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Recent NewsAccess Chicago Comes to Navy Pier on July 19, 2012
Reviewed May 2012
Looking for an event for the whole family to enjoy? Then head to AccessChicago from 10 am to 5 pm on July 19 at Festival Hall A at Navy Pier.
Register for the Stroke Virtual Health Fair on May 16
Reviewed May 2012
Learn virtually anything about stroke from the convenience of a computer during the May 16 stroke Virtual Health Fair by registering at www.stroke.org/vhf2012.
Mark Stephan Challenge for RIC
Reviewed April 2012
Mark Stephan set out on his extraordinary 3,129 mile bike ride April 15 to help raise money for RIC, where he was a patient following a bike accident that had left him paralyzed from the neck down.
Adaptive Van Demonstration
Reviewed February 2012
Get a first hand glimpse of adaptive vehicles and hand controls. Meet with a mobility consultant to learn about options for vans, cars, and other adaptive vehicles for purchase and rental.
Meditation to Improve Health
Reviewed February 2012
Experienced meditation instructors from Shambhala Meditation Center in Chicago lead a weekly meditation session at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for patients, family members, and employees.
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Recent ResourcesLIFE Membership Features - video tutorial
Reviewed May 2012
Searching for medical information can be a daunting task, especially after a life-altering event. There’s no reason for you to start from scratch. Watch this short video to learn more about LIFE membership features.
Diaphragm Pacer Management (download)
Reviewed May 2012
Breathe Deep....and Live is a download that provides information about the NeuRx TM Diaphragm Pacing System for patients and caregivers.
Representing Disability in an Ableist World
Reviewed April 2012
Essays about how mass media frame disability in a context of ableism.
Walking in Broken Shoes
Reviewed April 2012
Author Sue Walsh was in Haiti and was among the first responders during the January 2010 earthquake.
Parkinson Disease: Parkinson’s Disease Resource List
Reviewed April 2012
A resource guide for persons with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers.
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