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Meet Melissa

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Meet Melissa:  She is a CMC graduate. She has cerebral palsy. She is a huge Rockies and Broncos fan. She strives every day for her independence. Her voice will inspire you. I am a 26-year-old woman with cerebral palsy. I use a wheelchair to get around. For many years I went to physical therapy for assistance with mobility and strengthening. I went to occupational therapy to work on daily living skills like dressing, cooking and cleaning. I made very little progress over the years. I didn't like the therapies. I felt pressured to do therapy and keep up with my busy schedule at the same time. I stopped doing therapy because my family and therapist kept pressuring me. Also, I was a college student for seven years. I was more focused on my studies and less focused on exercising. At my college graduation ceremony Erik Weihenmayer was our keynote speaker. He was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest. I reached out to him afterwards. We got in