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Augmented Assistance Technology. Question and Answer session with Michael Cash from Voiceitt.
Michael Cash-Voiceitt. Question one: Hi Michael, Welcome to Scope’s online community. We’re here today discussing Augmented Assistive Communication (AAC), particularly your company Voiceitt. Before we get into the details, tell me about yourself and your background. Answer: From a young age my parents noticed I wasn’t…
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Do You Have Difficulty Falling and Staying Asleep?
Everyone needs adequate sleep each night. Sleep allows the body to rest and recharge for the following day. But for people with cerebral palsy, sleeping isn’t always easy, as there is a frequent struggle with spasticity and involuntarily movements. There are a few ways to help address this problem. Cerebral palsy isn’t…
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Exciting research project. Ulster University. Your Voice on Pain. Take part.
Help Us Shape the Future of Pain Research for Adults with Cerebral Palsy SCOPE CP is excited to collaborate with Rebecca Taylor, a postgraduate researcher at Ulster University, on a study aimed at understanding how pain affects adults with cerebral palsy (CP) compared to those without the condition. Rebecca's personal…
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Man with cerebral palsy to swim 5km for charity
From BBC News A man with cerebral palsy known for taking on fundraising challenges says he is training for his next event. Ash Jenkins, from Bristol, is planning to swim 5km (three miles) in open water at Adam Walker's lake, in Lincolnshire, for charity. He has previously done bungee jumps and indoor skydives - but the…
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Hi, my name is fayluna! Cerebral palsy and incontinence
I have a question, I have cerebral palsy and is anyone else suffering with a little bit of incontinence?
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How Scouts opened the door for my daughter with cerebral palsy
Sophie is a Beaver who has cerebral palsy. When she joined Beavers, it was the first time Sophie said an enthusiastic ‘yes’ to her family about an extracurricular activity with no hesitation. Sophie’s mum, Nicola, writes how inclusive Scouts has been. Her story shows that inclusion isn’t just possible – it can make a huge…
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Activities in West London for 15-year-old
reaching out to see what’s available in west London please. Am asking for our 15yr old daughter who uses a walking frame to get around.
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CP Friends - For Adults with Cerebral Palsy
Are you or someone you know living with Cerebral Palsy (CP)? 🤗 Join Richie, a 21-year-old with CP, at the Hub Ashmore Park in Wednesfield for the "CP Friends" meet-up group! This welcoming space is all about connection, friendship, and support. Enjoy some tea and cake while making new friends in a warm and accessible…
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Join us for the next CP Network meeting on Wednesday, 12 February, from 6 to 7 PM
We are delighted to announce Liz Whiteley will be joining us to talk about emotions and disability. Liz Whiteley is a Sheffield-based Trauma-Informed Therapist offering online sessions across the UK. She specialises in disability counselling and trauma-informed therapy, providing compassionate support to help clients…
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Understanding the Physical and Psychological Impact of Falls in Ambulatory Individuals with CP
Scope and the University of Nottingham are working on a UK Falls study: "Falling in the lives of adults with Cerebral Palsy: Taking action to prevent, manage, and support through the life course." It will add weight to a growing body of research but from a UK perspective. The Research below is the latest paper from the…
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Interested in PE for Cerebral Palsy?
Participants are needed for a study with Ulster University. They would like to understand the experiences of PE for children with CP. If you are interested please email:Leydon-C1@ulster.ac.uk
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Three year old boy with cerebral palsy running to raise funds for school
Jacob Fallows, a three year old from Devon is running 500m around his school playground in 30 days. Jacob has spastic diaplegia cerebral palsy which affects his legs, but hearing his parents were running to raise money for his local school, he wanted to get involved. Read the full story here Devon News
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Model with cerebral palsy champions adaptive clothes
BBC News Elliot Caswell has cerebral palsy and, like many disabled people, struggles to find clothes that are easy to put on. Now he is one of the models for Primark's range of clothes adapted for adults with disabilities. The 25-year-old from Newcastle says adaptive clothing is life-changing for him and he hopes all major…
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Primark launches clothing range designed for people with disabilities
Range of womenswear and menswear contains 49 pieces adapted from brand’s bestselling items to suit variety of needs. It’s a go-to shop for cheap knickers and designer dupes, but now Primark hopes to become the top destination for clothing designed for those with a range of disabilities. In a first for the budget high…
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Are you a parent of a child with cerebral palsy?
We have our first Parent support group for children with cerebral palsy. Get together with other parents of children with cerebral palsy. Come along to share your experiences and help us shape our offer for Leeds. Our Cerebral Palsy Specialist will be there to offer advice, and provide support When: Thursday 24 April 2025.…
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Young people with cerebral palsy needed!
I have been asked to advertise participant recruitment for some university research. Please consider taking part. ***My name is Fatima, and I am a third-year Occupational Therapy student at the University of Brighton. I am currently conducting research on the experiences of young adults (18-25) with Cerebral Palsy who…
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*Spoiler Alert Traitors winner story
The final episode of the hit BBC show, The Traitors aired on Friday 24 January. Jake Brown and Leanne Quigley were crowned winners of the game, after a tense final and winning a share of £94,600. Jake has spoken about how proud he feels to have raised awareness of hidden disabilities, by being outspoken about cerebral…
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PETITION CLONED!
Hi Everyone, I’m very sorry, I’ve been told (by a Family-Friend) that My Cerebral Palsy Swimming Award Petition has been cloned (on F.B.) & the clone says that I’m asking for Bank Details, but this is not me & I’d never do this either! Please ignore this cloned F.B. Post & only sign it using the Link I sent you all via My…
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Correct version of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Training for Swimming!
Hi Everybody, Please IGNORE the 1st Post I sent on this Subject, sorry! 😥 Please could you all Sign My Petition, please? 🤔 Thanks! 🥰 💖 😃 👍 It's about all Swimming Instructors having an Award to understand how Cerebral Palsy affects movement in Swimming & how to overcome these Challenges so the Swimming Instructors can work…
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A heartwarming story from Asda's Stockton store
Man with cerebral palsy steps in to help young boy with cerebral palsy. When an eight-year-old boy with cerebral palsy wasn’t sure if he had enough money to buy a big cuddly toy from our Stockton store, checkouts colleague Paul stepped in to help pay for it. Paul, who has cerebral palsy himself, said: "I told the boy it…
