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I am returning to Blogging after a long break. March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, so this was the perfect opportunity for my...
hunterkelch2
- Apr 30, 2020
- 6 min
Covid-19: A Disabled Man’s Perspective
Covid-19 has effected the lives of virtually everyone on the globe. It has shut down businesses, overburdened the medical community and...
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hunterkelch2
- Nov 1, 2019
- 6 min
Self-Determination Conference
Self-determination Conference Wisconsin Dells is a place of many memories for me. I spent at least one week a summer there for many...
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hunterkelch2
- May 31, 2019
- 4 min
Save Your Hearing Day
Today is Save Your Hearing Day. Hearing greatly influences your ability to communicate with the world around you. I encounter...
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hunterkelch2
- Apr 29, 2019
- 3 min
Sexual Assault: Silent Epidemic
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual assault is a silent epidemic in the disabled community. However, no one wants...
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hunterkelch2
- Apr 13, 2019
- 2 min
Swallow Study at Marshfield Clinic
Cerebral Palsy is not progressive. However, our bodies wear out quicker than others, so in a sense the symptoms become progressively...
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hunterkelch2
- Feb 15, 2019
- 4 min
Rehabilitation Advantage Wheelchair Tray
On Super Bowl Sunday, a special delivery came from Amazon. You may be wondering if it was a brand new television to watch the world’s...
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hunterkelch2
- Jan 9, 2019
- 4 min
Grief and Children with Special Needs
Jonathan reflecting wearing his grandpa’s red hat. “Grief never ends … But it changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not...
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hunterkelch2
- Dec 19, 2018
- 4 min
Instacart: Perfect Holiday Gift for Caregivers
Ask any caregiver what they want for Christmas and they are sure to say, “More hours in a day”. You may not be able to add hours to a...
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hunterkelch2
- Jul 1, 2018
- 7 min
House Sitting: A Caregiver’s Vacation
I am honored to have been asked once again to be a guest blogger for Come Roll With Me. With Summer in full swing, I thought vacationing...
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hunterkelch2
- Jun 7, 2018
- 3 min
Health Benefits of Gardening
Shopping for plants Snow and ice was my window view a little over a month ago! Hard to believe, isn’t it? Today the sun is shining and...
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hunterkelch2
- May 24, 2018
- 5 min
Pediatric Stroke Awareness: Greyson’s Story
May is Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month. Many believe that strokes only happen to adults. The truth is strokes can occur at any age. ...
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hunterkelch2
- May 17, 2018
- 5 min
Special Olympics: Eddie’s Story
Eddie with his winning ribbons Last weekend I ventured to Merrill, WI to watch my friend, Eddie as he competed in the Special Olympics. ...
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hunterkelch2
- Apr 12, 2018
- 3 min
Biofreeze: Product Review
In my 26 years of life, I have faced some challenges related to my cerebral palsy. One of the biggest, other than being immobile, is the...
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hunterkelch2
- Mar 21, 2018
- 6 min
YNOT Life Style: Story of Strength and Determination
Many people ask me the question, “If there was a cure for CP, would you seek it out?” My answer always surprises people. Unless CP is...
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hunterkelch2
- Jan 28, 2018
- 4 min
Snow and Ice Removal for Safety and Accessibility
Campus Drive in Wausau, WI. Photo taken 3 days after snowfall Winter can be a hassle. The bitter temperatures, snow, ice and lack of...
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hunterkelch2
- Jan 21, 2018
- 7 min
Friendships for Teens and Young Adults With Disabilities
I belong to several Facebook groups which support individuals with disabilities or their families. Recently, I have read a few posts...
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hunterkelch2
- Jan 9, 2018
- 4 min
CBD Oil : A Promising Solution for Chronic Pain
“Keep Rollin’ and Keep Smilin'” has always been my motto. My big, goofy smile is my trademark. Cerebral Palsy has never dampened my...
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hunterkelch2
- Jan 5, 2018
- 4 min
Winter Travel Safety for Individuals With Disabilities
Stay warm and safe! Winter 2017-18 has been brutal. Frigid temperatures have been responsible for the deaths of 9 people in Wisconsin in...
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hunterkelch2
- Dec 1, 2017
- 5 min
Holiday Gift Ideas for Caregivers
In the US, 29% of aduts are family caregivers. Caregivers face many challenges, especially during the holiday season. Non-caregivers...
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