Boston Marathon To Honor Man With Cerebral Palsy
Dick Hoyt has pushed a wheelchair carrying his son Rick, who has cerebral palsy, across the finish line of nearly 1,100 races. Now they're set to be honored at the famed Boston Marathon.
View ArticlePope’s Embrace Of Boy With Special Needs Goes Viral
As Pope Francis made his way through thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, he plucked a boy with cerebral palsy from the crowd, creating an image that's gone viral.
View ArticleBombing Suspect Had Tie To Special Needs Community
As a picture emerges of the men suspected of bombing the Boston Marathon last week, so too are connections between the tragedy and the disability community.
View ArticleHBO Documentary Follows Beauty Queens With Special Needs
A beauty pageant just for girls with disabilities is the subject of a new documentary set to premiere on HBO.
View ArticleAthletes With Special Needs To Square Off In Cage Fight
In a matchup that may mark a first for the rough-and-tumble sport of mixed martial arts, two athletes with developmental disabilities are set to face off in a cage fight this August.
View ArticleAutism More Common In Kids With Cerebral Palsy
As the prevalence of cerebral palsy remains largely steady, new findings from researchers at the CDC suggest that kids with the developmental disorder are at higher risk of having autism too.
View ArticleOlympic Gold Medalist Credits Brother With Cerebral Palsy
Skier Alex Bilodeau says it's his brother with cerebral palsy who inspired him in his quest for Olympic glory.
View ArticleTeen To Carry Brother With Cerebral Palsy On 40-Mile Trek
An eighth grader plans to carry his 7-year-old brother with cerebral palsy piggyback on a unique 40-mile journey, all in an effort to raise awareness.
View ArticleBrothers Complete 40-Mile Journey For Cerebral Palsy
A teen trekked 40 miles over the weekend, braving the heat and rain, all while carrying his brother who has cerebral palsy in an effort to raise awareness of the condition.
View ArticleTeens With Cerebral Palsy Rate Quality Of Life High
Adolescents with cerebral palsy have a similar quality of life to others their age, a new survey suggests.
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