There is known cure for cerebral palsy. For those who have the disorder and for their families, the goal becomes learning how to live with cerebral palsy. Having a severe disability impacts every aspect of life, yet with the help of special equipment and a caring support network, people with cerebral palsy can lead happy, productive, and independent lives. A patient talks about her life: .

I am nineteen years old and a senior in high school. I have CP and get around in a motorized wheelchair that I call "The Bomb." I'm lucky to have a great family and good friends who look out for me. But being a teenager with CP is no party. There are lots of things I'd kill to be able to do, like dance and walk around the mall on my own two feet. But...