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I have a 10 year old nephew who has Cerebral Palsy. He is in a wheelchair. He is very smart. Reading your story is very inspiring. I know he will also go far in live in spite of the many obstacles that he will face. Thank you for sharing your story.

That is so wonderful that you were able to do something to help others from your own experiences. You are right these are things I did not know about you.

Hi, Manda, people also do not realize what a challenge it is for you to interact here, but you do so. We are lucky to have met you here online.

I am slightly disabled---beside my natural myopia (near-sightedness), I 'survived' a Traumatic Brain-Injury---was paralyzed and suspected to be bedridden the rest of my life, but rehabilitated back to 'walking with a slight balance-problem' (along with the risks that come with 'having had a TBI'---harder to get along with others, susceptible to more injuries, etc.) So I sort-of see 'both sides of the inclusion-&-equality argument'---you ought to be wherever- and do whatever-brings you peace; but maybe if you're not able to include yourself, you weren't meant to be included. God enabled you to do it, Amen. God also enabled Eve to eat the Forbidden Fruit. Amen.

I commend you. I worked with children with intellectual disabilities including one child with Down Syndrome. I have seen amazing transformations in him in the last year and a half. Through him and others I have learned not to underestimate the potential of those who struggle with disabilities. I have seen, read and heard some pretty amazing stories. I commend you on your success and your contribution to equality for those with disabilities.

Hi MandaLee, and thank you for sharing some information about yourself! I think it is GREAT that you have worked so hard and furthered yourself, and that you advocate for people with disabilities in your state. Many people, myself included, have never attended college at all! By any chance, do you work with a group called People First? I work for a company that provides services to people with mental or physical disabilities. They live in homes of two or three per home....it is THEIR home; they pay all the bills out of their incomes, we just come in to their homes and assist them with whatever each individual needs. One of the gentlemen that lives in the home I assist in has Cerebral Palsy. Like you, he was also born premature. He has shared so much of his background and life with me, as I have worked with him for over two years now. He is such a joy and a breath of fresh air. He has a phenomenal sense of humor, and he thrives on picking on people - especially his staff - and enjoys it when they pick back. All in good fun, he's not mean-spirited in any way, nor does he mean anyone any harm. While he hasn't furthered his education, as you have done, he does hold down two part-time jobs in our community, and is very active on his computer. He also is the Treasurer for the county chapter of People First of Ohio, the state we live in. He is very active in assisting with their fund-raising functions. I am so inspired by people who thrive in all circumstances and make the best from what they have. You're awesome! :)

What did you get your degree in?

You have done really well Manda. I don´t know anything about this except what I saw with the Lady and her three children affected by the condition. Its great that you are on here also.

I can only imagine how hard it must have been to accomplish all you have. I admire you for overcoming when the odds were against you.

That's a neat job there, and sounds like a place that is perfect for someone who actually knows what they are talking about. I get tired of seeing groups of people making decisions for those that dont include the populace in question (like men making women's health decisions)

Well done to you for your determination to overcome your disabilities. I am sure you are an inspiration to many others! Hats off to you!

Very proud of you for your endurance and your faith! Congratulations on your BA degree!

I imagine you have worked very hard to accomplish so much. Very inspiring!

I'm proud of you and I have Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Double bonus for you that you could achieve all this with your disabilities

i don't know anyone with cp, so i appreciate your post.

You have done so well. I can imagine that it has not been easy.

You are such a very good example to those people with the same situation as you. I admire you for being like that.

Your very inspiring!