Cere Palsy Anwareness Month

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

Here are ways how treat people that have cerebral palsy:

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    Talk to them as a normal person.

    Take the time get to know them.  You might spend more time talking and understanding them.

    Some people with CP can not talk, but they most likely use a Dynavox which help them talk.

    A place like The  arts of Life they might go to work because they might need more support then a job in the community.

    Support a  person with cp to live in the community coast money.

    They have  dreams and goals.  

A PoemTitle Sick of Winter

Sick of Winter

When I see  snow felling almost everyday.

When snow almost high as my windows.

I am sick of winter.

When the city dump snow in a big field to make room get ready for more of snow.

Quarter of the mall parking use for snow bank.

I am sick of winter.

The temperature well below 0 for four days.

Schools and places were close.

I am sick of winter.

Only people love these winters are the  snow plow guys.

An Up Hill Climb

This is a documentary about a 42 year old cerebral palsy man. In his college years he climbed  mountains , and he want to climb a mountain again.  He  wanted to approve himself can still do it.   Through out the movie he talk about his challenges when he was  growing up and  his daily challenges.  The movie show how he  trained for his climb.   He got the chanced to climb again The movie is a inspiring by how he face his life. 

A Great President

  

President George Bush life story is one of carrying for his country and people. In World War 2 he signed up to go to war.   A lot of people talk about how President George Bush worked with both parties to passed bills. One of the bills that he signs into law America with Disabilities act. This bill effects my life. I don’t know if my life would be as great as it is if he didn’t sign that bill.  I am independent because ADA given buses that have lift, curve cuts, ramps I can go into buildings, and so much more.

Why I am an Artist

I have cerebral palsy, my career are more limited. Being an artist have more benefits then most people think.   Art bring me happiness and a feeling of success. I know art help me with my mental well being. I felt awesome to reach a point in  my career that I can have a sola  show. I over come a lot in my  life. I  have challenges doing art because of my fine motor control;  by using chalk pastels I  can create nice pieces. I never can paint Wrigley Field. I did a  piece title The Boys Fall. I adapt my art to fit my imagination.  I am proud that I can have a successful career.  My sola show I was  honor to show and talk about my art work with people

The State Services Need Improve

The fact is the services are getting poor over 20 years

I hope we can meet in 11^th floor meeting room disabled people  and organizations that service people which the state un serve for awhile. The meeting will on topics like health care to technology homing, and employment.   I feel we advocates better together, and the people in Springfield might find funds for  these services. We can save the state money because  the people in the meeting know how use money well.    

After My Teeth Pulled

I had 17 teeth pulled Friday. My dentist took out 17 teeth, mostly my front teeth. It is very bite food. I am eating soft food.

My teeth effect my health that is not good. The pain  going suck, but the pain get less everyday. I will be more heathy that is important

My Vacation

I had great time. The camp theme was through the decade. My camp cabin was 90’s.  I went on zip line. I was scare up but it was fun.  Adaptive advocates came I rode a bike I did paint ball.  I went swimming 2 times. At night we had   creaoke , carnival, boat night and band played 1980. My attendant and I went hunting  trial. We went  hunt for  a box with  prizes  in  the night and use dots and small arrows.  It was cool. We saw some  deer. When you point a flash  light on it they glow.  It was cool. I  sat by the fire. We had great weather.   

my zip lining

Finally Found a Dentist

I was looking for a dentist that took my insurance, and deal with my spasms for years. It is hard for me to hold my head for a dental exam.  When the dentist tries look inside my mouth; It was hard control my mouth spasms. The dentist cannot get a x ray. I found Dr.  Rada. He takes my insurance, and he treat cerebral palsy people. I feel I am good in hands. He looks in my mouth, and he took a x ray. The x ray was not a  good but it works.  In the summer Dr. Rada is going take out some of my teeth out in the hospital because I need to be sedation.  

Prediction for the Cubs 2018 Season

Since 2016 the saying  “wait until next year” is over for Cubs Fans. Cubs success they built on their minor teams. They bought in players to fill in holds when they need some players. I feel that the Cubs management are doing a awesome job by keeping Cubs as a  winning team. In baseball it is very hard win The World Series back to back. If a team go to the play off after being in The World Series that is good. Cubs did that last year. This year the Cubs could get into the post season. I hope the Cubs could win the World Series.

A Successful Man

 I have cerebral palsy, but it is does not define me.  The world made process in accessible for disabled people. The technology make it probable for me live in the community. I can live in my own apartment. I can have a job doing art. I can play adapted boccia. I feel sad for people who don’t see me as a successful man.  I thank God most people that can see me as a successful man.

A Sad Month

 Death is Hard  to handle. Over the passed month 3 of my friends died. It is very sad.  I feel there is a big lost in my life. I been thinking of how many times I didn’t stop what I am doing and talk   or  go  out with friends because I didn’t feel like it. You don’t  know when God will call people home. I know that I will see them again

One of my New Year Resolution

I will live more healthy life. I will keep up my exercise. I will try eat more healthy food. I will drink more water. I will see the dentist and get my teeth fix.  I will say how I feel not how people would like for me to say. This year will be a good year.

Peace on Earth

 

If there can be peace on earth the world could be better place. This year adults are acting like children. Political views are so apart both sides are yelling one to another. Football players taken a knee to America’s National Anthem, but off the field they doing nothing to solve the issues. An Olympic athlete said she will play for U S A but not for our president. If we want true peace on earth it have start with us.

My Autobiography

  

In 2018 my Autobiography will be coming out the book title My Own Ways Through This life. I will share my successes and challenges what I gone through my eyes. I wrote short essays or poems about events that impact my life. The last chapter Chris Open Mic to share my views on topics.

Rainbow Challenge

I rode 5 miles on a 3 wheels bike for my  apartment building with a group. It was a nice ride through Evanston. I felt tire after my ride. I was proud of myself. Other people rode 25, 50 or 100 miles to raise money for Over The Rainbow. I want to thank them.

My Art Career is Taking Off

 I  am going to be in a program call profession artist at The Arts of Life. We are going to  learn how to show our art in a galley, networking,  and use the inner net to market our art. One of chances I have now is  to involve in ArtLifting. The website is for artists with disabilities can sell prints of their artwork.  I have 4 pieces of art on the website . feel free to look at my ArtLifting web page.   

Hook on Boccia

I love the game. I am not good as I was. At nationals individual play my record was 1 win and 2 lost, in team play we win 1 lose 3 and a tie. The other team  won the tie breaker. I have great shots in all of  my games but my throw not always by the jack in the games. I use my under hand throw once it went long and the ball went by the jack. Mostly when I throw under hand it go to the left. I was shock that I made that shot.    

Forth of July

As  we celebrate our  241  birthday as a nation. Our country is great we stand  for freedom. We can vote in our government. The government should work together for good of the people not for themselves. There are freedom of speech so many times people see their views are right they will not come to the table and talk with other people. People say the issues today 2 sides are so far apart nothing can be done. The history of this  great nation were darker times then today.

A Poem

A Loving Mom

When I was youngster she care of me when I sick.

When I was youngster she listen to me I had a hard day.

She over see my cerebral palsy, she treat like a normal son.

Let me do things that challenge me to do my best.

She take  the extra time listen me.

She advocates for my needs.

Today she support me by talking to me.