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Listing: National Residential Housing and Transitional Care Facilities
A number of organizations across the United States provide housing and residential and transitional living for adults who have experienced brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and multiple trauma. Explore the list below for further detail.
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Locked-in Syndrome
Locked-in Syndrome is a condition in which all voluntary muscles of the body are paralyzed, except for those that control eye movements.
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Listing: Youth with Disabilities Community Resources in Chicago
This select group of agencies provides support to parents of children with a disability in the Chicago area.
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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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When Survivors Are Hurting: Understanding Post-Stroke Pain
Dr. Harvey speaks with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association about pain most commonly associated with recovery from a stroke.
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Listing: Support Groups at Shirley Ryan 汤头条app
Support groups are an important part of recovery and social support. These groups are held by past patients or community members who gather to offer support in an online or in person group atmosphere. This listing has all groups available to past patients and the community.
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Ask the Expert: Richard Harvey, MD, on Stroke Recovery and Research
In conjunction with American Stroke Month in May, our latest featured expert is Richard Harvey, MD, clinical chair of the Shirley Ryan 汤头条app Brain Innovation Center. He provides insight about stroke rehabilitation; promising stroke research and innovation; locked-in syndrome (LIS); and more.
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Listing: Travel Organizations
A listing of travel organizations that offer trips and tours for people with disabilities on an individual and group basis.
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Spasticity
Spasticity is a term used to describe abnormal involuntary tightening of muscles that either occurs spontaneously or when the body is stimulated in
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Service Animals - Understanding the laws
Many people, including health care professionals and other service providers, may be unsure of statutory requirements when interacting with an individual with a disability using a service animal. This source gives guidelines for proper requirements.
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