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Corto Ian Fundacion Ian short film on Cerebral Palsy
A short film posted on YouTube about a boy Ian, with Cerebral Palsy, and how playground bullying affects his determination and others to help him gain equality.
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Online VideoLifeCenter Item
Lotsa Helping Hands
Lotsa Helping Hands is a web-based community that assists caregivers and families in crisis to organize meals, rides, and other needs through the use of a group calendar.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
Long Distance Caregiving
Managing caregiving for family members from a long distance can be a daunting task so the National Institute on Aging developed this resource for long-distance caregivers.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
How to Choose a Nursing Home
It’s never easy to move into a nursing home, or help a loved one make the transition, but sometimes it may be the best option for getting the care and support you need. Here are some tips and useful resources to help you get started on how to choose a nursing home.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center
Services and products for those who are hearing impaired and non-hearing.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
Listing: Dementia, Alzheimer's and Aging Resources
This is a listing of dementia, and cognitive decline resources to support people with Alzheimer's, and or Dementia with aging, research and foundations.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
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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Info SheetLifeCenter Item
National Organization on Disability- NOD
The National Organization on Disability focuses on increasing employment opportunities for the 80-percent of working-age Americans with disabilities who are not employed.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
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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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
Listing: Vision Loss or Low Vision Resources
This list of resources will assist people who have vision loss to find support and tools to better their lives.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item