My Favorite Therapies as a Person who is Differently Abled
I was born with a medical condition called Quadriplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy which makes the muscles in my arms and legs tighter than most people. When I was a baby, my family and doctors noticed that I was not meeting my developmental milestones in balancing,
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I recently became aware that July is Disability Pride Month. As an individual with a disability, I embrace everyday challenges as well as strive to support those around me. This topic gives me a perfect segway to share my passion for advocacy and awareness with
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Part two of our special feature on CCH’s summer intern, Tristen Onofry
What would you like to tell the world about your level of ability? I am an undergraduate at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) studying Multimedia Studies: Film, Video & New Media. It was not easy getting to the point where I am today, and I couldn’t
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As a motivated and independent individual who uses specialized accessible technology and medical equipment every day, it becomes second nature to discuss the awards and accomplishments rather than the difficulties of having a disability. The journey of getting a job, a house, friendships, or going
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Save the Date for CCH Cribs for Kids 2023
When: Friday, November 10th, 2023 Where: The Sailfish Club, Palm Beach, FL Register
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Let’s Celebrate Occupational Therapy Month
Did you know that April is Occupational Therapy (OT) month? That makes it a great time to salute these highly trained healthcare professionals who make a difference in the quality of life of every patient. But, do you know the role of an OT? According
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Travel Tips for Special Needs Children
Even if you weren’t a scout growing up, you probably learned as a parent it’s always good to be prepared, particularly when traveling with children. And if your family includes a child with special needs, or any of you use medical equipment, a few extra
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sleep for infants under a year old can be unintentionally dangerous unless safety is top of mind.
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Individuals can jazz up their wheelchairs with a little spray paint and glitter or have it commercially upgraded to truly have hot wheels on the road!
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Wheelchair Battery Maintenance Do’s and Don’ts
Little hacks to help you extend the life of your battery…
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