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Recent NewsArt Futura: Art in Motion
Reviewed May 2012
The 10th annual Art Futura 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.
2nd Annual Stroke Virtual Health Fair
Reviewed May 2012
Learn about stroke from the convenience of a computer. The Stroke Virtual Health Fair is available on demand until August 16, 2012.
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.
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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® 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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