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Cops Held a Talent Show to Support Cerebral Palsy in 1953

The Schenectady firefighters had a grand old time knocking balls out of the park and rounding the bases. It was 1953 and the firefighters had put together a game to raise money for cerebral palsy. Both the fire and police teams were competing at the Schenectady Stadium, while 2,500 people watched the drama and comedy unfold.

Laughs were in abundance. People may have thought movie stars like Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell were on the field, but the truth was the "ladies" were actually dolled-up members of the Police Department.

Hijinks were in full swing as Frank Mauriello and Nick Mazzacua sang "There's no business Like Show Business" and offered impressions of 1950 musicians Johnny Ray and Vaughn Monroe. They even spoofed "Bride and Groom" a television show that featured on-air weddings and gifts for the newlyweds. Even the mayor, Archibald C Wemple got into the act.

But the biggest hit of all came when Arthur Hilliard presented a $5,000 to Harold Armstrong, the chairman of the cerebral palsy drive.

House Passes ADA Amendments Act

The US House of Representatives has approved legislation on June 25 that would amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The amendments would change the ADA's definition of "disability" and add rules of construction rejecting past Supreme Court interpretations of the Act and make changes to the ADA's codified findings and regulatory authority.

Cerebral Palsy Girl Heads to Beijing for Paralympics

Megan Muscat leaves on August 30 for Beijing as part of Canada's Paralympic team where she will compete in the 100 and 200 meter meter events.

"I'm so excited," she says. "I've been on Cloud 9 since Canada Day when I heard."

Botox for Cerebral Palsy Goes Under Review

Washington officials is warning doctors about using Botox for cerebral palsy children. Botox is most commonly used on adults to smooth our wrinkles, but has also shown positive results in chilrden with cerebral palsy. Although the government has never officially approved Botox injections to treat cerebral palsy, it has been shown to increase mobility in children and adults with cerebral palsy.

Botox Injection Could Help Cerebral Palsy Patients

New research suggests that injections of botulinum toxin A (Botox) enhanced benefits from occupational therapy for children with cerebral palsy affecting one limb.

Cerebral Palsy Costs and Compensation

Cerebral Palsy is diagnosed in approximately 8,000 children each year. The cost of caring for children who suffer from cerebral palsy can be financially catastrophic. If medical malpractice was the reason for your child’s cerebral palsy, you shouldn’t be responsible for the astronomical cost of lifelong care. A cerebral palsy lawsuit can be filed if there is a strong case indicating that malpractice was the cause. Lawyers specialized in the field of cerebral palsy lawsuits will be able to recognize if there may be a claim.

Birth Injuries – Who Can Be Sued?

Did you know that a birth injury could be caused by a wide variety of sources? Claims are not limited to just medical doctors – they can also apply to nurses, hospitals, anesthesiologists, drug (pharmaceutical) companies, and other providers of health care services.

Cerebral Palsy Treatment: Botox Injections

Botox injections now being used to help strengthen weak muscles in treating children with Cerebral Palsy.

Doctors at Duke have been using Botox to stengtenthen weak muscles by paralyzing the tight muscles caused by cerebral palsy.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Cerebral Palsy Ruling

In a 4-3 decision that reversed a ruling by the 4th District Court of Appeals, The Supreme Court will permit the parents of a 14-year-old boy with Cerebral Palsy to continue their lawsuit against his doctor and hospital.