LIFE Center: Videos & Media

Videos & Media

Welcome to the LIFE Center video and media collection. Parts of this collection are available for online viewing and are tagged “Watch Online Now.” Materials available for online viewing only within the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago are tagged “Watch Online at RIC.” Scroll down and use the filter on the right to search for material by health condition or primary topic area.

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Title	Date	Type
The Ride of His Life: Completing the Stephan ChallengeRecovering Spinal Cord Injury Patient Mark Stephan Finishes Monumental Bike Journey Across the Country to Benefit the Rehabilitation Institute of ChicagoBy the time Mark Stephan rode his bike into St. Augustine, Florida, on July 2, he had just about seen it all. In 78 days, he had pedaled 3,129 miles coast to coast, starting in San Diego on April 15, 2012. Along the way, there were steep rides up mountain slopes and sweet coasting through shady pecan orchards. There were surprise visits from police and the unexpected companionship of a 5-year-old on a tricycle. There were aching bones, tired muscles and a pressure sore that led him to the ER for treatment. There was even an accident and a tropical storm. But for Stephan, an avid cyclist who became a quadriplegic five years ago, it was the ride of his life – a chance to demonstrate Ability, and to raise awareness and funds for the new Research Hospital planned by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), the place where his recovery began.	Reviewed August 2012	ArticleWatch Now
Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois View a short video to learn more about the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois’ mission and services.	Reviewed December 2012	Community ResourceWatch Now
Helping HandsMonkey Helpers for the DisabledHelping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled is a national nonprofit serving people with severe spinal cord injuries or mobility-impairments by providing highly trained monkeys to assist with daily activities.	Reviewed April 2013	Community ResourceWatch Now
Rish Recreational Park in FloridaWheelchair Accessible Beach GetawayThe William J. Rish Recreational Park on the St. Joseph Peninsula in northwest Florida provides 100 acres of sand dunes and beach areas, cabins, and an Olympic-size accessible swimming pool for people with disabilities and their family members.	Reviewed February 2013	Community ResourceWatch Now
RTA Travel Training Program in Chicago AreaExplained in You Tube VideoWatch people with disabilities going through the RTA Travel Training Program as they learn how to use the CTA and Pace buses and CTA and Metra trains.	Reviewed March 2012	Streaming VideoWatch Now
Cleveland Clinic VideosVideo information about hip, knee and other surgeries	Reviewed November 2011	Streaming VideoWatch Now
Facing Disability: Social Life and Sex Insights from Spinal Cord Injury Survivors and FamiliesView assorted video clips for information on sex and dating with ideas for creating a fun social life. Videos reflect insights from spinal cord injury survivors and family members.	Reviewed September 2011	Streaming VideoWatch Now
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago: The NBC Today Show - The LokomatThis story was aired on The “Today” Show, NBC on August 31, 2004.	Reviewed October 2011	Streaming VideoWatch Now
Wheelchair Athlete: Anjali Forber-PrattWheelchair Athlete and Disability ActivistParalympian gold medalist, elite wheelchair racer, and PhD graduate from the University of Illinois, Anjali Forber-Pratt talks about life with a disability and and her winning attitude.	Reviewed October 2012	Streaming VideoWatch Now
Amputee Coalition of America Videos and Patient Education Materials (downloads)This organization is a national, non-profit coalition that provides amputee education to persons who have a congenital or acquired limb loss, their families, and professionals.	Reviewed October 2011	Streaming VideoWatch Now
Living With FibromyalgiaA Journey of Hope and UnderstandingThis film describes the effects of fibromyalgia experienced by seven individuals. It documents interviews with physicians, experts, and family members.	Reviewed September 2008	Streaming VideoWatch Now
Chicago Transit Authority (Streaming Video)Accessible Services InformationVideo description of accessibility features in the Chicago public transportation system	Reviewed February 2012	Streaming VideoWatch Now
Naturally Farber PhotographyBrain injury survivor, David Farber, pursues his dreams through photographing wild life and nature in remote areas across the globe.	Reviewed August 2012	Streaming VideoWatch Now
Hand Hygiene Guidelines Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings These online resources and brochures provide guidelines for proper hand hygiene.	Reviewed February 2010	Streaming VideoWatch Now
Brain Injury ToolboxVideo collection	Reviewed February 2010	Streaming VideoWatch Now
Back in LifeMoving on after Spinal Cord InjuryBack in Life features the powerful experiences of Zack Weinstein, who broke his neck while jumping into the Saco River in Maine in the summer of 2005.	Reviewed January 2010	Streaming VideoWatch Now
CANThe Dick and Rick Hoyt StoryDick Hoyt routinely participates in triathlons accompanied by son Rick, who is disabled. “CAN” is their story.	Reviewed December 2008	Streaming VideoWatch Now
Access Living: What’s InsideAccess Living: a non-residential independent living center provides a closer look at what is inside its new state-of-the-art ,universally designed, Green building in Chicago, Illinois.	Reviewed May 2013	Streaming VideoWatch Now
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 VideoWatch Now
Dance Class for People with Parkinson’s DiseaseDance is a stimulating mental and physical activity for people with Parkinson’s disease. This structured dance class aims to enhance balance, movement speed, coordination of movement, and overall physical and mental well-being.	Reviewed April 2013	Streaming VideoWatch Now