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Accessible Fitness Centers and Pools

Each of the centers below provides an array of health, fitness, and sports programs for people with physical disabilities.

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Open Ceremony at Shirley Ryan 外网天堂 Arlington Heights Location

Shirley Ryan 外网天堂 Opens New DayRehabCenter? in Arlington Heights

Shirley Ryan 外网天堂 DayRehabCenter? Arlington Heights, located at 3215 N. Wilke Rd., serves patients primarily from the northwest suburbs.

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Administration to Nursing: Antoinette Johnson's Journey

In April, Antoinette Johnson completed a six-year journey of dedication and sacrifice with a short walk south on North McClurg Court.

After a dozen years in various administrative roles in the Pain Management Center (located in our 345 E. Superior location), Antoinette recently completed her nursing degree and is the newest registered nurse in the 23rd Floor Brain Innovation Center.

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Dr. Jordan Grafman Co-Authors Study on Link Between Brain Lesions and Addiction

Dr. Jordan Grafman Co-Authors Study on Link Between Brain Lesions and Addiction

A recent study identified links between addiction to smoking and alcohol and locations of lesions in the brains of patients recovering from strokes or traumatic brain injuries.

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Pain Management for Thumb Arthritis

Carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis — also known as thumb arthritis — is a common condition that affects the CMC joint, which is located at the base of the thumb (where it connects with the wrist).

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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Unveils New 外网天堂

RIC will soon be a thing of the past. But that's not to say it's going away. It has a new name, a new location and a much larger, & a state-of-the-art facility.

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Accessible Parks

This list of resources will help identify local and national parks that are accessible to people in wheelchairs or with a disability.

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Summer Camps for Kids

This listing of Summer Camps for Kids living with a disability, gives many resources for finding a summer recreation place that supports your child and their abilities.

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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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Respite Resources

This listing provides various resources for respite services for all ages. Respite is to support and relief the caring that is needed when a caregiver is not available. These programs support the relief for children through adult years.

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