The Power of Words – A Life Redefining Disability
I was born with Cerebral Palsy, and from the very beginning, the world seemed to measure me more by what I could not do than by what I could. People around me carried opinions, doubts, and unsolicited advice—each one a reminder that society often struggles to see beyond disability.
My Journey So Far…
I was born premature at 26 weeks gestation. All indications were that I was doing well, so well in fact that when I was five weeks or so and 5 pounds, they took me out of the incubator.
Underhålladiministratör
Ja är född 1970 Jag ar en cp skada bor i hus. Jag jobbar på Hallsta pappersbruk som unserhållsadimnistratör.
The Cerebral Palsy Journey
I’m a teenage girl living with Ataxic Left-hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy. I am currently writing a book about my CP.
Origin Story
Hello, this is my origin story (of sorts) and the only time I’ll use the word ‘United’ in a post. I’ll do it for World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025. I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three.
My struggle and strength on World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025
World Cerebral Palsy (CP) Day, OCTOBER 6, is not just a date on the calendar for me. It is a day when my challenges, achievements, and hopes join a global movement.
Breaking down barriers and building dreams
Victor, a young man with cerebral palsy who dreamed of working, was treated by the APAE of Araras. He embarked on a journey of overcoming challenges and development toward inclusion in the job market. With ongoing support from the institution’s multidisciplinary team, he participated in therapies, workshops, training, and personalized support that strengthened his autonomy, […]
We continue to build resilience
My lovely Daughter Avery Eyram Awadzi is now 12 years old and thriving, her journey has taught us resilience. In our effort to support her to live and thrive I found myself, I discovered that I have a voice that could create a positive change in the world. I discovered Advocacy and advocacy has been […]
Amplifying Voices: My Journey with the Cerebral Palsy Community
As the Communications and Engagement Specialist at Cerebral Palsy Alberta, my mission has always been clear: to amplify the voices of individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities by creating platforms where their stories can be heard, valued, and celebrated. Together with my colleague Carlos, the Community Education Coordinator at CP Alberta, we envisioned a […]
Making the Impossible Seem Possible
Green is not only my favorite color—it’s also the color that represents a cause deeply rooted in my heart. At just 18 months old, I was diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy due to a brain bleed that occurred at birth. This diagnosis changed the entire trajectory of my life. It was never part of […]