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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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National Council on Independent Living
NCIL advances independent living, accessing the community, and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy.
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Listing: Grants for Adaptive Sports Equipment, Automotive, and Home Needs
Listing of grants and funding resources for people with disabilities to achieve their goals with financial resources for adaptive sports equipment, motor vehicle and automotive adaptations, home modification adaptations, and general life support.
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Listing: Hospice and Palliative Care
This listing provides a description of hospice and palliative care and the services it provides families while providing national and local Chicagoland facilities focusing on the care for individuals dealing with complex and end of life issues.
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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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Listing: Home Personal Assistance Resources
This listing of Illinois resources is to help people with disabilities and those over 60 find assistance at home with the daily activities that they could use assistance with such as meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, and light chores. Some of the resources offer financial assistance or reduced rates to accommodate the financial constraints that are often a consideration.
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Listing: Assisted Living Facilities in Chicago Metropolitan Area
A helpful list of assisted living facilities and short term care rehabilitation facilities that are located in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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Listing: Agencies for Housing Resources
A listing of housing options for people with disabilities looking for accessible housing. Agencies also serve the homeless.
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Listing: Housing and Food Assistance
These resources are to assist people who are homeless, in transition, looking for a home, in need of food assistance and have limited or no funds to do so, and need assistance in gaining hope again with others help in learning a trade and having a place to live.
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Listing: Home Modification Contractors, Vendors and Funding
This listing of home modification resources supplies business contractors, vendors and certified aging in place specialists CAPS to assist in your changing home environment needs, including home financial options for people in Chicago.
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