The Henry B. Betts, MD, LIFE Center is a multimedia education center that provides opportunities for Learning, Innovation, Family and Empowerment for people living with a wide range of cognitive and physical impairments, chronic conditions or diseases affecting function — i.e., Ability.
We provide a starter set of core educational materials for a selected program, sectioned into key topics.
Law
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Military and Veteran Resources
This is a list of resources for active military and veterans for support, financial assistance, and health benefits.
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Advocacy Groups for People with Disabilities
This is a listing of local and national organizations that aim to empower individuals and influence political, economic, and social institutions with the goal of independent living for people with disabilities.
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Voter Resources For All Abilities
A voting resource list to aid people with a disability getting accessibility, and information for registration, polling places, and access to voters rights for all abilities.
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Recreation
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Animal Service and Animal Assisted Therapy Organizations
A listing of animal service and therapy organizations in Illinois that include horses known as hippotherapy, therapeutic or equestrian riding, canine/dogs, and monkeys.
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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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Air Travel Tips for People with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) have helped make transportation services for people with disabilities accessible. This includes airports and aircraft carriers.
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