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Neurogenic Heterotopic Ossification

Neurogenic heterotopic ossification (NHO) is a disorder of aberrant bone formation affecting one in five patients sustaining a spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury.

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My Journey with ALS: an Occupational Therapist’s Story

This is a story about an Occupational Therapist, Chris jash, and her living with ALS. Chris passed away in 2015. We mourn her passing, but keep this posting for its insights about living with a disability.

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Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago

Access Living is one of the leading independent living centers in the country and is located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a nonresidential advocacy center for people in Chicago with all types of disabilities. It expands services to include self advocacy, housing discrimination and domestic violence issues.

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Brainline

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) facts, information, symptoms and support. Information also to assist those with PTSD. Resources for preventing, treating, and living with traumatic brain injury.

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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation - Resource Center

This foundation promotes the health and well-being of people living with spinal cord injury, paralysis and mobility impairment by providing comprehensive information, resources and referral services.

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American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), is a professional organization for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech, language, and hearing scientists.

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National Council on Disability

The National Council on Disability is an independent federal agency that helps develop government disability policies, such as the original Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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March of Dimes

The goal of this national organization is to prevent birth defects through increasing public awareness and promoting and funding research.

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Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD)

FRCD was organized in 1969 by parents, professionals, and volunteers to improve services for all children with disabilities.

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Listing: Stroke Camps

A listing of retreat options for stroke survivors to be among others with similar capabilities in a safe environment that nourishes and helps people have a fun relaxing weekend or vacation away from family.

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