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#CPChatNow Recap- 10-17-2018

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This past week’s #CPChatNow Twitter chat was lively as always.  Members talked about their latest accomplishments, the newest season of Speechless, a runner with CP being signed to a pro contract by Nike, and changes in the weather.  This is #CPChatNow Co-Host, Devin Axtman, taking you along for the ride on this week’s recap.

Timmy shared his latest research that he presented at a conference.  Great work Timmy!

Timmy tweeted about presenting his latest research at a conference. There is an image of Timmy presenting at a conference.

Next, members talked about the ongoing third season of Speechless on ABC.

Zach tweeted about episode 3 of Speechless having nothing to do with disabilities. I tweeted about liking the 2nd episode. We had mixed feelings about "The wrong ones are non verbal joke"

Jen and Zach talked about the miserable weather in Texas and Cleveland:

Zach and Jen talking about cold, rain, and hail in Texas and Cleveland

Jen and Zach also tweeted about their hatred for severe weather and tornado sirens:

Jen tweeted about she gets nervous about tornadoes and tornado warnings

Finally, Zach tweeted about Justin Gallegos, the runner with CP who got a professional running contract with Nike.  Please check out the video in this tweet.  Please note that Justin has asked to have the phrase “suffers from CP” changed to “lives with CP.” We couldn’t agree more Justin.  Run on!

Zach tweets about Justin Gallegos' contract with Nike and that he loves that he is just an athlete to Nike

This brings us to our Extend-The-Conversation Question: What are other types of representation you feel Cerebral Palsy or disability needs?  Share your answer in the comments!

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Tweet you later!

-Devin

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#CPChatNow Recap- 8/29/2018

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This past week in #CPChatNow was bustling as always.  This is #CPChatNow co-host, Devin Axtman, taking you along for the ride on this week’s recap.

Zach announced that he is going to do a 5K as a warm up to another marathon in October:

Zach announcing he has registered for the Helping Hands Heroes 5K which benefits the hospital where he had surgery

Members also talked about doing a Real Housewives of CP program:

Rachel tweeted there should be a real housewives of CP program. Heather said for enough money she could learn to be catty. Zach shared a Ted Dibase gif

Jen and Hannah talked about Hannah’s dog Levi walking alongside her walker at PetSmart:

Jen asked how Levi is doing with the walker training. Hannah said they haven't done it again

Finally, Zach talked about a moment at work when he accidentally pushed over a book cart a la WWE wrestler Braun Stroman:

Zach talks about accidentally flipping over a book cart at work.

Please join us every Wednesday at 8 PM Eastern on Twitter at #CPChatNow!

#CPChatNow Recap- 6-20-2018

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#CPChatNow was brisk this past week. Members discussed competing as a Paralympic athlete, baby announcements, stubbornness, and the difficulty of trying to convince others to use mobility devices. This is #CPChatNow Co-Host, Devin Axtman, taking you along for the ride on this week’s recap.

First, we’re starting the recap with some happy news! The creator of #CPChatNow, Tim Wambach, from Handicap This just welcomed a baby girl. Congrats Tim!

Zach announcing Tim welcoming a baby

Picture of Tim with his baby girl

Also, #CPChatNow welcomed a new member in Ayden Jent. Ayden is a Paralympian, two-time World Championship US team member, and Para Pan-Am silver medalist.

Ayden Jent says hi to CPChatNow. He is a 2015 Para Pan Am silver medalist and runs the 100 and 200 meters

Zach and Ayden talk about halfmarathons. Ayden tells Wum he prefers longer distances and has mild CP

Next, talk turned to whether members had talked loved ones into using a mobility device. Zach and Hannah talked about coming to terms with using their respective mobility devices:

Hannah and Zach talking being hesitant to use crutches and walkers. Zach said he was hesitant to use his cane for his marathon

Discussion then turned to mobility aids being tools for independence:

Devin discussed his wheelchair being a tool for independence, but that mindset being a transition. Zach tweeted he wished this thought process could be embedded into stubborn individuals

Hannah and I then talked about how the experiences of CP make adjusting to a mobility device easier:

Devin tweets about how adjusting to a mobility device is different due to having to deal with physical issues that others may not have

This brings us to our extend-the-conversation question: What has been your toughest form of disability related adjustment?  Please share your answer in the comments! A sky blue background with a person rolling a boulder up a hill outlined in black. Extend-The-Conversation Question centered in white text at the top. What has been your toughest form of disability related adjustment? in the middle and #CPChatNow logo in bottom left hand corner