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CAST Water Safety Foundation

CAST is a water safety organization that gives one-on-one lessons with certified instructors for children ages 6 months to 6 years.

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National Library Service - Talking Book Service

National Library Services (NLS) administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail.

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Wheelchair Athlete: Anjali Forber-Pratt

Paralympian gold medalist, elite wheelchair racer, and PhD graduate from the University of Illinois, Anjali Forber-Pratt talks about life with a disability and her winning attitude.

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YMCA - fitness programs for people with disability

YMCA , a non-profit community service organization, works to meet the health and social service needs of men, women and children throughout the world. Going to the gym may seem insurmountable for people with an intellectual disability, an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a sensory impairment. This contributes to feelings of isolation and physical and/or physiological problems among these individuals.

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Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities ( MOPD )

The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities promotes total access, full participation, and equal opportunity for people with disabilities of all ages.

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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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Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality- SATH

This organization strives to promote awareness, respect and accessibility for disabled and mature travelers, as well as employment for persons with disabilities in the tourism industry.

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Pathways.org - TEAM Belong: That Every Ability May Belong

Pathways Team W: That every ability May Worship provides interfaith educational materials, events, and cash grants to assist congregations to welcome members of all abilities as active participants so that a sense of belonging is conveyed.

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Listing: Accessible Pools with Hydraulic Lifts in Chicagoland

A link to over 70 accessible pools in the Chicago land Park District areas. A pool is considered accessible if it has an accessible path of travel to the pool and one or more of the following: zero depth entry, ramp, lift, ADA stairs.

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AXIS Dance Company

AXIS Dance Company's mission is to create and perform high quality contemporary dance that is developed through the collaboration of dancers with and without disabilities.

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