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Artists and Disabilities

This collection of websites and community resources features a spectrum of art and people with disabilities who are creating inspirational, beautiful, amazing, and provocative works of imagery and creativity.

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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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Adaptive Recreation Equipment

A variety of companies provide adaptive recreation equipment, such as adaptive wheelchairs, specialized fishing reels, hand cycles, garden tools, tricycles, and more

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Camps and Special Recreation for Adults

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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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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Meditation For Mind and Body Health

Interested in trying meditation? We have compiled some resources to help you discover peace of mind.

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Yoga for the Special Child

Yoga for the Special Child is a comprehensive program of yoga techniques designed to enhance the natural development of children with special needs.

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Spinal Cord Injury Video Blog

This global spinal cord injury video blog provides information on how individuals can do their daily life and recreational activities by watching videos of others who have a similar injury level, same gender, and similar medical condition.

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YMCA: fitness programs for people of all abilities

YMCA , a non-profit community service organization, works to meet the health and social service needs of men, women and children throughout the world. Going to the gym may seem insurmountable for people with an intellectual disability, an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a sensory impairment. This contributes to feelings of isolation and physical and/or physiological problems among these individuals.

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Wheelchair Basketball Video featuring the Skyhawks

The Skyhawks Wheelchair Basketball team is featured in a video by WTTW Chicago Tonight.

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