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Used Donated Equipment and Devices

The following list identifies Chicago area and Illinois organizations that give and accept donated durable medical equipment and devices, including used wheelchairs, walkers, and other aids for mobility and puts them into the hands that need them.

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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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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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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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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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Mental Health Resources

Counseling services for mental health and substance abuse, are available throughout the Chicago area and nationally at major medical centers, mental health and substance abuse centers, and private practices.

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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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Medical ID Bracelets

American Medical ID provides medical ID bracelets, necklaces and medallions to assist persons in a emergency. IDs can be customized highlighting key information that can help others assist a person with a disability or chronic illness.

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Medical ID Bracelets

American Medical ID provides medical ID bracelets, necklaces and medallions to assist persons in a emergency. IDs can be customized highlighting key information that can help others assist a person with a disability or chronic illness.

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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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