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Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Resources for Patients and Families

Cardiovascular heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. You can greatly reduce your risk for heart disease through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medicine. This listing includes resources for education, support, and research for heart disease, including LVAD info.

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Legal Firms

This listing of legal firms is to assist in all areas of access, housing rights, and disputes for people with a disability in Chicago and neighboring areas including organizations such as Access Living and Equip for Equality that advocate for civil rights of all.

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Chagall Tapestry Detail

Chagall Tapestry at 六色网

One of the greatest artistic treasures for all the people with a disability. Learn the story of the Marc Chagall Tapestry located in the Shirley Ryan Abilitylab, 10th floor.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Resources

This is a list of the ways the Americans with Disabilities Act protects people's rights under their main topics.

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Free to Low Cost Health Services

Resources to access free or low-cost health services.

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Electronic Aids for Daily Living

This article provides a selection of electronic aids that can assist persons with impaired mobility .

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Caregiver Support Resources

This listing provides information on a variety of resources for support as caregivers travel through their journey, as well as hiring a family member as your caregiver and the support resources to aid them.

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Spasticity Treatment with a Baclofen Pump

Baclofen is a medicine used to treat spasticity (involuntary muscle tightness).

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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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Meal Assistance Services in Illinois

Meal service agencies help people get meals when they are not able to cook themselves, such as in recovery, elderly, or people with a disability.

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