Cerebral Palsy Alliance

In common

This Facebook clip reminded me of an experience I had a few months ago. I was walking down the street to one of the shops when I noticed a woman walking in front of me. She had Down Syndrome. Read more: In common

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2012 intentions

Hello, and Happy New Year!

The week before New Year, I always write a list of things I want to do in the next year. They aren’t resolutions (I think there is too much pressure attached to that word).  I call them my intentions. Read more: 2012 intentions

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It’s a condition, not a breed…

Hello. Yes, I know it’s been too long… How have you been?

I’ve had some new carers at my house lately. They are all lovely and nice, but one of them has this habit that drives me nuts.  He refers to me and the other clients as “(insert condition here) people”.

I’ve always lived under the assumption that I was Freya first, cerebral palsy second but it would seem that according to this well-meaning person I’m a “cerebral palsy person”. Read more: It’s a condition, not a breed…

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Technology

Technology, in particular the internet (or interweb as I call it), has changed my life. It has made me more aware with more information being available at my fingertips, whilst at the same time making me lazier – who actually goes to the supermarket that much anymore?

It has saved me a fortune in taxi fares to mundane but necessary places like banks. A fortune which I’ve been able to redirect into important investments such as shoes, music and DVDs.

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