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IL Secretary of State - Persons with Disabilities Resources and Publications
Illinois resources, agencies and national organizations for people living with disabilities, visually impaired, for I.D. cards, publications, and forms.
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INCIL - Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living
This is a resource that connects people with a disability with a center for independent living across the state of Illinois that empower independence. There are many centers such as Access Living, Alternatives for Seniors, Lake County Center for Independent Living, Progress Center, and Iowa Center, among others.
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Illinois Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program
The Illinois home and community based services waiver program provides services that enable individuals to remain in their homes or in a community setting.
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Disabilityscoop News for Accessibly
DisabilityScoop provides daily news coverage, stories about advocacy issues, and analysis of developmental disabilities on their website.
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Understanding Neurogenic Bladder
This page provides information on neurogenic bladder disorder.
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Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center
Services and products for those who are hearing impaired and non-hearing.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC addresses four major areas: Diseases and Conditions, Healthy Living, Traveler's Health, Emergency Preparedness, and data statistics. Some topics covered include COPD, diabetes, cancer and smoking cessation.
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Getting the Right Wheelchair - manual, power, or standing
Anyone who uses a wheelchair needs to make sure it is the right type and fit. The Model Systems for SCI helps people find the right chair.
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Dysphagia: International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative
Dysphagia is trouble swallowing. Sometimes people with dysphagia are put on a special diet for safety. This page outlines the recommended thickness, pureed, and thin drinks or foods and where they overlap as followed by the IDDSI.
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome Information Resources
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of its peripheral nervous system. This can cause weakness and sometimes paralysis, and presents differently in stages for each person.
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