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National Organization on Disability- NOD

The National Organization on Disability focuses on increasing employment opportunities for the 80-percent of working-age Americans with disabilities who are not employed.

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UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago

The United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago and Sequin Services have merged to provide services to advance the independence of children and adults with disabilities, enrich their lives, provide support to their families, and advocate for their inclusion in every facet of community life.

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U.S. Dept of Labor - Disability and Employment

The Employment and Training Administration programs and initiatives for job seekers with disabilities mission is to facilitate programmatic and physical accessibility through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

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Disability Owned Business Program

This link to the IL department provides business owners a discount with the DOBE or business enterprise program

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CAST Water Safety Foundation

CAST is a water safety organization that gives one-on-one lessons with certified instructors for children ages 6 months to 6 years.

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Neurogenic Heterotopic Ossification

Neurogenic heterotopic ossification (NHO) is a disorder of aberrant bone formation affecting one in five patients sustaining a spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury.

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Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois

The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Illinois provides information for professionals and consumers on the medical research, treatment and support system for this disease.

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Diveheart Foundation

The Diveheart Foundation sponsors scuba diving, snorkeling and related activities for people with disabilities.

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Spinal Cord Injury Video Blog

This global spinal cord injury video blog provides information on how individuals can do their daily life and recreational activities by watching videos of others who have a similar injury level, same gender, and similar medical condition.

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Respect Ability - Fighting Stigmas, Advancing Opportunities

RespectAbility fights stigmas and advances opportunities so that people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of the community. A viewer can obtain information about learning how to advocate for oneself, promote healthy living, information about tips when visiting someone with a disability, and tips for talking to people with disabilities.

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