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. . . Karen's Circle of Friends . . .

 

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Karen Lynn is a dear friend.

I thought I'd share with the group my travels. I am an adjunct professor of history at Kean University in New Jersey. I am also a DLtt, student at Drew University. In 2006, I traveled to Australia, to research counter-insurgency. To all my CP brothers and sisters, the land down under is everything you could want in a vacation and a place to learn.

I, spent four days in Syndey eating wonderful food, including one dinner of grilled kangaroo, which tasted like steak. Then, myself and my two compatriots, Leslie Fenelli, and her daughter Hannah, also advocates, drove to Canberra the capitol, and spent another six days, looking up archives my idea of a good time, and eating sweets at night. It was a once in a life time trip, that I hope to repeat soon, with Karen or one of you!

Sean

 

Thanks for your story. We live with it every day. My son (now 27) has a learning disability. He will never be able to express himself like you. He understands the basics of life but not complex issues and is football mad. He finds difficulty in talking and is frustrated when people don’t understand.

Yet the Government here expects him (and others) to get a paid job. Employers will offer him unpaid work but not paid work. Believe me over in the UK we have to fight for people with LD. In 2006 the local college terminated courses for 150 students with 2 weeks notice - they have never been replaced. People with LD are not recognized as equals in society. Its tough out there.

Mike

 

I would like to share a change for the better in my workplace.
I had turned the other cheek for about ten years whenever a co-worker would yell at me, but I recently stood up to her in the presence of another co-worker. Since then, this person has not yelled at me. I just realized that God didn't create me to be a doormat. I hope this helps someone else. I have mild spastic quad CP and am 54 years old. God bless you.

Mark

 

Hi, my name is Donna.  I have spastic Cerebral Palsy with a speech impairment. When I was seventeen years old, I left home for a year to go to a college for young disabled people.  This college was in the north of England, in a place called Lancaster. I learnt how to do many things for my self, like dress myself, type on an electric typewriter, and cook. Not only did I learn to live without my mom, but I gain my own independence and freedom. There were caregivers to care for me as well.  These people taught me how to look after myself, too! Every Saturday, we would all go to town and spend our weekly money. I had so much fun there. 

I could have stayed on for another years, but left after the first, as I got home sick. I am writing this blurb to give hope to all those like myself.  If anybody out there is reading this, or thinking of going to college I would highly recommend it. I want to bring some hope and encouragement to those like myself. If you'd like to chat I'd like that too! My email address is: donnahughes1963@hotmail.com

 

Hi. My name is Shannon. I am 32 years old and I have mild cerebral palsy. I have muscle spasms and a speech impairment. I also have problems with my motor skills and balance. I teach 3 year olds at a daycare. I really enjoy working with young children. I sing in a choir and I also sing solos at church. I always loved to sing, Singing usually seemed allot easier to me than speaking, I started singing in church choirs when I was 4 years old. I have been singing solos for about 5 years now. Presenting solo has help improved my confidence level. I am a very shy person, but when I am on the stage singing I do not let my shy personality get the best of me. I just sing for the glory of God. Through my solos others are blessed, because I give my all to God. I like listening to Christian music. I like to hang out with my friends. I am interested in hearing from others with cerebral palsy.

Shannon

 


Hi! My name is Jessica and I am a 30-year-old mom with an 8-year-old daughter with mild cerebral palsy. I am also married and have a 6-year-old daughter as well. I live in Pennsylvania and am a stay at home mom. My daughter has spastic diplegia where her cerebral palsy affects mainly her legs but also her left side is tighter.  She uses a walker and a wheelchair. She is delayed physically, motor skills, some speech delays, and learning delayed. She is in 1st grade and gets learning support in the morning and in regular 1st grade in the afternoon. I would love to hear from anyone who can offer advice and encouragement. I look forward to getting your email. Please email me at lahl47@hotmail.com.  It is under my mom’s name Leslie.