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2 weeks ago

'Someone faked my death on TikTok'

Grace Wolstenholme highlighted the dangers of misinformation, stating, 'There's a lot of bad people on social media, so you do need to check the facts.' She experienced distress over a death hoax that misrepresented her condition, leading to significant personal and professional impact.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Carer's allowance: woman who won case against DWP calls for end to sickening harassment'

I can't believe what they're putting people through, she said. [I'm] just a law-abiding person, who has never broken the law in my life. I've always tried to do things by the book.
UK news
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

One woman's fight to remove barriers for aspiring doctors with disabilities

Taylor Carty, diagnosed with cerebral palsy, strives to become a doctor and advocate for increased representation of people with disabilities in medicine.
London music
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Paralympian vanishes after flying to Vegas to watch WrestleMania 41

A Paralympic cyclist from the UK, Samuel Ruddock, is missing in Las Vegas after traveling to attend WrestleMania 41.
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Philadelphia parents remember the moment Pope Francis blessed their son, and changed their lives

Pope Francis's 2015 blessing of a boy with cerebral palsy inspired kindness and support for the family.
The event showcased the Pope's impact on individuals and the community's response.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Idaho teen with autism shot by police dies after being removed from life support

"Everybody was trying to tell the police, no, no. Those four officers didn't care. They didn't ask what was happening, what was the situation."
Black Lives Matter
Parenting
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months ago

Man jailed for murder of happy' baby daughter he shook in a violent rage in Camden

Kyle Kitchen was sentenced for the murder of his daughter after causing severe injuries leading to her death.
The impact of child abuse exemplified in this tragic case.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

How Lily Collison, the mother of Stripe brothers John and Patrick, is giving hope to sufferers of conditions like cerebral palsy and scoliosis

Lily Collison uses her personal experience as a parent of a child with cerebral palsy to help others through educational books.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'My daughter has cerebral palsy and I'm so proud of how she has opened up other people's eyes to disability'

Accessing disability services for children with cerebral palsy remains difficult for parents.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Inside a Long Island man's journey from struggles with cerebral palsy to launching a skincare line with unique family remedies

Atul Bhatara's skincare line blends traditional Indian remedies with modern skincare, promoting both physical and emotional empowerment.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

Inspirational Hornchurch three-year-old with cerebral palsy takes on 5km trike ride

Mia North is fundraising through a trike ride to support the charity Wipe Away Those Tears, which aids seriously ill children in Essex.
Fundraising
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Mother's anger as disabled son (9) 'used' in 'election stunt' for 3.6m funding that never materialised

Denise McGahern's son was used as a prop in a funding announcement that did not materialize.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

This Working Life: 'Football for All is a great opportunity for kids with disabilities to get into sport'

Heather Jameson emphasizes the importance of building relationships and being proactive in career advancement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I've had seals nibble my toes!' How sunkissed Cornwall became a 422-mile surf paradise

When I went up on my first wave, I felt free for the first time in my life.
Snowboarding
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Teen With Cerebral Palsy Starts Business Making $5M a Year | Entrepreneur

Drew Davis turned his passion for hot sauce into a successful business, promoting awareness for cerebral palsy while achieving significant financial success.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

"Out of My Mind" Director Amber Sealey on Casting Authenticity and Breaking Barriers | Interviews | Roger Ebert

The creative process of directing 'Out of My Mind' involved unique methods to connect with first-time actors.
Amber Sealey emphasizes the importance of balancing technical skills with actor connection.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

He's Relitigating Settled Science!' Senator Fights Back Tears at RFK Hearing As She Talks About Vaccines And Her Son with Cerebral Palsy

Senator Hassan articulates personal concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stances on vaccines, emphasizing that her questioning stems from genuine worry, not partisanship.
US news
fromWashington Post
9 months ago

Charges dropped against deaf Black man punched, Tasered by Phoenix police

Charges against Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, were dismissed after a review revealed issues with police conduct in his arrest.
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