LIFE Center

Title	Date	Type
Stronger Seniors: Core Strength Resistance Band Chair ExerciseChair Exercises for the Mind and BodyStronger Seniors Core Strength is specially designed to strengthen your abdominals, lower back, and pelvic floor muscles, those which support your spine and internal organs.	Reviewed May 2013	Video - DVD
RIC Blackhawks Sled Hockey Team (video)WTTW interviews several members from the RIC Blackhawk Sled Hockey team and provides an extraordinary view of this innovative sport for people with disabilities. Gold medal Sled hockey Paralympian, Patrick Bryne shares candid insights on how this sport helped him gain confidence and motivation to lead a very fulfilling life.	Rreviewed May 2013	Streaming Video
Caring for Kids ProgramRIC adapted recreation for children and youth ages 6 to 17Get 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.	Reviewed May 2013	Class/Program - RIC
Spinal Network The Total Wheelchair Resource BookThis book published by New Mobility Magazine is a comprehensive resource book for people with disabilities.	Reviewed May 2013	Book
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature CenterForest Preserve of Cook County in Willow SpringsConnect with the historic past of the Palos Hills at The Little Red Schoolhouse. In 2010 a new visitor center with additional live animals and exhibits, children’s activity room, and more joined the old school.	Reviewed May 2013	Community Resource
Life After SCIThis video explains how experienced wheelchair users get on planes, set up for rental cars, thrash down mountains on four wheelers, pick out the right three-wheeler, play softball, go to college, and much more.	Reviewed May 2013	Streaming Video
Archery ProgramRIC Adapted recreation programAn exciting new adapted recreation program is now available through the RIC Sports & FItness Center. The Archery program is open to individuals with physical disabilities and includes all equipment. Read more to learn how to register.	Reviewed May 2013	Class/Program - RIC
Adaptive Sailing - Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing ProgramDiscover the joy of sailing through the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program offered through the Chicago Park District. Instruction includes both classroom and on-water instruction for people with physical disabilities.	Reviewed April 2013	Streaming Video
Caring for Kids Program-(Spanish Version)RIC adapted recreation for children and youth ages 6 to 17	Reviewed April 2013	Class/Program - RIC
Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA)The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is dedicated to disseminate education materials on fire prevention and provide resources to persons who are burn surviors.	Reviewed April 2013	Community Resource

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