How Paula Carozzo is Redefining Disability and Advocating for Her Community

This week, Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with disability activist Paula Carozzo who shares her story of experiencing a hypoxic brain injury at 5-years-old that led to her being diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Paula discusses how she learned to embrace her diagnosis and advocate for others with disabilities, aiming to enhance accessibility and combat stigma. Next, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Andres Jimenez Gomez, a pediatric neurologist neurodevelopmental pediatrician at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Dr. Jimenez Gomez explains what hypoxic brain injuries are and how they are related to neurologic conditions like cerebral palsy and discusses ways that parents can learn about and understand their child’s condition.  Additional Resources  Brain & Life: Managing Cerebral Palsy in Middle Age   Learn more about cerebral palsy   Cerebral Palsy Foundation  United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)  HOPE for HIE  Other Brain & Life Podcast episodes about cerebral palsy:  Brain & Life Podcast: RJ Mitte on Living Confidently with Cerebral Palsy  Brain & Life Podcast: Josh Blue Uses Humor to Ease the Stigma Around Cerebral Palsy  We want to hear from you!  Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?  Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206  Email us at [email protected]  Social Media:    Guest: Paula Carozzo @pauuzzo (Twitter & Instagram); Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital @JDCHospital (Twitter)  Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea