Cionic News | Cerebral Palsy

The latest mobility news and updates, including customer stories, exercise tips, educational resources, and more

‘Easier to Fight with Friends on Your Side’: Recognizing Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month Together

The Cionic Team • March 25, 2026
This month is a chance to show up, learn, advocate, and help make the world a little more accessible for the more than 1 million people in the United States living with cerebral palsy.
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Upper Motor Neuron Disorders: Symptoms, Treatment, and More

Shannon Kelly • August 20, 2024
Upper motor neuron disorders represent a complex and challenging category of neurological conditions that significantly impact movement and muscle control. These disorders stem from damage to the ...
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Jan’s Story: Movement, Motivation, and Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

Anne Ellis • March 25, 2024
If you are part of the CIONIC community, undoubtedly you have met Jan. Her incredible story was first featured on CBS Bay Area while she was part of our original home trial, and she has been a ...
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CIONIC Stories: Confidence, Camouflage, and the Neural Sleeve

Shannon Kelly • March 13, 2023
There’s a fine line between confidence and camouflage for everyone. Navigating life with a mobility difference blends those two elements so often, it’s tricky to discern one from the other. Dress for ...
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My Cerebral Palsy Journey: Stepping Out with CIONIC

Shannon Kelly • January 16, 2023
I’m Jan. I have a life-long condition of cerebral palsy. Here is my story. I was born three months prematurely in July 1951. I was told all my life I was something of a miracle baby. I measured 10 ...
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A World Beyond Disability: What Inspired CIONIC’s Mission

Jeremiah Robison • March 24, 2021
How my daughter’s CP diagnosis fueled a mission to empower all those with mobility impairments to move more freely. Anyone who has met my daughter Sofia knows her as intelligent, joyful, and kind. ...
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