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Reflections on Stroke and Recovery - Personal Story

Stroke survivor, Mark Egleston, shares his personal story on Stroke and recovery in hope to shed light on insights and strategies that can impact positive motivation and success.

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Hero of Harvard Crew Video

Allison Kessler, coxswain for a Harvard men's crew team, explains how competitive sports are a central part of her life, even after she became paraplegic following a ski racing accident.

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Spinal Cord Injury Video of Dr. Kessler

Allison Kessler, MD, now a physician at Shirley Ryan Abilitylab, sustained a spinal cord injury in a skiing accident. This YouTube video details how she became the coxswain for the Harvard crew team.

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The History of RIC - Honoring Our Past for Our Future

This short video history of RIC celebrates our founders Dr.Paul Magnuson and Dr. Henry Betts. Narrated by former president & CEO Joanne Smith, MD.

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Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission - IDHHC

IDHHC is an executive state agency that promotes education and awareness of the legal requirements for effective communication on behalf of people with hearing loss in Illinois. IDHHC is governed by eleven (11) Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor's office. At least six (6) of the Commissioners must be deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind. The Commissioners meet on a quarterly basis at the IDHHC office in Springfield, Illinois.

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Wheelchair Skills Video Series

The Wheelchair Skills Video Series from the Northwest Regional SCI System offers excellent advice on proper techniques.

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Listing: Wheelchair Repair Vendors

This listing is to aid people with a wheelchair in getting necessary upkeep and repairs for continued mobility.

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Charity Care and Financial Assistance

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

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Peer Mentor Program - Video Chat

This video features two peer mentors from the Henry B. Betts LIFE Center peer mentor program at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

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Angel MedFlight (AMF) - Patient Transport

Angel MedFlight (AMF) is a world-wide air ambulance company providing comprehensive, bedside-to-bedside air medical transport services to patients.

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