Author Archives: Abby Renko

Well, It’s About that Time.

About nine months ago, I went to my first English 137H class and learned that I would be writing a blog the rest of the academic year as part of the course on something I was passionate about. I remember … Continue reading

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Insight into Cerebral Palsy

In this blog, I have addressed many different disabilities. However, I have yet to shine any light on cerebral palsy, a disability often caused by brain damage occurring before or during a child’s birth. Cerebral Palsy, also referred to more … Continue reading

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Disability in the Valley

I was lucky enough to be able to attend an awards ceremony today in Eisenhower auditorium honoring both undergraduate and graduate students for their academic accomplishments. One of the award recipients received the Jackson Lethbridge Tolerance Award for creating and … Continue reading

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Lights, Camera.. Action!

This past week, MarTar Swim School (the swim school I work at) was featured on an ABC News segment. I wanted to not only post a link to the segment for everyone to watch if they please, but also highlight … Continue reading

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Genetic Potential for Children with Autism

A recent research study discovered links between five major psychiatric and psychological disorders: bipolar disorder, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia. This new discovery, published in The Lancet, came about as part of the largest genetic … Continue reading

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One School, One Team, One Family.

The past two years have been full of emotion for Penn State students, fans, and alumni. Following the discovery of a scandal that attempted to rip this community apart from the moment it was revealed, Penn State and its football … Continue reading

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From Manager to MVP

One of my friends recently showed me a video clip on Facebook of a brief news broadcast from CBS News in Rochester, New York. The story follows a student at Greece Athena High School in Rochester, New York, who served … Continue reading

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A Workout For All Abilities

This past summer I discovered a new form of exercise that challenged me more than anything I had ever tried before. Combining cardio with strength training, crossfit challenges individuals to complete extremely difficult workouts for time. The goal is to … Continue reading

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America Chooses Alexis, not Autism

On January 12th, viewers across the world tuned in to ABC to watch the Miss America 2013 pageant. One contestant in particular seemed to fly under the radar, yet made it to the semifinal round during which the fifty-two contestants … Continue reading

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Genetic Testing: (Insert Opinion Here)

One of the most controversial concepts regarding children with disabilities is genetic testing: determining whether or not a child will have a developmental disability before he or she is born. Performing a genetic test can rule out or confirm certain … Continue reading

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