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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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Youth with Disabilities Community Resources

This select group of agencies provides support to parents of children with a disability in the Chicago area.

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Youth with Disabilities Community Resources

This select group of agencies provides support to parents of children with a disability in the Chicago area.

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Camps and Special Recreation for Adults

A listing of camps and special recreation programs in Illinois that include social clubs, sports teams, and opportunities for engaging with other people with live with a disability.

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Electronic Aids for Daily Living

This article provides a selection of electronic aids that can assist persons with impaired mobility .

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Electronic Aids for Daily Living

This article provides a selection of electronic aids that can assist persons with impaired mobility .

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Computer Access Options for One-Handed Typing

Many adaptations for the computer are currently available for a one–handed typist to use to improve speed and accuracy. Looking at the advantages and disadvantages of each will assist with making a choice of adaptive equipment.

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Physical Deconditioning

After experiencing an injury or with any chronic disease, it is common to experience deconditioning, a physical and/or psychological decline in function. Prolonged bed rest and inactivity can affect nearly all systems of the body. Some of these effects include:

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What is Fluid Restriction?

Fluid Restriction means that you can only have a certain amount of liquid each day. Sometimes people with certain medical conditions can require changes to their diets that affect the amount of liquids they take in every day. This type of diet change is called a “Fluid Restriction”.

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Parkinson's Disease Resources

There are many Parkinson's Disease community resources that can assist you in learning about the disease, other movement disorders, general medical issues, the latest research, and local support groups.

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