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Through the Wilderness: A Memoir of Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy in Early-Twentieth-Century Oregon.

Authors :
Chaimov, Greg
Dimick, Euphemia
Source :
Oregon Historical Quarterly; Fall2024, Vol. 125 Issue 3, p276-303, 28p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

"Through the Wilderness: A Memoir of Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy in Early-Twentieth-Century Oregon" is a memoir that recounts the challenges faced by Euphemia Dimick, a mother who gave birth to a daughter with cerebral palsy in 1916. The memoir sheds light on the lack of resources and support available at the time for parents raising children with motor impairments. Despite facing social judgment and limited opportunities, Euphemia worked hard to provide a supportive environment for her daughter's development. The text also highlights the importance of inclusive education and support for individuals with disabilities, and provides historical facts and references related to disability history in the United States. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00304727
Volume :
125
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Oregon Historical Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180055876