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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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Wheelchair Basketball Video featuring the Skyhawks

The Skyhawks Wheelchair Basketball team is featured in a video by WTTW Chicago Tonight.

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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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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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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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Karate CAN-DO! Foundation

The Karate Can-Do Foundation’s mission is to help children and adults with physical challenges and learning differences reach their full potential through the practice of karate.

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Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN)

KEEN is a national, nonprofit volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families and caregivers.

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Yoga for the Special Child

Yoga for the Special Child is a comprehensive program of yoga techniques designed to enhance the natural development of children with special needs.

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Diveheart Foundation

The Diveheart Foundation sponsors scuba diving, snorkeling and related activities for people with disabilities.

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