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Inspiration & Hope

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Spinal network 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
Ms. Wheelchair Illinois Applications AvailableCOmpleted Applications Due February 1, 2013 Ms. Wheelchair Illinois America is seeking applications for contestants of their annual competition to select the most accomplished and articulate spokeswoman for persons with disabilities. Reviewed January 2013 Community Resource
rise above Rise AboveHow One Man’s Search for Mobility Helped the World Get MovingPersonal story of the founder and CEO of BraunAbility, the largest manufacturer of wheelchair lifts and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Reviewed December 2012 Book
GIft I Was GivenThe Journey of a Caregiver Through the Stages of What Now?, Why Me?, and Ah Ha!Mary Anne Ehlert combined her personal experience of having a sister with a disability and her professional experience as a financial consultant in this book that shows how families can develop a solid plan for the future of their disabled loved ones. Reviewed December 2012 Book
boy in the moon Boy in the MoonA Father’s Journey to Understand his Extraordinary SonMemoir of a father of a boy born with a rare genetic mutation, cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome (CFC). Reviewed December 2012 Book
chicken soup for the soul family Chicken Soup for the Soul : Family Caregiving101 Stories of Love, Sacrifice, and BondingThis book will help caregivers deal with both emotional and with practical issues. Reviewed November 2012 Book
Sitting Yoga Sitting YogaMind / Body HarmonyThis manual by Susan Gilkey, MD, illustrates easy to follow instructions for people who want to practice yoga but cannot participate in standard yoga classes. Reviewed April 2013 Book
Exceptional Parent Magazine Exceptional Parent MagazineExceptional Parent Magazine provides practical information and emotional support to parents of children and young adults who have disabilities and special health care needs. Reviewed October 2012 Magazine
spirit catches you Spirit Catches You and You Fall DownA Hmong Child, her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two CulturesThe story of a Hmong child, her American doctors, and the collision of two cultures Reviewed October 2012 Book
touch the top of the world Touch the Top of the WorldBased on the autobiography of Erik Weihenmayer, this video stars Peter Facinelli as Erik, who became the first blind man to reach the top of Mount Everest. Reviewed October 2012 Video - DVD
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