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Recent News

Voter Registration - November 24, 2009
Reviewed November 2009
Equip for Equality will set up a voter registration booth on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from noon to 4 p.m. in the RIC Lobby at 345 E. Superior St., Chicago.
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Free Chair Massages for Family Caregivers
Reviewed November 2009
Caregivers! Take a welcomed break from your daily routine and treat yourself to a relaxing 10 minute massage. You deserve it!
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Adaptive Van Demonstration
Reviewed November 2009
Get a first hand glimpse of adaptive vehicles and hand controls.
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Family Caregiver Activities in LIFE Center
October 27, 2009
In honor of National Family Caregiver month, the LIFE Center will host a variety of education sessions and special events. For further information contact the LIFE Center at 312.238.5433.
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Dance Class for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Reviewed October 2009
Dance is a stimulating mental activity that connects the mind to the body by invoking imagery, telling stories with movement, and making use of the senses to enhance balance and coordination in movement. Join this 8-week class for person’s with Parkinson’s Disease.
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Recent Resources

Form: Application for Disability Parking Placard - Ohio
Reviewed November 2009
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H1N1 Flu
Reviewed November 2009
The Centers for Disease Control provides information on flu.
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Functional Solutions
Reviewed November 2009
For more information on products for independent living, click the link below.
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Department of Human Services Bureau of Early Intervention
Reviewed November 2009
The Illinois Department of Human Services provides a variety of services to increase the availability, accessibility and/or quality of life and public services for thousands of Illinois families. Its Bureau of Early Intervention provides an Office Locator service to help you identify a service area close to your home.
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Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse
Reviewed November 2009
The Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was awarded the contract to operate the Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse.
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