Shattering Stereotypes: The Many Faces of Cerebral Palsy

Shattering Stereotypes: The Many Faces of Cerebral Palsy

Friday, 9 October 2020

5 PM to 8:15 PM

Where: Pearl Cove Central Library,

Cove St., Pearl Cove

Elaine Bowker Conversation and Study Space

A short walk from Pearl Cove Station

 

Suitable for patrons 14 years and over

A Pearl Cove Human Library Event

(Photo credit: “Men’s maroon polo shirt” by Elevate on Unsplash, https://unsplash.com/photos/vofmJUVScDE)

Fast Facts About Cerebral Palsy

Around the world, 17 million people, including around 34,000 Australians, live with cerebral palsy or CP. Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders caused by damage to the brain.

People with CP have some form of lifelong physical disability which affects their muscle tone and motor skills to varying degrees.

No two people living with the condition have the same experience, so each person has a different story to tell! They may use a walking frame or a wheelchair, be unable to speak, and/or need assistance eating, dressing, and showering. Some may only have a limp. Like people with other conditions, those with CP don’t want to be defined only by their disability, although many are proud to identify as disabled.

Want to know more about life with cerebral palsy? Head over to:

·       Cerebral Palsy Alliance at https://cerebralpalsy.org.au/

·       Cerebral Palsy Australia at https://cpaustralia.com.au/

·       Sue O’Reilly’s Angry Cripple column at https://www.abc.net.au/rampup/articles/2011/06/29/3256373.htm

·      The American comedy Speechless, a sitcom about a teen who lives with severe cerebral palsy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u55WK6AbaM

What is a Human Living Library?

The Human Library allows you, the reader, to borrow someone for a half-hour chat about your lives and experiences. The exchange of knowledge and insight is power and what you do with it is up to you.

11 books with lived experience of CP will be available for you to consult on Friday 9 October at our Living Libraries event which runs from 5 PM to 8:15 PM. Come join this fun and free conversation!

Feeling eco-friendly? Why not use public transport or come on foot? It's a 10-minute walk from Pearl Cove Central Library to Pearl Cove Train Station or a five-minute walk from the nearest bus stop.

Don’t miss out – book your reading session today. Simply click the Eventbrite button below and choose a slot that suits you. Session times are limited and bookings are essential. Light refreshments are provided. For more information, please call 02 9217 4000 to speak to a library staff member.

Posted by Estelle Borrey

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