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United Cerebral Palsy Association
United Cerebral Palsy Association is a nonprofit organization that helps disabled people. The organization is based in Washington, DC and managed by Stephen L. Bennett. Its official home on the web is http://www.ucp.org
Thursday, January 31, 2008
The risk of cerebral palsy in premature babies can be cut by giving the mothers magnesium sulfate just before they give birth. The mineral compound is used already to treat pregnancy-related high blood pressure and to stop early labor. The mineral is cheap and not harmful. Cerebral palsy is a serious condition and complication of premature babies. It is caused by damage to the part of the brain that controls movement. It would cause...
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I had no idea -- it's not like I go around hoping celebrities have disabled kids, but it sort of makes it seem like it can happen to anyone. Thanks to Jacqui for bringing this to my attention! QUOTED FROM US MAGAZINE Miami Vice actor Colin Farrell may have earned a reputation as a bad boy in Hollywood, but at home with his four-year-old son James, he is anything but. In a recent interview, Farrell spoke about his son's disability, a rare form of cerebral palsy...
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Years ago I watched a little boy who had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. His name was Ben. His parents were researching all types of cerebral palsy therapy & had a lot of trouble finding any type of therapy that helped him. They also didn't seem to have a lot of support. That was a long time ago. Studies, as well as support available, have advanced so much. There are more resources, support and different types of cerebral palsy therapy available now, thankfully. I often wonder how Ben is...
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Glenda Watson Hyatt is an author, a blogger and a podcaster. By the way, she also has cerebral palsy.
When Glenda was born, her disabilities were severe enough that her parents were advised to institutionalize her. They didn't. And the redhead proved the experts wrong.
I've been a friend and admirer of Glenda's since we met virtually, quite a few moons ago, on an online discussion forum. So I was quite delighted when Glenda asked me to help promote her autobiography, I'll Do It Myself, by...
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Laura Dozer, the 9-year-old daughter of former Diamondbacks President Rich Dozer and his wife, Karie, died Tuesday. Laura Dozer was born with cerebral palsy. In 2003, the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Central Arizona opened a new facility in north Phoenix bearing her name.
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Comedian Will Marfori isn't drunk, he assured the audience during his performance Monday night. He just has cerebral palsy."I'm not drunk," he said. "I know I look drunk."Cerebral palsy is a condition in the brain which causes impaired movements."Some of you (in the audience) look kind of freaked...
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Manager Willie Randolph delayed posting last night's lineup in the hope that Luis Castillo would be OK to start against the Nationals. Now it seems the Mets will be lucky if the second baseman is able to avoid the disabled list because of a strained left quadriceps.
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WASHINGTON — Increasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the nation billions for decades to come — even as the total population of America’s vets shrinks.
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VietNamNet Bridge - HCM City ’s Department of Transport and Public Works began a programme on Monday to educate 150 disabled people on traffic laws and road rules.
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In the July/August 2008 issue of American Artist, we explored Stephen Bennett's approach to painting gigantic acrylic portraits that allow him to connect with portrait clients from around the world. Take a closer look at his portraits in this online exclusive gallery.
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THE Malaysian Animal-assisted Therapy For The Disabled And Elderly Association (Petpositive) joins hands with all disabled Malaysians and organisations committed to their cause to welcome the coming into force of the Convention of Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
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ST. LOUIS (AP) -Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit, who broke his left thumb on a passed ball, was put on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday.
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ST. LOUIS - Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit, who broke his left thumb on a passed ball, was put on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday. Doumit was hurt Tuesday night muffing a high strike in the first inning of the Pirates' 8-4 win in 10 innings over St. Louis.
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