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American Association of People with Disabilities
This is the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan, cross-disability organization in the US and is dedicated to the goals of the ADA. AAPD’s initiatives aim to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities.
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Listing: Home Modification Contractors, Vendors and Funding
This listing of home modification resources supplies business contractors, vendors and certified aging in place specialists CAPS to assist in your changing home environment needs, including home financial options for people in Chicago.
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National Council on Disability
The National Council on Disability is an independent federal agency that helps develop government disability policies, such as the original Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Safety Tips to Prevent Falls at Home
There are many things to help prevent falls in the home. This guide can assist in identifying potential risk factors and provide useful suggestions.
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Spinal Cord Injury Complications: Temperature Regulation
Problems with temperature regulation happen in people with cervical and high thoracic spinal cord injuries. Body temperature may
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Preventing Swelling, Edema, and Contractures in Decreased Activity
Swelling in the legs and arms is very common after being unable to move them. This swelling (edema) is caused from fluid building up in the legs and arms due to slowed circulation.
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Spinal Cord Injury Complications: Orthostatic Hypotension
Orthostatic or postural hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure caused by moving from a lying to a sitting or standing position. It often occurs after spending a long time in bed and then suddenly getting up.
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Complications: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is commonly known as a blood clot. Blood clots may occur in someone who has had an injury or illness, is unable to move around as before
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Spinal Cord Injury: Tendon Transfer Surgery
Tendons are the part of the body that connects muscle to bone. Tendon transfer reconstructive surgery is a procedure used to improve strength in the wrist and hand for people who have weakness due to a spinal cord injury
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Listing: Accessible Pools with Hydraulic Lifts in Chicagoland
A link to over 70 accessible pools in the Chicago land Park District areas. A pool is considered accessible if it has an accessible path of travel to the pool and one or more of the following: zero depth entry, ramp, lift, ADA stairs.
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