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Home Health Care Agencies in Chicago and Illinois

This listing identifies home health care agencies providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Some are licensed.

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Stroke Camps

A listing of retreat options for stroke survivors to be among others with similar capabilities in a safe environment that nourishes and helps people have a fun relaxing weekend or vacation away from family.

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Stroke Camps

A listing of retreat options for stroke survivors to be among others with similar capabilities in a safe environment that nourishes and helps people have a fun relaxing weekend or vacation away from family.

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Accessible Fitness Centers and Pools

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

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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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Spasticity Treatment with Botulinum Toxins

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Spasticity

Spasticity is a term used to describe abnormal involuntary tightening of muscles that either occurs spontaneously or when the body is stimulated in

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Adaptive Clothing and Shoe Vendors

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

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Adaptive Clothing and Shoe Vendors

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

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Housing Resources in Chicagoland

A listing of housing options for people with disabilities looking for accessible housing. Agencies also serve the homeless.

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