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Listing: Rett Syndrome

This resource list supports families in their ongoing efforts to understand Rett Syndrome and stay apprised of advancements in research for new treatments.

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Lotsa Helping Hands

Lotsa Helping Hands is a web-based community that assists caregivers and families in crisis to organize meals, rides, and other needs through the use of a group calendar.

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Urinary System Overview

After a disabling event, it is common for bladder habits to change. Some people have problems emptying their bladder, while others may have urinary accidents.

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Bowel System: Understanding the Digestive Process and Common Problems

People with disabilities often experience a change in bowel patterns. Understanding how the digestive system works and common problems can help adjust to their bowel changes.

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Air Travel Tips for People with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) have helped make transportation services for people with disabilities accessible. This includes airports and aircraft carriers.

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Listing: Adapted Clothing and Shoe Vendors

Selected list of vendors providing fashionable adapted clothing and shoes. Contemporary attractive fashions are available.

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Listing: 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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UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago

The United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago and Sequin Services have merged to provide services to advance the independence of children and adults with disabilities, enrich their lives, provide support to their families, and advocate for their inclusion in every facet of community life.

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Information on augmentative communication for children and young people

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Listing: Accessible Fitness Centers

Each of the centers below provides an array of health, fitness, and sports programs for people with physical disabilities.

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