Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy

The sister of a Sydney man who died alone at home after his NDIS support payments were cut off is demanding an inquiry to establish how he was allowed to fall through the cracks. David Harris, 55, was living with a serious psychiatric condition that made it challenging to manage his diabetes, when he missed an annual review appointment with the National Disability Insurance Agency, and his payments were subsequently cut off. Leanne Longfellow, sister of David Harris, who died alone in his Parramatta home after missing an NDIS review appointment and having his payments cut off.Credit:Ben Searcy Last July, his sister Leanne Longfellow became concerned when she was not able to get in touch with David over the phone Continue reading →

Lawyer Comments:See the second section of this article for legal commentary on victims rights from sexual abuse attorney Brian Kent. A caregiver who used to work for United Cerebral Palsy of Greater New Orleans has been arrested for allegedly physically and sexually abusing a man he was tasked to care for. Continue reading →

The settlement includes an advance payment of 1.2m to meet care needs, plus 500,000 general damages and 400,000 in past special damages. Continue reading →

The death of a South Australian woman with cerebral palsy who was forced to live in "disgusting and degrading" conditions is a "deeply distressing case", the man leading the disability royal commission says. Ronald Sackville QC says his inquiry may also look directly into the plight of Ann-Marie Smith, who had been receiving full-time care through the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The 54-year-old died in hospital in April from septic shock, multiple organ failure, severe pressure sores and malnourishment. Continue reading →

As our community confronts the coronavirus crisis, we applaud the frontline workers keeping us safe and healthy, including medical personnel and first responders and the essential service workers that keep society running but are often overlooked. Wed like to add the 150,000 direct support professionals in California to the group of unsung heroes rising to the occasion. DSPs help people with developmental disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, to learn self-care skills, find jobs and live independently. Continue reading →

A 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has walked 26 laps of his house and garden to thank a charity that gave him his best friend and pet, his dog Waldo. When he was born, Lewis Hemingway from Newton-le-Willows was starved of oxygen during his birth, resulting in him having cerebral palsy and struggling to walk. He had an operation on his spine in Alder Hey Children's Hospital to help rewire the nerves in his legs but has been doing physio therapy with his walker to practice his walking. Continue reading →

An eight-year-old boy with cerebral palsy is embarking on his own Captain Tom-style walking challenge - and he has already raised over 3,000 for charity. Zach Eagling, from Liversedge, aims to complete 2.6km in laps around his garden before his ninth birthday on June 16. His condition, which he was diagnosed with at the age of three, means he has difficulties in his movement and cognitive development, so he has set himself a mammoth task Continue reading →

My legs dont work as well as they should, Omar Syed says. His mild-mannered alter ego clerks at Michael E Continue reading →

More than 150 artists from across the world are helping a young boy from Essex finish his painting project. Noah, who's 11 years old, was born with hydrocephalus and he also has cerebral palsy and epilepsy. To keep him busy during lockdown, hes been painting on bits of cardboard from his home in Dedham near Colchester. Continue reading →

CALGARY -- When Calgary mother Kim Dunn woke up on the morning of Thursday May 7, she was devastated to discover that her daughters special needs bicycle was stolen. I was shocked and I couldnt understand why somebody would steal it because its heavy and not an easy bike to maneuver, she said. Its such an important bike for my child because it helps her balance, her independence, and it really would boost her self-esteem. Continue reading →