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Bounce Children's Foundation

Bounce Children’s Foundation transforms the lives of chronically ill children, and their families, shifting all from surviving to thriving.

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Learn to Fly for Individuals with Disabilities

These associations offer information for individuals with disabilities who are interested in aviation.

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YMCA - fitness programs for people with disability

YMCA , a non-profit community service organization, works to meet the health and social service needs of men, women and children throughout the world. Going to the gym may seem insurmountable for people with an intellectual disability, an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a sensory impairment. This contributes to feelings of isolation and physical and/or physiological problems among these individuals.

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National Council on Independent Living

NCIL advances independent living, accessing the community, and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy.

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Behind the Scenes: Sensory Room

Our sensory room offers a customizable experience for patients to explore and is geared toward all ability levels — from those who are minimally conscious to those with behavior regulation disorders. Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 is the only rehabilitation hospital to offer this innovative space.

Watch as Alison and Kyra introduce this space and learn more about our Brain Injury program: https://bit.ly/3Or9UYd

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My Journey with ALS: an Occupational Therapist’s Story

This is a story about an Occupational Therapist, Chris jash, and her living with ALS. Chris passed away in 2015. We mourn her passing, but keep this posting for its insights about living with a disability.

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Brainline

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) facts, information, symptoms and support. Information also to assist those with PTSD. Resources for preventing, treating, and living with traumatic brain injury.

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Illinois Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program

The Illinois home and community based services waiver program provides services that enable individuals to remain in their homes or in a community setting.

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Friedman Place

Friedman Place is an assisted lifestyle community in Chicago for blind and visually impaired adults where self determination and independence are encouraged.

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Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA)

The Illinois Department on Aging provides an intervention program and a variety of other services to help seniors who live at home that include hiring a caregiver, care coordination, transportation, and reporting elder abuse or neglect.

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