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Charity Care and Financial Assistance

The Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 provides financial assistance for medically necessary care for eligible patients.

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Disability Awareness Video

Video from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Office of Diverse Learners about disability awareness.

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Pathways.org

Pathways.org is an organization that provides early detection, intervention and provides tools to maximize children's development.

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Concussions 101: A Primer for Kids and Parents

View this YouTube video for basic information on concussions including a general guide for return to activity.

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Equip for Equality

Equip for Equality provides advocacy services and resource information for people with disabilities to include self advocacy, special education, housing, employment, self determination and more.

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Listing: Home Health Care Agencies in Chicago and IL

This listing identifies home health care agencies providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Some are licensed.

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Youth As Self Advocates (YASA)

YASA believes young people with disabilities will have control over their own lives and futures. YASA is a project of Family Voices and aims to empower youth with disabilities.

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Listing: Educating Children with a Disability

Educating children with disabilities requires a community of resources and support. This list helps guide a parent or guardian to those resources.

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Listing: Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Children with Disabilities

Parenting or providing care for a child with a disability can be challenging to the caregiver, the child, family members and friends. Children and adolescents with disabilities are at greater risk for abuse or neglect than those without disabilities. Preventing child abuse and neglect is a critical issue across the US. Information and listing of resources provided below.

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Listing: Support Groups and Peer Mentor Resources for All Conditions

Support groups listing and peer mentor groups that meet online or in person when possible, to support and give mentorship to other people just like you. Support groups are an important function of recovery and a way for people to gain tips and a way to give back for those who have much to share. This listing supports all conditions.

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