My dual roles as editor of the Cerebral Palsy Society’s “Review” and CP Society historian has enhanced my understanding of contemporary issues as well as strengthened my appreciation of the past.

Sometime back I predicted that the majority of future generations of our disabled community will be far more educated than their predecessors. Armed with this education people with disabilities will be more aware of their rights and more assertive in demanding them. I believe the Cerebral Palsy Society has a wonderful opportunity to support these people and their families in their quest to reach their potential. I’m very enthusiastic with recent developments and have a strong desire to be part of the CP Society’s future.

I’m also looking forward to helping our older members who have struggled in isolation over the years. In my youth I was considered a unique sight when I travelled to my local township in my motorised wheelchair. I’m pleased to observe that this mode of transport is now an everyday occurrence. Us oldies can now embrace this wonderful new world of technology thanks to the support of the CP Society.

I would like to encourage everyone to join the Cerebral Palsy Society to help build an exciting future for us all.