Top Results For: Cerebral Palsy

Dr. Alisha Rai struggled with infertility before giving birth to Aiden, who has cerebral palsy. As Joelle Tomlinson reports, Rai has found purpose in sharing her story.

Abstract: Dr.Mor Cohen-Eilig talks to Global News Morning about World Cerebral Palsy Day, a day to raise awareness, support those living with the condition and promote greater inclusion.

Both Isla and her mother have mobility issues, mom because of a stroke, and Isla due to Cerebral Palsy. In order to ensure the entire family can stay mobile, Variety helped to fund a robotic arm that lifts Isla’s power wheelchair into their van.

The community of Havelock is rallying around a special eleven-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. They held a fundraiser on Sunday to help his family buy him a specialized chair. Germain Ma has the story.

A New Brunswick dad has been looking for a book to help his special needs daughter and her classmates embrace what makes her special. After not being able to find something already in print, he decided to write it himself. Shelley Steeves reports.

Nine-year-old Oliver Demeester was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a very young age – his greatest chance at mobility relies on a medical procedure only done in the U.S. A Campbellford bakery is now aiding Oliver’s family to afford this procedure and keep Oliver walking strong. Sam Houpt reports…

Prescott was born premature and developed a condition known as PVL, which led to a cerebral palsy diagnosis in May of 2022. Prescott cannot walk or talk yet but is doing specialized physiotherapy and speech & language therapy with the help of grants from Variety.

When a Tri-Cities man ordered a cab – he expected to be treated right. But, as a person with cerebral palsy – he believes the driver kicked him out – because he was mistaken for being impaired. Aaron McArthur explains.

Hockey super fan Zander Wallin was born with cerebral palsy, but that isn’t stopping him from hitting the ice. Thanks to a pair of homemade skates, the Wallin family had a very special Christmas in Brandon.

Twin sisters – both living with cerebral palsy – received a special surprise in Regina on Friday. Daniella Ponticelli has the story.

Jess Silver, founder of ‘Flex for Access’ and author of a new book titled ‘Run, An Uncharted Direction’ speaks about her new book which documents her birth with cerebral palsy and navigating through life in a wheelchair.

When Savanna Morris, 7, plays on the swings or goes down the slides, her face lights up. But getting to the jungle gym at Columbia Elementary School is challenging for the first grader because she has cerebral palsy, a condition that affects her motor skills.

Carly Neis, who wrote and stars in “Tune to A”, explains what audiences can expect from the play that aims to share her experiences growing up in theatre with cerebral palsy.

Dana Geall is a mother, former elementary school teacher and author of See Me for Me. The newly released book was inspired by her children Taylor, Cole and Brody, triplets born prematurely, and as a result have cerebral palsy. Geall’s hope is to get the book into the hands of parents and primary school teachers...

Lucy uses a walker and manual wheelchair to get around but requires a Rifton Activity Chair to help support her weak muscles. The device will assist the 5-year-old with movement, coordination and balance

A 32-year-old Winnipeg man living with muscular dystrophy has filed a human rights complaint after his elevator in his condo broke down. He had to get family members to take apart his chair and carry him down four flights of stairs.

Tue, Aug 8: It’s going to be a historic week for a golfer at the ATB Financial Classic in Calgary, but not for reasons you might think. Against all odds, one Calgarian is competing against some of the best in the world. Lisa MacGregor reports.

Michael D. Haines is a motivational speaker from Kelowna who has cerebral palsy. To take his business to the next level, he knew he needed an effective website, so he turned to Calgary based web design company, Bow Tie Kreative.

Tue, Feb 28: An Ontario father is urging Canadian families to seek cerebral palsy surgery in Montreal before considering out-of-country treatment. Global’s Sarah Volstad reports.

Tue, Dec 5: A Moncton woman with cerebral palsy who wants to open up her own business says the government is penalizing her for wanting to work. Shelley Steeves brings us that story