What issues are you focusing on, if you don't mind my asking?  I did 
graduate work in Anthropology and have two degrees so I know that when 
you write a paper you should focus on one aspect or issue - unless of 
course you are writing a book, and I can tell you that researching 
issues for adults with CP would fill up several books!

Here is a sampling of issues we deal with:

!)  Family relations
2) Long-term medical care
3) Aging with CP
4) Dealing with multiple disabilities.  For example, I am not only 
mobility-impaired, I am also deafened.  There is at least one member of 
this list who is blind and I'm sure there are others who have multiple 
disabilities.
5) Dealing with society at large and the labels the able-bodied pin on 
us and the psychological ramifications
6) CP and the workplace

etc etc - the possibilities are endless!  I'm sure if you can ask 
specific questions we will be able to help you  more. :)

Have a good weekend!

Kat


Nazneen Duarte wrote:
> Hi Kat,
> Thank you for replying. I have to write a paper (and
> am curious to learn).... basically learn what are the
> issues that people with CP are dealing with, what are
> the challenges they face, how do they deal with
> different problems, what kind of supports are
> available, etc. My focus is not only on children. 
>
> Nazneen
>
> --- kat <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>   
>> Hello, Nazneen,
>>
>> I'm Kat, a list mod and a CP living and working in
>> NC. You'll find that 
>> this list is primarily for adults with CP who talk
>> about everything 
>> under the sun, including politics.  What exactly are
>> you studying about 
>> CP?  Are you writing a paper on CP for a class or
>> are you just curious?  
>> If yes, you can ask us specific questions and we'll
>> answer to the best 
>> of our ability.    If your focus is mainly on
>> children, then I suggest 
>> you also join the CPPARENTS list which is on a
>> different listserv and 
>> someone else here can give you the link to their
>> site.
>>
>> Kat
>>
>>
>> Nazneen Duarte wrote:
>>     
>>> Hi Everyone,
>>> Thank you for allowing me to join your listserv. I
>>>       
>> am
>>     
>>> studying to become an Educational Assistant. I am
>>>       
>> very
>>     
>>> interested in learning more about Cerebral Palsy
>>>       
>> and
>>     
>>> the challenges faced by people with cerebral
>>>       
>> Palsy.
>>     
>>> Nazneen
>>>       

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