About 800,000 Americans and 17
million people worldwide are impacted
by cerebral palsy — however,
many people don't understand
this disease. Through comedy,
Josh Blue is able to share stories
about his experience in a
lighthearted way. His style of
comedy has also been a great
teaching tool for the public to
raise awareness around this condition.
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Though people try to pigeonhole
his comedic style, Josh
continues to prove that he is more
than his disease. His latest 1-
hour special, Delete, is available
on Amazon and iTunes.
We were lucky enough to sit
down with Josh Blue to talk about
his experiences with cerebral palsy
that affect his life, his comedy,
and his career. The prevalence of
cerebral palsy has been slightly
increasing for the last 40 years,
meaning that adults with CP represent
a growing population
(Obesity Reviews, 2013). In fact,
it is the most common motor disability
in children. It was such a
great experience to talk with Josh
about experiences that have
shaped who he is as a human being.
Below we discuss his diagnosis
and childhood with CP, the
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