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Successfully Confronting and Coping with Ableism – Part 1

Ableism can appear as cruelty, misplaced kindness, or low expectations, and is a relentless part of everyday life for people with cerebral palsy. This blog explores what ableism looks like and how adults with cerebral palsy confront and cope with it.
Cadeyrn Gaskin et al., on behalf of Deakin University and the Cerebral Palsy Support Network
22 Jan 2026
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Successfully Confronting and Coping with Ableism – Part 2

This blog explores how adults with cerebral palsy confront ableism in everyday life and the positive outcomes that can follow. It highlights practical strategies people use to challenge unfair treatment and support their well-being.
Cadeyrn Gaskin et al., on behalf of Deakin University and the Cerebral Palsy Support Network
18 Mar 2026
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Successfully Confronting and Coping with Ableism – Part 3

Encountering ableism can be stressful and can affect mental health over time. This blog explores how adults with cerebral palsy successfully cope with ableism, including changing their thinking, seeking social support, engaging in everyday life, and working to create social change.
Cadeyrn Gaskin et al., on behalf of Deakin University and the Cerebral Palsy Support Network
27 Jan 2026
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