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IL Secretary of State - Persons with Disabilities Resources and Publications

Illinois resources, agencies and national organizations for people living with disabilities, visually impaired, for I.D. cards, publications, and forms.

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Air Travel Resources for People with a Disability

A listing of resources that will help a person with a disability who may need special accommodations when doing extended traveling international or domestic.

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Grants for Adaptive Sports Equipment, Automotive, and Home Needs

Listing of grants and funding resources for people with disabilities to achieve their goals with financial resources for adaptive sports equipment, motor vehicle and automotive adaptations, home modification adaptations, and general life support.

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Transportation Options in the Chicago Area

This list for transportation options, within the city of Chicago and metropolitan areas, offers a complete line of public accessible trains, special transit buses and specially equipped vans that provide curb-to-curb service for persons unable to use the general public routes. There are additional options for private taxis, medicars, and transportation for medical transport.

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Accessible Cars, Vans, Rental Vans, and Modification Vendors

A listing of vans, accessible cars, hand controls and vehicle modifications for moblity. The vendors listed below sell, rent, and adapt new and used vehicles for people with disabilities including hand controls, pedals, van lifts, and other automobile accessible adaptations.

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Disability Parking Placard and License Plates - Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin

Obtaining a disability parking placard for Midwestern States

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Travel Organizations

A listing of travel organizations that offer trips and tours for people with disabilities on an individual and group basis.

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Drivers Rehabilitation Programs in Chicago Area

This listing of driver rehabilitation locations in Chicago and Illinois will help people regain their driving ability through training with specialized occupational therapists in certified locations.

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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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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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