United Cerebral Palsy of Central Maryland recently awarded David Soden, 41, its "Can Do" award "for persevering to achieve his goals despite his cerebral palsy,"
Soden, received this award for his work preformed at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore.
Neil Sauter, who has cerebral palsy, hopes to rise over $10,000 while walking in excess of 830 miles on stilts from Lambertville and ending in Ironwood.
If you would like to support Neil Sauter in his journey across Michigan donations can be made online to United Cerebral Palsy by visiting www.stiltstory.org or by mail to United Cerebral Palsy, 4970 Northwind Drive, Suite 102, East Lansing, 48823.
I would like to invite anyone that is interested to visit/join our Cerebral Palsy, Erb’s Palsy & Birth Injury Information Groups where you will find valuable resources on both the legal aspects of birth injuries and the latest news and treatments.
It is my hope that the groups will be an easy and informal way for those affected by a birth injury and their families to get the information they need.
Also, I will be hosting a Live Chat every Thursday at 7:00pm EST on the group websites where you are encouraged to ask questions regarding birth injuries.
The Groups are currently on Facebook, Myspace and Yahoo Groups. Also, Please feel free to simply e-mail your question directly to me at robert@dioriofirm.com and I will reply to your e-mail address.
Here are the links:
I hope to see you there,
Robert
The following is a paragraph provided by Karyn Halmstad at Goodwill.
It sounds like a great program.
Goodwill On the Move is a weekend recreation program for persons with disabilities who want to put a little more ‘kick’ in their weekends. We offer three different types of leisure opportunities (called tracks) for people to choose from:
• Full Day Outings, which consist of 6 to 8 hour activities like sporting events, festivals, museums and tours. Full Day Outings are active and require independence with personal care.
• Half Day Outings, which consist of 3 to 4 hour activities like plays, smaller festivals and museums and seated tours. Half Day Outings are slower paced and appropriate for participants who need some help with personal care.
• Workshops, which consist of art, music and movement activities. Workshops are the slowest paced and appropriate for participants who need some help with personal care.
For more information, including setting up a visit or getting more information on programs, please call Karyn Halmstad, Goodwill On the Move coordinator, at (262) 970-6042 or e-mail at onthemove@goodwillsew.com . You can also find more information, including application forms and the current calendar of events, at www.goodwillsew.com.
Last month a Waynesboro family settled with the University of Virginia Medical Center for $1.35 million in a case that arose from the September 2001 birth of their son.
The family alleged that the treating doctors failed to act in a timely fashion to their son’s condition. The papers stated that the child developed cerebral palsy from being asphyxiated (lack of oxygen) at birth.
The following is a touching video that depicts the story of a child living with Cerebral Palsy.
At this time I am unaware of any Erbs Palsy Support Groups in Wyoming; however, please feel free to join our online group. The online group is a great way to discuss treatments and exchange resources.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me if you have any questions regarding your child or would like me to recommend a local attorney to assist you.
Phone: (888) 456-4658
e-mail: robert@dioriofirm.com
Wisconsin Erbs Palsy / Brachial Plexus Support Groups
Wisconsin Erb's Palsy Connection
Brenda Copeland-Moore
P.O. Box 23
Larsen, WI 54947
920-836-3843
erbspalsy@usa.net
Also, please feel free to join our online Support Group
As always please feel free to call or e-mail me anytime if you have any questions regarding your child.
Phone: (888) 456-4658
e-mail: robert@dioriofirm.com
West Virginia Erbs Palsy / Brachial Plexus Support Groups
Support Group of West Virginia
Julia M. Wise
905 4th Avenue
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101
Also, please feel free to join our online Support Group
As always please feel free to call or e-mail me anytime if you have any questions regarding your child.
Phone: (888) 456-4658
e-mail: robert@dioriofirm.com
Washington Erbs Palsy / Brachial Plexus Support Group
Helping Hands Greater Northwest BPI SG
Peggy Ferguson & Julia Aten
PO Box 2090
Belfair, Washington 98528
360-275-5501
peggy@ubpn.org
Also, please feel free to join our online Support Group
As always please feel free to call or e-mail me anytime if you have any questions regarding your child.
Phone: (888) 456-4658
e-mail: robert@dioriofirm.com
Washington DC Erbs Palsy / Brachial Plexus Support Groups
Hand In Hand DC/MD/VA Support Group
Joann Beale
PO Box 49
Mt. Vernon, Virginia 22121
703-799-0388
beale4@aol.com
Also, please feel free to join our online Support Group
As always please feel free to call or e-mail me anytime if you have any questions regarding your child.
Phone: (888) 456-4658
e-mail: robert@dioriofirm.com
Virginia Erbs Palsy / Brachial Plexus Support Groups
Hand In Hand DC/MD/VA Support Group
Joann Beale
PO Box 49
Mt. Vernon, Virginia 22121
703-799-0388
beale4@aol.com
Also, please feel free to join our online Support Group
As always please feel free to call or e-mail me anytime if you have any questions regarding your child.
Phone: (888) 456-4658
e-mail: robert@dioriofirm.com
At this time I am unaware of any Erbs Palsy Support Groups in Vermont; however, please feel free to join our online group. The online group is a great way to discuss treatments and exchange resources.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me if you have any questions regarding your child or would like me to recommend a local attorney to assist you.
Phone: (888) 456-4658
e-mail: robert@dioriofirm.com
At this time I am unaware of any Erbs Palsy Support Groups in Utah; however, please feel free to join our online group. The online group is a great way to discuss treatments and exchange resources.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me if you have any questions regarding your child or would like me to recommend a local attorney to assist you.
Phone: (888) 456-4658
e-mail: robert@dioriofirm.com
North Texas Erb’s Palsy Support Group
Pam Lester
1307 Coral Reef Lane
Wylie, TX 75098
972-429-1930
pam@theideabox.com
Texas Brachial Plexus Injury Support Group
Cherie Hohertz
1514 Powder Horn Lane
Arlington, TX 76018
chohertz@dfwbpi.com
http://www.dfwbpi.com
Also, please feel free to join our online Support Group
Methodist Neurological Institute of the Methodist Health
System
6560 Fannin Street, Suite 944
Houston, TX 77030
712-441-3800
http://www.methodisthealth.com
Texas Children’s Brachial Plexus Clinic
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, Texas
832-822-4778
http://www.texaschildrenshospital.org/carecenters/Brachial-
Plexus/Default.aspx
As always please feel free to call or e-mail me anytime if you have any questions regarding your child.
Phone: (888) 456-4658
e-mail: robert@dioriofirm.com
Tennessee Erbs Palsy Support Group
David & Melanie Frueauff
8192 Londonberry Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37221
615-646-6867
Mfrueauff@aol.com
Also, please feel free to join our online Support Group
As always please feel free to call or e-mail me anytime if you have any questions regarding your child.
Phone: (888) 456-4658
e-mail: robert@dioriofirm.com
At this time I am unaware of any Erbs Palsy Support Groups in South Dakota; however, please feel free to join our online group. The online group is a great way to discuss treatments and exchange resources.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me if you have any questions regarding your child or would like me to recommend a local attorney to assist you.
Phone: (888) 456-4658
e-mail: robert@dioriofirm.com
South Carolina Erbs Palsy / Brachial Plexus Support Group
Reaching For Others South Carolina & Georgia
Shannon Green
91 Silver Fox Way
North Augusta, South Carolina 29841
803-819-0848
gnsgreen@comcast.net
Also, please feel free to join our online Support Group
As always please feel free to call or e-mail me anytime if you have any questions regarding your child.
Phone: (888) 456-4658
e-mail: robert@dioriofirm.com