Life Center Resources
Displaying 11 - 20 of 42
Take A Look At This Heart!
Take A Look At This Heart is a documentary about a subject rarely represented in the media, and often considered too taboo to discuss: love and sexuality in the disabled community.
Media Type
Online VideoLifeCenter Item
Back In LIFE
In July of 2005, Zack Weinstein was canoeing with a group of friends down the Saco River, in Maine. While jumping into a shallow part of the river, Zack broke his neck. At nineteen-years-old he became a C5-C6 Quadriplegic.
Media Type
Online VideoLifeCenter Item
Respect Ability - Fighting Stigmas, Advancing Opportunities
RespectAbility fights stigmas and advances opportunities so that people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of the community. A viewer can obtain information about learning how to advocate for oneself, promote healthy living, information about tips when visiting someone with a disability, and tips for talking to people with disabilities.
Media Type
Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
Facing Disability
FacingDisability.com is designed to help the parents, families and friends of people who are facing disability with SCI navigate through social issues, sexuality, and bowel function.
Media Type
Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
Listing: Trust and Lifecare Planning
This is a listing for securing the future of a child with special needs or older relative who has a disability requires careful legal, benefits, and financial planning, and consultation with experts who can guide the family in making the best decisions.
Media Type
Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
Cerebral Palsy Foundation - CP Channel
The Cerebral Palsy foundation works to transform lives and empower research, and support of living better lives with Cerebral Palsy.
Media Type
Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
Listing: 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.
Media Type
Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
Listing: Support Groups at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Support groups are an important part of recovery and social support. These groups are held by past patients or community members who gather to offer support in an online or in person group atmosphere. This listing has all groups available to past patients and the community.
Media Type
Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation - Resource Center
This foundation promotes the health and well-being of people living with spinal cord injury, paralysis and mobility impairment by providing comprehensive information, resources and referral services.
Media Type
Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
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.
Media Type
Online ResourceLifeCenter Item