The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago will host its annual Aphasia Day on Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at RIC, 345 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL.

The 11th annual Art Futura was a huge success! Art Futura: Art in Motion is a juried art exhibition of more than 150 emerging and established artists, including work from patients participating in the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s Art Therapy program.

The John Dolan Golf Challenge on June 17 was a great success! The Challenge provides new perspective on the athlete in all of us and shines a spotlight on ABILITY at every level.

Get Ready for Summer Fun! The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Caring for Kids program is for any youth aged 6–17 who has a physical disability and is independent in daily living skills. It offers adaptive sports, recreation, special events and social activities. All programs promote positive quality of life through physical fitness, independence, socialization, activity and adaptive recreation. Caring for Kids offers programs throughout the year including the Caring for Kids Summer Camp, Caring for Kids School Year Programs, as well as activities held year-round. Registration for Summer Camp is occurring now. Click on the link below for registration forms.

In celebration of National Aphasia Awareness Month RIC’s Center for Aphasia Research is hosting a day of activities, classes and groups for people with aphasia, family members and friends.

Join us for a day of “connections”
–Meet others who are living with aphasia
–Participate in discussion groups
–Share your personal stories
–Try a new activity!

This event will also feature a screening of the new PBS film “After Words” - a documentary about people living successfully with aphasia.

Pre-registration is required by Friday, June 14, 2013. The registration fee includes lunch, class activities, and all refreshments.