ISLAMABAD: Umer Jaral, a talented artist suffering from cerebral palsy, presented Prime Minister Imran Khan his self-painted portraits, according to a statement issued on Tuesday.
In a statement, the PM’s office stated that the wheelchair-bound artist, 34, despite his neurological disorders that affect the movement of muscles, made the paintings out of his fondness for Imran Khan.
On the occasion, the prime minister lauded the artwork of Umer Jaral and termed him a symbol of motivation and inspiration for others. Suffering from cerebral palsy at birth, Umer Jaral has been making paintings since the age of 12.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles. CP is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain that affects a person’s ability to control his or her muscles.
