Dedicating their lives to looking after their loved ones, hundreds of unpaid carers have found coronavirus lockdown tough. Continue reading →

a black woman sitting behind a microphone A few months ago I got the opportunity to have a segment on the radio where I discussed my journey with cerebral palsy, and how Ive overcome many obstacles living in a society as a person with a disability. I took the opportunity right away and went straight into the studio and began recording. When Im in the studio, I seem to forget about the lack of mobility within my body due to my cerebral palsy Continue reading →

Protests over racism and police violence continue nationwide, fueled by outrage over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was killed last month while in the custody of Minneapolis police. Authorities have arrested four Minneapolis police officers -- Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J.A. Kueng and Tou Thao -- in connection with his death Continue reading →

A 14-year veteran teacher with Limestone County Schools has made it into the top 16 finalists for state Teacher of the Year, though she'll be representing the county from her new position in DeKalb County. Special education teacher Tonia Wilburn, back row left, stands with her then-aide China Wilson and some of her students from Tanner Elementary School Skylin, Hector, Kelsey, Jah'zara, Gloriauna and Vamareus. Continue reading →

Its just an old photo, but it packs a perfect one-two punch. First, its a cool snapshot of two famous boxers meeting with Scouts more than a half-century ago. But second, its the beginning of a photographic treasure hunt to determine more info about the picture. Continue reading →

Children with cerebral palsy have more energy to play and be physically active for longer thanks to specially designed aids. Researchers have found that disabled young people can increase their energy by as much as 33 per cent by using adapted splints and footwear. A team from Staffordshire University linked up with orthotics specialists at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust for the study. Continue reading →

The new guidance from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) divides children on the shielding list into two groups - group A and group B. Children in group A, which includes those with risk of severe infection due to primary or drug-induced immunodeficiency, those with specific immunosuppression as part of their cancer therapy and those with severe lung disease or who have an impairment in ability to cough and clear airway secretions, should continue to shield. However, those in group B, which includes the majority of children that are being managed in primary care, could come off the list following a 'case-by-case discussion to decide whether, on the balance of risks, a child should be advised to continue to shield' Continue reading →

NewsOpinionColumnists I AM the first to admit that maths was not my specialist subject at school I was more interested in everyday uses, like calculating the racing odds, than algebra. Saturday, 13th June 2020, 5:59 am Education Secretary Gavin Williamson Continue reading →

LONDON Julie Idsinga has muscle and joint stiffness caused by cerebral palsy and residual weakness from other health issues. As a result, she has trouble walking. Continue reading →