Author Archives: Zachary Fenell

Words #CPChatNow uses to describe our Twitter chat

#CPChatNow Recap- 10-14-2015

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Community thrives every Wednesday on Twitter at 8pm ET under the banner #CPChatNow. As these recaps document the weekly cerebral palsy Twitter chat provides a safe place to express frustration and celebrate exciting news. This week saw some familiar faces stop back in. The dialogue throughout the night revealed some exciting happenings for our community…

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Join #CPChatNow Wednesdays at 8pm ET.

#CPChatNow Recap- 10-07-2015

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 marked World Cerebral Palsy Day. What a fitting night for the live cerebral palsy Twitter chat #CPChatNow! While a special occasion, the atmosphere admittedly appeared somewhat routine.   Yet that routine just another Wednesday feel did not apply to everyone. Additionally my #CPChatNow co-host Blake Henry encountered a noteworthy experience earlier…

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World Cerebral Palsy Day Twitter Chat

#CPChatNow Recap- Meeting New People Focus Chat

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On Wednesday, September 30th, 2015 the live weekly cerebral palsy Twitter chat #CPChatNow welcomed accomplished blogger Katy Fetters (@TeenCP) to lead a conversation on introducing your cerebral palsy when meeting new people. As I shared Wednesday morning in addition to the focus chat I would make a couple announcements. Punctual, Katy opened up the Q…

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Meeting New People Focus Chat with TeenCP blogger Katy Fetters

#CPChatNow Recap- 09-23-2015

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Every Wednesday the live cerebral palsy Twitter chat #CPChatNow offers participants a chance to share good news and also a chance to seek support during trying times. The latter remained at the forefront last night. Make sure you read Jocelyn’s post remembering Dr. Leon Root. You will agree the medical field lost someone great. His…

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“Play until the clock goes out and if you lose at least you can say you went down fighting.” - Dr. Eric Thomas

Planning for Fourth Quarter Living

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With September winding down, the fourth quarter approaches. How does that make you feel? Maybe you find yourself in shock, your thoughts consistently repeating one phrase “October already!” Possibly pressure caused by everything you still need to accomplish this year looms over you, leaving you feeling helpless. At least now you can seek comfort in…

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Real people, real talk! The live Twitter chat CPChatNow takes place every Wednesday 8pm ET.

#CPChatNow Recap- 09-16-2015

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Every Wednesday when the clock strikes 8:00pm ET the tweets for the live cerebral palsy Twitter chat #CPChatNow kick into gear. Ironically the conversation does not always revolve around CP. In fact this week’s chat hardly touched upon cerebral palsy. Instead the dialogue mirrored that which you might enjoy with some close friends. For instance,…

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The advice Cory Matthews gives his students about labels in Girl Meets World.

Girl Meets World Takes On Autism

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*Spoiler Alert- The following contains spoilers from the Girl Meets World episode “Girl Meets I Am Farkle,” which aired Friday, September 11th, 2015. Friday, September 11th, 2015 Boy Meets World spinoff Girl Meets World tackled a subject not addressed nearly enough on the small screen, disability. Specifically, the episode “Girl Meets I Am Farkle” focused…

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#CPChatNow puts the "pals" in "cerebral palsy."

#CPChatNow Recap- 09-09-2015

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Another Wednesday bites the dust which can only mean time for another #CPChatNow recap! Each week I put together a recap to show highlights from the weekly live cerebral palsy Twitter chat. These recaps also serve as an opportunity to get those not on Twitter involved. Every one features an Extend-the-Conversation question you can answer.…

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Widen your horizons quote from Stephen Richards

Celebrate Self-Improvement Month

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Happy Self-Improvement Month! What? Did you not know September marks Self-Improvement Month? Well honestly I didn’t know either until I searched “September is national what month.” Anyways, now we both know. So next comes the question, how will you celebrate? Allow me to give you some ideas. Make a Music Playlist That Motivates! Sounds simple,…

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