Silver Wheels need a good turn

By DAN HERBECK
The Silver Wheels Wheelchair Football Club, founded by Rowe in 1970, will have to fold unless Rowe can find a group of volunteers to adopt the team.

Tom Arnold wrote and stars in 'The Kid & I'

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — When Reader's Digest asked Tom Arnold to write an essay about the most inspirational person in his life, the actor and comedian chose a Holland-area native with cerebral palsy who is featured in Arnold's upcoming new film.

New technology to help children with cerebral palsy

"Those of us without disabilities can't really understand how much extra effort goes into doing the things of everyday life. In a nation of technological riches, there is no better way for engineers to use their creative talents than to find new methods and devices that help children with cerebral palsy overcome their daily barriers."

Guts and glory in miniature

By Peter FitzSimons
Last week, out at Homebush Bay, they held the NSW Primary School Athletics Championships and one of the young students from Badgery's Creek Public School, Jamy Yates, competed in the 100 metres. As he suffers from cerebral palsy, it is not easy for him to run.

embrace the race

Motivational speaker Jerry Traylor appeared at Lexington Middle School Monday afternoon to point out to students that each could impact others in a positive way and not to let negative thinking or comments stand in the way of achieving their goals.
LEXINGTON - Motivational speaker Jerry Traylor realized long ago he was different, but he also realized he could dwell on those differences and lead a miserable life, or celebrate them and move forward.

Enabling lives via technology

By Jennifer Brown
Jacob Ancell is 11, loves playing video games and joking with his school buddies. But his words are trapped inside his head.

Only technology can unlock Jacob's thoughts. Only the computer attached to his wheelchair lets Jacob, who has cerebral palsy, tell his mother he's thirsty, or introduce himself, or ask his teacher a question.

"Without technology, people underestimated his intelligence, underestimated his capability," said his mother, Holly Ancell. "Just because he doesn't have the ability to speak doesn't mean he's not thinking like we all are."

Dog on Duty

from wcax news--
Kyler Quelch comes to the Central Vermont Medical Center for regular appointments with occupational therapists.

Just two years old -- Kyler was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at eight months. His disorder impairs normal movement, but these sessions help Kyler walk and improve his muscle strength. It's one of many types of treatments the little guy must endure.

"There is definitely a fear of doctors, and anything with animals doesn't feel like therapy," says Yvonne Quelch, Kyler's mom.

The newest addition to Kyler's medical regimen is Taz. The Australian shepherd is part of a program at the medical center called animal-assisted therapy.

NLRB ruling against UCP upheld

by Jim Callaghan
The UFT scored a major victory in its ongoing battle with United Cerebral Palsy when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Oct. 14 affirmed a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board that teachers and specialists at its Brooklyn site were not supervisors, as UCP officials had claimed.

Smokey smoothes the way for teen with cerebral palsy

By Clayton Hardiman
CHRONICLE STAFF WRITER

Doors are opening for Kaylie Malinowski -- and not just the hinged variety.

Kaylie speaks of social barriers toppling. She tells of a newfound willingness on the part of strangers to approach her and strike up friendly conversation.

It wasn't always this way. People had a habit of looking through Kaylie or past her. Some spotted her wheelchair and seemed capable of seeing nothing else.