
Recorded Live on Friday, March 27, 2020
Q&A with Dr. Fauci, who is on the task force for Coronavirus for the government. He answered many common questions about this deadly virus.
My friend Lisa and I co-authored an inspiring and informative book about our lives with Cerebral Palsy.
See MoreTo help disabled people to live independently, I created a course on how to hire and work with a personal care assistant.
See MoreI cover topics such education, assistive technology, love, work, mental health, fitness, setting goals, and faith.
See MoreThrough my speaking engagements, I drive disability awareness and inspire others to do the same.
See MoreOur mission is to help those with disability live fuller lives by educating them.
Understanding is the first step to inclusion for people with disabilities. Our mission is to help those with disability live fuller lives by educating them, their parents, their community, and employers on what it means to live, or raise a child, with a disability. Chris Lenart, Founder of Disability Awareness, speaks to students, youth groups, faith-based institutions and the workplace to promote disability awareness. He co-authored the book, “They Said We Couldn’t,” about living with Cerebral Palsy.
My Book My TalksMy name is Chris Lenart, and I have Cerebral Palsy. When I was growing up, I felt like I had no one (outside of my wonderful parents) who could guide me through my struggles. I want to change that for the next generation. I started this website in 2015 to help people with disability — especially Cerebral Palsy — improve their quality of life and inspire them to reach their goals. The site has grown since then to include information of interest to parents, the community, caregivers and employers, among others. My life story was recently featured on Triumph, a show on the Catholic entertainment network Shalom World. I hope you’ll take a moment to
check it outToday, I am an author and public speaker who talks about my life with Cerebral Palsy. By sharing my story, I want to be an asset to society. My testimony is always from the heart. I would love to speak to your group or organization, telling my story of fighting for inclusion, overcoming my disability and raising awareness of the disabled in the community and workplace. People tell me they find my talks moving and inspiring — especially now, when there is so much divisiveness in our world. You can find out more about my talks and view testimonials at Chris Speaks. I am also happy to consult privately to organizations or individuals seeking to enhance accessibility and inclusion for people with disability.
Chris Lenart, Founder of Disability Awareness, 2020 graduate of Partners in Policymaking in Illinois, speaks to students, youth groups, faith-based institutions, and the workplace to promote disability awareness.
About Chris and Disability Awareness
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See MoreAs we are slowly getting back to the new normal, I have to share a couple of thoughts about what happened over the last three months.
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See MoreCerebral refers to the brain and Palsy refers to poor muscle control or weakness. Cerebral Palsy (CP) is not a disease,
See MoreThe United States is the land of opportunities for everybody. People can get their college degree or start their own business...
See MoreChris Lenart has written extensively on the subject of disability and faith. His hope is that by talking about faith and disability,
See MoreThe authors — both of whom have Cerebral Palsy — want parents to know that life with Cerebral Palsy is not hopeless, and can be really rewarding. Chris and Lisa took two years to write this inspiring book, in which they offer their unique perspectives on how Cerebral Palsy has affected their lives. This candid memoir shows how they moved beyond the barriers of their disability — in spite of what they were told — to achieve their goals and become productive contributors to their communities.
“They Said We Couldn’t” is recommended for readers age 13 and up. It is available in Soft Cover and E-Book.
The authors — both of whom have Cerebral Palsy — want parents to know that life with Cerebral Palsy is not hopeless, and can be really rewardin
In “They Said We Couldn’t”, co-authors Chris Lenart and Lisa Cesal have written a guide for living a full life with Cerebral Palsy.The author