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Brainline

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) facts, information, symptoms and support. Information also to assist those with PTSD. Resources for preventing, treating, and living with traumatic brain injury.

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Exceptional Nurse

Connections for nursing students and nurses with disabilities who are also working in disability care

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Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago

Access Living is one of the leading independent living centers in the country and is located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a nonresidential advocacy center for people in Chicago with all types of disabilities. It expands services to include self advocacy, housing discrimination and domestic violence issues.

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Stella Young - Disability and "Inspiration" TED Talk

Australian comedian Stella Young talks about disability and inspiration in this TED talk (10 min)

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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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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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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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