A donation to the Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association can make a difference in the life of a baby, child or young adult affected by hemiplegia or pediatric stroke. How Can I Donate to CHASA? 1. PayPal You may donate […]
You Can Help
CHASA is proud to have a growing number of committed compassionate volunteers who assist our families and children in many ways. In honor of the many volunteers with which CHASA has been blessed, we extend a special heartfelt thank you! […]
HemiKids
HemiKids is an online discussion group where you can meet other parents of children who have hemiplegia, hemiparesis, or hemiplegic cerebral palsy. With over 1800 families, you’ll find others who understand the joys and challenges of raising a child with hemiplegia. We talk about […]
Medical Disclaimer
The information and resources on the CHASA web site are for educational purposes only. The CHASA web site is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through the CHASA web site or any links from […]
Disability Pride
Disability Pride Why disability pride? To promote the belief that having a disability or difference is a natural part of human diversity and to celebrate that diversity. This does not follow the “medical model” that views people with differences as […]
When to Disclose Your Disability
“Sometimes the worst thing about having a disability is that people meet it before they meet you.” – East Seals Society poster Only you can decide whether to disclose your disability to a potential employer. If your disability is visible, it […]
Dating and Friends
Friends and Fun – Creating Your Social Circle You’re working hard to become independent and live on your own, but don’t forget to schedule some time for fun! Plan to go out with friends or have them over at least […]
Work and Finances
Finding a Job Career Preparation for College Students: Getting Started Workforce Recruitment Program – The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP) is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated […]
College
Why Go to College? Postsecondary Education for Young Adults with Disabilities: What Families Can Do The Next Step is a 19-minute motivational video designed to challenge students, families and educators to consider higher education for individuals with disabilities. SAT and […]
Transition Services
What is the purpose of transition services? Transition services are implemented into the IEP by at least the age of 16, sometimes they are started earlier if deemed necessary by the IEP team. Transition generally has three major goals: To […]
Grandparents
Find Support Join other grandparents of children who have hemiplegia at our CHASA Grandparents Facebook Group. Tips for Grandparenting a Child with Hemiplegia Follow your child’s lead. They may or may not want to talk about the child’s condition and […]
Megan’s Scholarships
In November 2007, CHASA established the Megan Chesney Scholarship Fund in honor of Megan Chesney, a delightful young woman who has supported CHASA families in many ways for over a decade. We are very proud of Megan and her efforts to […]
Sporting Competitions
Teens and young adults with hemiplegia enjoying a game of “trashket ball” at the CHASA Family Retreat. 2015 Sporting Competitions for Athletes with Disabilities National Sports Organizations and Events National Junior Disability Championships(NJDC) – Information located at Wheelchair & Ambulatory […]
Tennis
The following information is based on our family’s direct experience with able-bodied and disability sports. Though no one in our family is a professional athlete, our daughter (age 14, with left hemiplegia and epilepsy) was the 2001 National CP7 Champion in […]
Swimming
Many children who have hemiplegia learn to swim. Caregivers should carefully monitor any child when in or near a body of water. Extra care should be taken with a child who has hemiplegia because these children are at increased risk […]
Constraint Therapy and Bimanual Therapy Camps
The following organizations or clinics have contacted CHASA and asked that we share information with you about constraint induced movement therapy and/or bimanual therapy camps they are hosting this summer. CHASA lists these camps as a courtesy to families and […]
Study Recruiting Participants – The Benefits of Social Support in Families of Pediatric Stroke Survivors
Occupational therapy graduate student, Madison Drees, has requested that CHASA assist in recruiting participants for her graduate research study. The Benefits of Social Support in Families of Pediatric Stroke Survivors. Madison has provided the following description of the survey: The purpose […]
Pediatric Stroke Awareness Shirts – CHASA 2016
Get your official CHASA 2016 Shirts! Three designs and multiple shirt styles. Order by Sunday, March 20, 2016 and shirts will arrive at your home in mid April. These make great gifts for therapists, doctors, teachers, grandparents and everyone who loves […]
CHASA Streak for Pediatric Stroke Awareness
It’s time to get your streak on. How will you Streak for Pediatric Stroke? Pediatric Stroke Survivors often have multiple disabilities. If these little stroke survivors can do some of the hard things they do every single day of their […]
Introducing Evan – And My Streak for Pediatric Stroke
February 21st. It’s the day that changed our lives forever. I can still remember the phone call I received from the doctor’s office – the nurse telling me that the pediatric neurologist had reviewed the results of our son Evan’s […]
What do special needs parents really need?
Maybe you just learned that a close friend or family member’s child has been diagnosed with a disability or medical condition. What do you think, what do you do, how do you react? It seems that for many friends and […]
Pediatric Stroke Awareness T-Shirts 2015
The awareness shirt campaign closed on 3/20/15 and your shirts will be shipped in April. If you have questions about your order, please contact booster.com. Thanks for your AWESOME support of this CHASA awareness campaign. Wear those shirts with pride! […]
Meet Chris – Loves Wrestling
Chris is a pediatric stroke survivor and very involved in the wrestling team at his elementary school. In one tournament, he wrestled four times, won two and lost two, and come in 4th out of 8 athletes in the competition. […]
Communication – Students with Speech Disability
In November, 2014, the U.S. Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Education (DOE) issued joint guidance about the rights of students with hearing, vision, or speech disabilities to effective communication. According to the guidance, public schools are responsible for ensuring communication […]
Athletic Events for Athletes with Disabilities – 2015
Central Region Athletic Competitions for Athletes with Disabilities – 2015 Texas Regional Games– April 24-26 (tentative) Mid America Games– Kansas, May 2-3 GUMBO– LA, May 2 Gateway Games– MO, May 15-17 Challenge Games– KS, May 16 Thunder in the Valley– […]
Pediatric Stroke Guides
A Family Guide To Pediatric Stroke Childhood Stroke by the Stroke Foundation The Hemiplegia Handbook Fact Sheets Babies and kids have strokes. Get the Facts! Knowing No Bounds: Stroke in Infants, Children and Youth Let’s Talk About Stroke Books Pediatric […]
Pediatric Stroke Awareness Tree
We know it’s early, but you’ll need time to make your ornaments. A few years ago, Tiffaney Carlisle, the mom of a pediatric stroke survivor from Illinois, approached the Children’s Hemipelgia and Stroke Association (CHASA) about sponsoring a pediatric stroke […]
CHASA Committed to Transparency
Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association, CHASA, Has Reached the GuideStar Exchange Bronze Participation Level as a Demonstration of Its Commitment to Transparency CHASA has received the GuideStar Exchange Bronze participation level, a leading symbol of transparency and accountability provided by GuideStar USA, […]
Perinatal Stroke Research – Recruiting Participants for Language Project
The Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association has teamed with Dr. Susan Levine at the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago to recruit participants for a Language Development Project. Research study information from the program is below. Have you […]
Pediatric Stroke and Hemiplegia Awareness in the Fall
A great way to raise awareness of hemiplegic cerebral palsy, pediatric stroke, or related conditions is to set up a display or booth at your local Fall Festivals. Most communities or schools have some sort of festival in the fall […]
