Genre: Opinion/Argumentation

Cerebral Palsy : Ashley's story Hello ! My name is Ashley , and I have cerebral palsy . That 's a problem that you ca n't catch , but one that makes it extra hard for me to do things that are really easy for you , like drinking from a cup , or speaking so that people can understand me . I 've been the only wheelchair user in my school since preschool . I ca n't walk because I was born too early , so instead of my legs , I use the wheelchair to get me where I want to go . I 've had to miss a lot of school because of operations . Just last year I had a spinal fusion , and I missed three months of school . Luckily , I love to spend time on the computer , so I had plenty to do . I also love to enter contests , and have even won quite a few of them ! I have a lot of friends in school , and I am very involved in my church , my youth group , and girl scouts . You can see that I 'm really busy , and that I try not to let my medical problems get in the way ! I just wish kids would invite me over to hang out . I understand that their homes are n't wheelchair accessible , but I could hang out on a nice day outside . Luckily , I have a few friends who do invite me over . And boys ? Well , I wish that they 'd ask me out on a date ! I enjoy listening to CDs and the radio . My mum keeps me active . I have done adaptive skiing , horseback riding , ice skating , wave running , boating , fishing , sledding , and roller coasters . I feel lucky that I have parents who are into helping me do most everything that anyone else can do . When I grow up , I want to be a sports journalist . Then I would get to enjoy my sports , and have a good paying job !!