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Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness

The Osher Center practice at Northwestern Medicine provides integrative and wellness services.

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Medicare Official U.S. Government Site

The official U.S. Government site for Medicare. Medicare provides health insurance for people 65 years of age and some persons with disabilities.

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Listing: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Resources

This resources is for people to learn more about multiple sclerosis and includes community and related resources available to persons with MS and their families/caregivers.

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Acute Flaccid Myelitis AFM

AFM is a rare and serious disease that affects the spinal cord; the part of the nervous system that carries messages from the brain to the body, and causes the muscles and reflexes in the body to weaken. AFM is a polio-like neurologic disease.

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New Horizon Center for Children & Adults with Developmental Disabilities & Autism

New Horizon Center for the Developmentally Disabled is a not–for–profit agency that provides education and training to children and adults with severe disabilities and autism.

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Listing: Camps and Special Recreation

A listing of camps and special recreation programs in Illinois that include social clubs, sports teams, and opportunities for engaging with other people with live with a disability.

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Useful Technology for Upper Limb Disabilities

Useful Technology for Upper Limb Disabilities: Using household devices such as a television, light switch, computer keyboard and mouse can be difficult or impossible for people with arm or hand disabilities. There are many types of equipment now available to provide assistance as described below. For more information on equipment and techniques, consult with an occupational therapist who specializes in assistive technology.

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Complications: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is commonly known as a blood clot. Blood clots may occur in someone who has had an injury or illness, is unable to move around as before

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Phantom Limb Sensation

After an amputation, it is common to experience feelings as if they occurred in the limb that is missing-phantom limb sensation. This information sheet offers some education on phantom limb sensation.

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Listing: Creative Arts Therapy

Find a place to inspire creativity in dance, music, poetry, drama, painting. No matter your age or your ability. These resources inspire creative arts therapy.

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