LIFE Center: News

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LIFE Center Patient and Family Education and Transition ResourcesBecome a LIFE Center Member - Explore Resources to Support Ongoing RecoverySeveral online tools are available through membership with the LIFE Center to support your care and ongoing recovery. This introductory presentation introduces families and friends how to use the LIFE Center website.	Reviewed February 2013	Streaming Video
Parkinson’s Disease Resource Fair 2013Teaming Up to Advance AbilityMore than 100 people attended Parkinson’s Disease Resource Fair 2013. The RIC Center for Parkinson’s Rehabilitation, Northwestern Parkinson’s Disease Center of Excellence and the RIC LIFE Center teamed up to provide connections to state-of-the-art resources and rehabilitation treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.	April 23, 2013	Special Event - RIC
Bodies of Work Festival 2013!Celebrating Disability Arts & CultureMark your calendars! The 2013 Bodies of Work Festival is a dynamic, international, 11-day celebration that explores the contributions of artists with disabilities, the contemporary contexts of disabled lives, and works that illuminate disability experiences.	May 15-25, 2013	Special Event Special Event
RIC Athletes participate in Great Lake Regional GamesRIC competitive athletes and Paralympians gathered to compete at the Great Lakes Regional Games in Niles, Illinois May 3-5. 2013. Events include archery, swimming, table tennis, track and field, weight lifting, and boccia.	Event May 3-5, 2013	Special Event Special Event
Save the Date! Aphasia Open HouseIn celebration of National Aphasia Awareness Month RIC’s Center for Aphasia Research is hosting a day of activities, classes and groups for people with aphasia, family members and friends. Join us for a day of “connections” –Meet others who are living with aphasia –Participate in discussion groups –Share your personal stories –Try a new activity! This event will also feature a screening of the new PBS film “After Words” - a documentary about people living successfully with aphasia. Pre-registration is required by Friday, June 14, 2013. The registration fee includes lunch, class activities, and all refreshments.	Event Date: June 23, 2013	Special Event - RIC
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
19th Annual John Dolan Golf ChallengeMerit Club, Libertyville, IllinoisThe John Dolan Golf Challenge provides new perspective on the athlete in all of us and shines a spotlight on ABILITY at every level. Be a part of this unique event in its 19th year to help raise funds for the #1 rehabilitation hospital in the country—the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC). Funds from the event directly support "Caring for Kids," RIC's dynamic, interactive program that provides adaptive sports, recreation, and social activities for children living with disabilities.	Event Date: June 17, 2013	Special Event - RIC
ArtFutura: Art in Motion: SAVE THE DATE!Support RIC Art Therapy!The 11th 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.	Event Date: May 30, 2013	Special Event - RIC