INDEX: This section gives the descriptions of each section on CPC. You can also view the section's description by hovering the mouse over a section's graphical link.LIVING WITH CP: This section gives my personal experiences on how I love with my own CP. Many of you who are disabled will probably find much of this section's content familiar.TYPES OF CP: This section explains the common types of CP and their classifications based on how they can affect the body.EMAIL DATABASE: This database is the very heart and sole of CPC. It allows people with CP, both young and old, to communicate with each other and share experiences or advice.CPC DIRECTORY: This section is a list of links around the web where you might find other useful information on CP and other disability related content.DISABILITY BULLETIN: This section allows people to post disability related questions to other visitors on the site; announce medical studies; any other information not associated with any current section on the CPC site.ADA LAWS: This section is a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act information site. It contains the guidelines concerning the Americans with disabilities rights, fairness, and public access.AGING AND CP: This section is a report on how the aging process can affect a body with CP. This should be a must read for all visitors to the site. I will continue to add to this report as new information becomes available.DISABILITY WORKPLACE: This section can be used as a tool to help aid a disabled individual looking for a job. You might be surprised at what some of the experts say about how to approach the job market when you are disabled.
HOW SSI WORKS: This section will aid you in finding out if you qualify for Supplemental Security Income. These rules and regulations are plentiful. CPC strongly recommends you view this section before perusing the SSI route.MEDICAL NEEDS: This section lists online companies where you can purchase medical supplies and equipment. Ordering what you need online offers privacy, convince, and very often cheaper then purchasing from brick and mortar stores.DISABILITY NEWS: This section allows you to keep up with the latest news and events around the US and the world related to the disability community. The section is updated constantly so please visit often.THERAPIES FOR CP: This section discusses some of the different treatments used to treat CP. Some of these include Physical/Occupational Therapy, HBO, TES, Biofeedback and others.AWARDS & WEBRINGS: This Section contains information about the many web rings CPC has joined and awards we have won. It also includes information on how to sign up for our very own web ring or award.FUN STUFF: Occasionally I like to have a little fun on the web. Here you will find information about my hobbies and my many collections of items. This portion of the site is not directly related to CPC. Its just for fun :o)CONTACT CPC: This section allows you to communicate with CPC is several ways including email, ICQ, and out guest book.RECENT UPDATES: This section can be used to find out what changes have been made since you last visited CPC. This page is always updated when CPC is updated no matter how small the update.CAUSE SUPPORT: This section tries to help disabled individuals by supporting several causes that actively promote the awareness and fair treatment of those with disabilities.
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We All Need Friends
Megan
David@nw.com.au 

Hi, My name is Megan . I am 21 years old I live in Perth Western Australia. I have mild Athetoid Cerebral Palsy.

I find it very difficult to make friends of my own age group who had nothing wrong with them. When I was at primary school it was difficult for me to fit in because of my CP The kids thought that I had some disease that they could catch from me I got teased. Then in Year 7 I moved schools there I made friends. They talked to like a normal person.

But when I went to high school my group spilt up and then I was sort of put out of the group I was in. It was really difficult at high school I sometimes felt like people didn't understand what in was like for me because I could walk at school there when people in wheelchair even though it was normal high school. Then I met a girl who I thought was my friend but she just wanted people to feel sorry for her because she was suck with me. I didn't ask her stay with me. She told me things that weren't true. At high school I was angry and upset with myself because I had cerebral palsy. and I had to sit at the front of the class which hard for me sometimes I was the only one up the front except my pretend friend. Then I went to a school dance and a boy like me and he was talking to me and my friend tipped the drink on everyone who was sitting at the table with me. The guy never spoke to me again. She hurt me so many times I lot count.

My so called friend left in Year 11. The people started talking to me again but I also lost so many friend because of this person. My mom didn't understand I either did my my brother. I was so frustrating for me nobody at school believe me and teacher would not listen to me. In Year 12 I found group of of two boys and one girl but we were all different ages. Now I have trouble trusting people.