Moving Forward – My Story for World Cerebral Palsy Day
My name is Lisa, I’m 30 years old, and I was born a twin. My sister Andrea and I have always shared a deep bond, even though our lives took different paths. Andrea doesn’t have a disability, while I was born with spastic paresis. My Body and my speech might take a little more time, but my thoughts move fast — and so does my life.
When I was two years old, I joined a small group at Pfennigprade, Munich, that introduced my mother and me to Conductive Education. That early experience shaped everything that came after. I learned that movement is not just about the body — it’s about attitude, about taking action, about believing that progress is always possible.
Today, I live an active and fulfilling life. I travel, I attend conferences, and I work alongside Beate Höß-Zenker, my long-time mentor and partner in promoting inclusion and empowerment for people with cerebral palsy. Together, we develop projects, share our ideas on international stages, and challenge the world to see ability before disability.
Andrea often says,
“Lisa taught me that strength isn’t about muscle power. It’s about persistence, kindness, and the will to keep going.”
On World Cerebral Palsy Day, I want people to understand one thing:
“I don’t want to be admired because I live with a disability. I want to be respected because I have something to say.”
And that’s exactly what I intend to keep doing — moving, speaking, and living !