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Medical Lending Closet Directory

A listing of lending closets organizations in Chicago that one can contact to rent or loan medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, or bath equipment for a short time.

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Accessible Cars, Vans, Rental Vans, Modification Vendors, and State of Illinois Disability Resources

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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Assistive Technology and Aids for Daily Living Resources

a list of organizations that aid in promoting ideas, use and referral services for adaptive ADL aids for daily living, and assistive technology equipment.

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Medical Supply & Equipment Vendors

This is a list of durable medical equipment (DME) vendors to assist people in activities such as bathing, eating, dressing, toileting and moving from place to place with the assistance of lifts, elevators, mobility equipment, crutches, canes, and ramps.

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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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Electronic Aids for Daily Living

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

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Vision Loss or Low Vision Resources

This list of resources will assist people who have vision loss to find support and tools to better their lives.

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Medical ID Bracelets

American Medical ID provides medical ID bracelets, necklaces and medallions to assist persons in a emergency. IDs can be customized highlighting key information that can help others assist a person with a disability or chronic illness.

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Limb Loss and Amputation

A list of resources to support a person in adapting to life with a change of limbs. These resources offer support and discovery within a community of others who are thriving with amputation and limb loss.

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Safety Tips to Prevent Falls at Home

There are many things to help prevent falls in the home. This guide can assist in identifying potential risk factors and provide useful suggestions.

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