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CP SOCIAL 2022

June 10, 2022 by Katy Fetters

WHO: You & all #CPstrong! Hosted by Katy (Fetters) Gaastra, Cerebral Palsy Strong’s founder. WHAT: Our second CP Social: Outdoor Edition. WHEN: Saturday, July 30, 2022  WHERE: Portland, Oregon — Kelley Point Park & the Arc’teryx PDX store. We’ll meet at KPP at 2:00pm and then Arc’Teryx for an evening happy hour after store close … [Read more…]

Posted in: Announcements, CP Social Tagged: ARCTERYX, CEREBRAL PALSY, CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS, CEREBRAL PALSY STRONG, CP SOCIAL, CPSTRONG, DISABILITY, KELLEY POINT PARK, NATURE, NOB HILL, NW 23RD, OUTDOORS, OUTER PEACE, PDX, PORTLAND, PORTLANDIA

World CP Day + CPstrong

September 12, 2019 by Katy Fetters

Let’s spread the word about World Cerebral Palsy Day this October 6th, 2019. “World Cerebral Palsy Day is a movement of people with Cerebral Palsy and their families, and the organisations that support them, in more than 75 countries. Our vision is to ensure that children and adults with Cerebral Palsy (CP) have the same … [Read more…]

Posted in: Announcements, Cerebral Palsy Tagged: CEREBRAL PALSY, CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS, CP, CP ALLIANCE, CPARF, CPMOVEASONE, CPSTRONG, DISABILITY, WORLD CP DAY

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May 23, 2019 by Katy Fetters

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Posted in: CP Social Tagged: CEREBRALPALSY, CEREBRALPALSYSTRONG, CP SOCIAL, CPSTRONG, DISABILITY

OUR CP SOCIAL

March 31, 2019 by Katy Fetters

Our first-ever CP Social was so incredible! Wow– I am still overwhelmed at the experience we shared–I only wished it could’ve lasted longer! I want to thank all those who came, enjoyed some food & drink and good conversation. Who knew something so simple could feel so empowering and bring so much joy? Personally, I … [Read more…]

Posted in: CP Social Tagged: CEREBRAL PALSY, CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS, CEREBRALPALSYSTRONG, COMMUNITY, community organizing, CP, CP WARRIOR, CPSTRONG, DISABILITY, WHAT CP LOOKS LIKE

SAVE THE DATE!!

January 8, 2019 by Katy Fetters

I’ve got some big news for you all… Are you ready? Here is your official invitation to our first ever CP Social! WHO: You! + your host, Katy Fetters & all #CPSTRONG! WHAT: A community-building event for young adults with cerebral palsy WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 4-8PM with meet-ups throughout the weekend. WHERE: Mama’s on 39 in Huntington Beach, CA WHY: Because … [Read more…]

Posted in: CP Social Tagged: CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS, CEREBRALPALSY, CP, CPSTRONG, DISABILITY, DISABILITY AWARENESS, DISABILITY IS DIVERSITY, EXOSYM, HEMIPARESIS, HEMIPLEGIA, LIVE EVENT, SPASTIC DIPLEGIA, SPASTIC QUADRIPLEGIA, STORYTELLING, YOUNG ADULT DISABILITY

EXOSYM NEWBIE TIPS

June 19, 2018 by Katy Fetters Leave a Comment

Hi! If you are reading this, I probably sent you over here to read about a few things that might help with this new transition. 🙂 Here are just some stream-of-consciousness notes I had while thinking this through for my friend, Eabha. If you wear the ExoSym and would like to contribute some notes, please … [Read more…]

Posted in: ExoSym Tagged: BECOMING BIONIC, BIONIC, BODY, BRACE, CARBON FIBER, CEREBRAL PALSY, CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS, CEREBRAL PALSY STRONG, COMMUNITY, CPSTRONG, DISABILITY, EXOSYM, EXOSYMPLYAMAZING, HANGER CLINIC, HEMIPLEGIA

LET’S GO IRL: CEREBRAL PALSY EVENT QUESTIONNAIRE

April 3, 2018 by Katy Fetters Leave a Comment

Hi everyone, I am equally nervous & excited to put this out there today–I am trying to organize a CP event to take place early next year and it only makes sense to start with your feedback. I am hoping you can take a look at the survey below & offer up your (anonymous) thoughts! … [Read more…]

Posted in: Announcements, Cerebral Palsy Tagged: CEREBRAL PALSY, CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS, CEREBRAL PALSY STRONG, COMMUNITY, CP, CPSTRONG, DISABILITY

EXOSYM + CP VIDEO

March 31, 2018 by Katy Fetters Leave a Comment

EXOSYM + CEREBRAL PALSY WATCH HERE! Today is the last day of #cerebralpalsyawareness month & i didn’t even plan on having this video ready in time–how perfect! i hope you find this video useful, i had a lot of fun making it for you all! please feel free to share & tag your CP peeps! Below are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cerebral Palsy, ExoSym, Resources & Education Tagged: ADAPTIVE, ADAPTIVE FITNESS, AFO, BECOMING BIONIC, BIONIC, BODY, BRACE, CARBON FIBER, CEREBRAL PALSY, CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS, CEREBRAL PALSY STRONG, CHAS MCCARTY, CONGENITAL CONDITIONS, CP, CP AWARENESS MONTH, CPSTRONG, DISABILITY, DISABILITY IS DIVERSITY, EXOSYM, HANGER CLINIC, HEMIPLEGIA, I AM ADAPTIVE, ORTHOTICS, WHAT CP LOOKS LIKE

SHE EXPLORES PODCAST FEATURE!

December 10, 2017 by Katy Fetters Leave a Comment

Hi All, I’ve been meaning to get this up on the blog! A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to talk with Gale Straub, podcaster and founder of She Explores , an amazing online community and resource that highlights the experiences of women in the outdoors. We talked about everything from being identical twins, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Announcements Tagged: CEREBRAL PALSY, CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS, CEREBRAL PALSY STRONG, COMMUNITY, CONGENITAL CONDITIONS, CPSTRONG, DISABILITY, DISABILITY IS DIVERSITY, EXOSYM, MACHU PICCHU, OVERLAND, SHE EXPLORES, TRAVEL WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN WHO TRAVEL

COMING TO TERMS EVERYDAY WITH MY BODY

November 2, 2017 by Katy Fetters Leave a Comment

Lately, I’ve often felt uninspired to write here because I seem to be on my computer and phone every day for graduate coursework & I am burnt out on screen time! I am sure many of you can relate, so I hope you don’t hold it against me.  For what it’s worth, I love how … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cerebral Palsy Tagged: ACCEPTANCE, AS YOU ARE, CEREBRAL PALSY, CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS, CEREBRAL PALSY STRONG, COMING TO TERMS, COMMUNITY, CONGENITAL CONDITIONS, CP, CPSTRONG, DISABILITY, DISABILITY AWARENESS, DISABILITY IS DIVERSITY, EXOSYM, SELF ACCEPTANCE, SELF LOVE, SELF WORTH, THE BODY, WHAT CP LOOKS LIKE
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