Fresno Bee At age 3, he couldn't walk. Now he's 8, and he's scored his first touchdown Fresno Bee When Irvin Marquez, a Central Ravens coach, learned that Dylan has cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the child's brain is under development, he decided to help arrange for ... See the original post: At age 3, he couldn't walk. Now he's 8, and he's scored his first touchdown - Fresno Bee … Continue reading →

May 25, 2017 11:58 PM By David Spunt CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (CBS)Chester Countys Fugitive Unit is searching for the man accused of sucker-punching a person with cerebral palsy in a convenience store parking lot. A warrant has been issued for Barry Baker, as county officials say he is wanted for a probation violation. Baker is accused of assault as police say he is the man seen in a video mocking, then punching a person with cerebral palsy in a 7-Eleven parking lot. Sunscreen Dispensers Being Installed Throughout Philadelphia He was released on $25,000 bail related to this crime. This defendant is a bully. Every decent citizen should be outraged by the defendants conduct. The victim is to be commended for keeping his cool and notifying the police, said Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan. Police: Video Captures Suspect Punching Man With Cerebral Palsy In Face Outside7-Eleven Baker has been in and out of jail, and is on probation for a 2009 theft case. In 2007, he pleaded guilty and served time for selling flag holders from veterans grave-sites to a scrap-metal company. The Chester County DAs office says Baker failed to show up for a domestic relations matter on Thursday, … Continue reading →

Battle Ground Academy senior Benjamin Ball holds William Faulkners As I Lay Dying and a Bunsen burner lighter. The two items represent Ball's love for literature and math and science.(Photo: Shelley Mays / The Tennessean)Buy Photo During college application season, Battle Ground Academy senior Benjamin Ball struggled to select a theme for his personal essay. There was one obvious option he could write about living with cerebral palsy. But for the self-professed nerd with interests ranging from theater to physics, focusing on the neurological disorderseemed limiting. Ball did write about his cerebral palsy. But he flipped the script onthe expected adversity angle. "It's apart of me," Ball said of his cerebral palsy. "But not all of me." Related: Currey Ingram Academy grad's words of wisdom inspire others Ball has never been defined by one thing. He's gone to national competitions for speech and debate andperformed in plays and musicals. On the academic side, he's excelled in literature, philosophy, science and math. "He's what I'd call a Renaissance man," said BGA English teacher Leah Handelsman. Related: Brentwood Academy grad puts heart into helping others "Whatever he chooses to do with his life, I don't know that will be the only thing … Continue reading →

THIS is the shocking moment a sick bully mocks a man with cerebral palsy then punches him in the face. The cruel man sees his victim walk out of a store and immediately mimics his walk. West Chester Police As the disabled man turns around to confront his taunter he is hit on the side of his face with a hard blow. He staggers against his car in disbelief while holding his face as his attacker laughs and walks away. Barry Baker, who was caught mocking the 22-year-old man, is seen making a gesture with his hands as if the punch hurt. He reportedly fled the area but was arrested after police looked at footage. He was filmed targeting the young man outside a 7-Eleven in West Chester, Pennsylvania on May 10. He has been charged with assault after it is alleged he waited for the man to come out of the store and punched him. Baker has been released on bail and will return to court on May 30. Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan told KYW-TV: This defendant is a bully. Every decent citizen should be outraged by the defendants conduct. The victim is to be commended for … Continue reading →

PRYOR Brandon Mendenhall looks back now, and he understands his grandfathers motives. Mendenhall is the founder and guitarist of The Mendenhall Experiment, which is scheduled to perform at 11:30 p.m. Saturday on the AXiS Entertainment Campground Stage at the Rocklahoma music festival in Pryor. Many years ago, Mendenhall might have needed the assistance of a walker or braces to be able to navigate his way around a stage. Now he gets around just fine, thanks in part to nine corrective surgeries. Mendenhall has cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that sabotages muscle control and motor function. Never mind all that, Mendenhall decided when he was a kid he wanted to be in a rock band. Of course, he was met with a chorus of You cant do that. I heard that all day, every day, he said, adding that people told him he couldnt be this or that because his body wasnt cut out for it. Then when it came time when I had an interest in music, some doctors told my grandparents that it would be impossible for me to play an instrument. So they forbid me to do that until I was old enough to be rebellious to say, … Continue reading →