Rodney C. posted an article on Freefall - Oct 29, 2009, 10:39 pm
So your child has just been diagnosed with cerebral palsy? I’m sorry, that sucks. It really does. No, your lives won’t be the same, nor will that of your child. I guess it’s still to...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Freefall - Oct 22, 2009, 9:13 pm
We all know that I read a lot of blogs. I read them to see what other bloggers are writing. I also read them to see the types of comments people make about them. Today, while I was blog trawling, I ca...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Oct 15, 2009, 9:53 pm
A new DVD, 'Starting School: Stories from parents of children with a disability', is designed to help families who have a child with a disability starting school. Produced by&nb...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Oct 15, 2009, 9:20 pm
The first realisation that your child is going to face the challenges and obstacles encountered by those who live with a developmental delay or disability can be a lonely, frightening and confusing ti...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Oct 15, 2009, 8:46 pm
To celebrate International Day of People with a Disability, the IDEAS | EXPO 2009 Access for All will be held at Merimbula RSL Club, 3-4 December 2009. The largest Disability Expo on the South Coast ...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Oct 15, 2009, 8:22 pm
As we all know, looking after yourself and your family is not just a matter of exercise and healthy eating. Mental health is just as important and having a disability, or having a child with a disabil...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Freefall - Oct 15, 2009, 7:54 pm
Anyone with a disability will know what it’s like to feel pitied - to be considered one of those ‘less fortunate’. It’s a sentiment that can follow us wherever we go. Sometimes...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Freefall - Oct 7, 2009, 8:37 pm
10. I’m more of a night person than a day person. Thus, it could be seen as intrusion into my ‘beliefs’ to make me work on any day ending in ‘day’. They all do, so I real...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Oct 2, 2009, 12:41 am
Manly Sailability wil be holding a 'Try Sailing' Day on Sunday 1 November, from 11 am to 3 pm. Join this fun and friendly club for the first sail of Summer. It's for anyone with...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Freefall - Oct 1, 2009, 11:15 pm
I was watching one of those make over shows last night where one of the contestants had recently had his leg amputated. In the end, they gave him a new ‘high tech’ prosthetic leg and he co...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Oct 1, 2009, 12:11 am
Thursday 12 November 2009 at Prairiewood - 10 am to 12 noon Join Dr Mary-Clare Waugh and her associates from The Children's Hospital Westmead for this informative session on cerebral palsy f...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 30, 2009, 11:42 pm
Moving out of home is often more difficult for people with a developmental disability than for their peers.  Many young men and women remain in their parent's home when they are of an age whe...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Hey Dad! - Sep 29, 2009, 11:21 pm
This blog has been prompted by one of my readers who made the following comments on another blog I had written. Patricia writes (and I have edited this slightly to reduce space), 'My twins Julian ...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Hey Dad! - Sep 29, 2009, 8:00 am
The transition from primary to high school is a big step. Now throw into the mix new friends, new location, new demands on homework, a 'new' teenager as well as a disability, and you have a ch...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Freefall - Sep 24, 2009, 6:14 pm
Okay, this feels weird to write about. I thought that it was obvious, but clearly not. It has just been pointed out to me that some people, in what is almost 2010, still think that people with disabil...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 18, 2009, 12:03 am
Teen Time is an after school and vacations support program for high school students, 12-18 years, with an intellectual disability and high to moderate support neeeds. The program runs after school, ...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 17, 2009, 11:05 pm
New editions of two popular guides published by the Association of Children with a Disability will be available early in 2010. Through the Maze is a directory of services for children and young peopl...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Freefall - Sep 17, 2009, 10:21 pm
Anyone with a disability will agree that one of the major pitfalls – beside the physical aspect – is the paperwork that we have to contend with. Not only must it have been responsible for ...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Hey Dad! - Sep 8, 2009, 8:00 am
this is a quick test.
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 7, 2009, 8:00 am
The Australian Government is urging parents and carers of children with severe disability to apply to Centrelink to test their eligibility for income support. Major reforms to the eligibility criteria...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 7, 2009, 8:00 am
A Michael Jackson themed dance party for young people with special needs is happening at St Ives, on Sydney's northside, on Friday 9 October. The venue is Fitz Youth Centre, off Memorial Av...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Freefall - Sep 4, 2009, 8:00 am
They say this cerebral palsy thing isn’t progressive.  I would say that, while the initial brain injury isn’t, its impact can be. As you get older, things become harder, even things y...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 3, 2009, 8:00 am
Warringah Disability Information Service produces a handy little booklet called 'Leisure for youth and adults with disabilities on the Northern Beaches'. The 2009 edition has 48 pages&nbs...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 3, 2009, 8:00 am
Some remarkable stories are being posted on the You Be the Difference website, including a remarkable video by Danny Hingston. Danny was born in Hong Kong in 1933 to a Scottish father and a Filipino m...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 3, 2009, 8:00 am
The NSW Council on Intellectual Disability have a new range of health factsheets for people with intellectual disability, their families and carers. They're grouped by life stages, keeping health,...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 3, 2009, 8:00 am
The 2nd Siblings Australia conference, '‘Creating Connections', will be held in Adelaide - 19-20 November 2009. The conference will showcase current programs, provide an opportunit...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Sep 3, 2009, 8:00 am
Livewire Siblings  is a new free, safe and supportive online community for young people (aged over 10 and under 21) who have a brother or sister living with a disability, serious illness or ...
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Rodney C. posted an article on web2go - Aug 31, 2009, 8:00 am
Need to tone up for Spring but can't afford that gym membership? Go online! I used to go to the gym at least once a week but I haven't been in ages. The thought of basking in the (probably r...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Freefall - Aug 27, 2009, 8:00 am
I'm one of those people who tries not to look back into the past too much, but I also find that try not to plan too far ahead or plan too much into the future. As a person with a disability, forwa...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Freefall - Aug 20, 2009, 8:00 am
As I sometimes do, I was trawling through magazines for blog ideas. This time they were 'disability magazines'. You know the thing that struck me? Both the covers and many of the art...
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Rodney C. posted an article on web2go - Aug 19, 2009, 8:00 am
Too cold, out of shape or lazy to go out? Web2Go brings fun and frivolity right to your desktop. It's confession time again. I'm addicted to a Facebook game called ‘Mafia Wars'....
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Rodney C. posted an article on web2go - Aug 17, 2009, 8:00 am
The GFC (aka Global Financial Crisis) has compelled spammers to send us more stuff. How you can fight back. I don't know about you, but I seem to be getting more spam these days. Not the kind i...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Freefall - Aug 14, 2009, 8:00 am
Anyone who is a friend of mine knows that they are in for some unusual experiences. I’ve been known to wear ‘Shrek’ horns around my house. I have also taken part in enthusiastic disc...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 14, 2009, 8:00 am
A reader in Morpeth has a 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (High Top) LWB van for sale. It's an 11 seater with manual transmission and features a Braun Hydraulic Wheelchair Hoist. All seats have seat...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 13, 2009, 8:00 am

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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 13, 2009, 8:00 am
Feel like a trip to Melbourne in October? There will be many young paralympians who would appreciate your support at the 2009 Australian Paralympic Youth Games. They will be held from 5 - 10 October...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 13, 2009, 8:00 am
Cerebral palsy has a number of forms. Spasticity is the most common - affecting about 70-80% of people with the condition. Two of the less common forms are dyskinetic and ataxic cerebral palsy. Two f...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 12, 2009, 8:00 am
A highlight of Cerebral Palsy Week was the broadcast of a wonderful story about young Alex  Graham who dreamed of joining a soccer club. Alex uses a Hart Walker, but with the support of the Hor...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 10, 2009, 8:00 am
A new Carer Supplement has been introduced from June 2009 to assist people with caring responsibilities across Australia. The Carer Supplement is a $600 lump sum paid to people who, on 12 May 200...
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Rodney C. posted an article on web2go - Aug 9, 2009, 8:00 am
A well planned internet search can save you time and money. Web2Go shows you how! Did you know, according to the Global Language Monitor ‘Web 2.0' was the millionth word to enter the Engli...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 6, 2009, 8:00 am
Next Monday, 10 August 2009, Jenny Griffiths, a social worker with 20 years experience working with families and children with a disability, will be running a free resilience seminar for families at M...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 6, 2009, 8:00 am
A new series of free seminars on behaviour and resilience is now on offer for parents of older children, 7-14 years. Psychologist, Heidi Jarvis,will present the first two in the series at The Spasti...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Freefall - Aug 6, 2009, 8:00 am
Some of my friends are having a really rough time at the moment – stuff harder than I’ve ever had to deal with myself. My heart goes out to them. All I can do is be there and see them thro...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 6, 2009, 8:00 am
A video competition promoting a healthy lifestyle has been won by Arranounbai School at Allambie Heights. The challenge, set by the Northern Beaches Health Promotion team, was to film a 30 seco...
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Rodney C. posted an article on The Scene - Aug 6, 2009, 8:00 am
Sports Ability is a program running at Lindfield on Sydney's northside which offers a structured, safe and fun sporting environment for people with a disability and their families. It's ...
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Rodney C. posted an article on web2go - Aug 2, 2009, 8:00 am
Web2Go's Top 5 gadgets under $70.00 guaranteed to save you time and money. It's nice to unleash your inner geek every once in a while and buy yourself a gadget and it's even better when t...
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Rodney C. posted an article on web2go - Jul 25, 2009, 8:00 am
There are lots of free online courses you can do if you know where to look.  Read on ... Earlier this week I went to the ‘Teach Adobe Roadshow' - put on for free by the company that ma...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Freefall - Jul 23, 2009, 8:00 am
I have ‘favourite’ everythings (I’m a passionate person), I even have favourite seasons. Mine are the chilly months of, well, winter but more particularly I adore autumn. I even have...
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Rodney C. posted an article on web2go - Jul 19, 2009, 8:00 am
Whether you're looking for work or just keen to update your resume, this guide is for you. Every time I teach a Microsoft Word class and ask my students what types of documents the would like to ...
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Rodney C. posted an article on Freefall - Jul 17, 2009, 8:00 am
Since I’m sure you’re all on the edge of your seats to find out how my aforementioned adventures ended, I thought I’d tell you … Reiki: I have yet to have a second session, ...
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