Debbie Miller

My name is Debbie and I'm 33 years old. I have lots of different interests and activities. I like music, reading, movies, horseback riding, skiing (I ski better than I walk) and camping with my family. I also like to go to concerts and the theatre when I can afford to. I have a deep love for animals. I have both a cat and a dog, Jade and Max, but my favorite wild animals are whales, dolphins, tigers and wolves.

I have cerebral palsy. One of the biggest challenges I have with cerebral palsy is balance. I need something to hang onto most of the time. Stairs are an obstacle but as long I have a railing to hang onto, I'm fine. Another challenge of mine is movement.

I deal with my balance by keeping active, for example horseback riding, bowling, skiing and camping. I also exercise. It's a great way to improve movement and balance and to meet new people. I have been weightlifting off and on for the last twenty years and yoga for two years.

I do a lot of charity work and volunteering. When the Calgary and Alberta Cerebral Palsy Associations needs volunteers for an event, I'll help. I also volunteer at Calgary Humane Society.

In the future, I would like to increase my independence, keep active, make new friends and even date a little.