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What Karen Killilea Meant to Me as Someone With Cerebral Palsy
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The world recently learned that Karen Killilea, who helped change how society views people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, died October 30, 2020 at the age of 80.
When Karen was born prematurely on August 18, 1940, she weighed less than 2 pounds and was not expected to survive. She was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a time when people with disabilities had no rights and few opportunities.
But rather than viewing her condition as tragic, Karen’s mother Marie fought for her to get medical care, attend school and find a place in the world.
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