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Spasticity Treatment with Botulinum Toxins
Chemodenervation is a treatment for spasticity that involves injections into the muscle. This treatment is used when spasticity is severe, in specific locations, or is interfering with specific movements.
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Transverse Myelitis TM
Transverse myelitis is a rare disorder that is part of a spectrum of neuroimmunologic diseases of the central nervous system.
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Listing: Respite Resources
This listing provides various resources for respite services for all ages. Respite is to support and relief the caring that is needed when a caregiver is not available. These programs support the relief for children through adult years.
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Listing: Camps and Special Recreation
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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Service Animals - Understanding the laws
Many people, including health care professionals and other service providers, may be unsure of statutory requirements when interacting with an individual with a disability using a service animal. This source gives guidelines for proper requirements.
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Listing: National Caregiver Organizations
A caregiver can be a family member, partner, friend or paid home health care worker who provides daily care so that a person with a disability can continue to live at home .
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Skin Care Overview
Skin Care Overview: The skin is an important part of the body that works in many ways to maintain health
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Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation- Paralysis Resource Guide
The Christopher Reeve foundation and paralysis Resource Guide is available for free to download for persons with Spinal Cord Injury.
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Learn to Fly for Individuals with Disabilities
These associations offer information for individuals with disabilities who are interested in aviation.
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Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities ( MOPD )
The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities promotes total access, full participation, and equal opportunity for people with disabilities of all ages.
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