Kathy S.

       In our society today, where everything is becoming viewed as a
"disease", why not CP? Of course, these other things, i.e., addiction; are
termed disease for one purpose only, insurance reimbursement. CP is a chronic
condition, not a disease or an illness.
Just my opinion and you know what they say about opinions. LOL

Bobby

K. Salkin wrote:

> I admit, that when I first read this question, my impulse was to fire off a
> quick and snappy response such as "are you kidding?  Of course not?"  But
> actually it's not a bad question.  I'd bet if you asked a group of non-CP
> people this question, most of them would get it wrong.
>
> I'd also bet most non-CP folks (or more accurately able-bodied) would see us
> as diseased, not having a nonprogressive condition.
>
>         Kathy S.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Kathy Jo Pink" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 8:21 PM
> > Subject: A Question
> >
> >
> > > Is Cerebral Palsy an illness?
> >