 24, from Ohio, shares her journey living with Right Spastic Hemiplegia Cerebral Palsy, Complex Partial Epilepsy, and Scoliosis. She overcame challenges, discrimination, and strives to empower the disabled community through her website. Her determination and positivity prove that anything is possible. She drives and hopes for more acceptance and awareness for the disabled community.
