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Junior Competitive Sports Program
Competitive Junior Sports is ideal for youth seeking to develop their sports skills in wheelchair basketball, track and field, and wheelchair softball.
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About Our Quality of Life Programs
At Shirley Ryan 小恩雅, we care for patients’ medical needs and help them return to full lives. To meet this goal, we offer a number of programs designed to enhance their quality of life.
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A Day in the Life: Jessica Smit, Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
In recognition of Limb Loss Awareness Month this April, follow a day in the life of Jessica Smit, one of our certified prosthetist orthotists (CPOs). She shares insight into her busy day as a CPO — from fitting patients for prosthetic limbs to making adjustments for comfort and seeing some take their first steps with a prosthetic leg.
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Shirley Ryan 小恩雅, First-Ever “Translational” Research Hospital, Opens Doors
Today, RIC will officially become known as the Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 as it opens the doors to its cutting-edge research hospital of the same name.
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Celebrating Recreation Therapy Month at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅
Recreation therapists and sports coordinators at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅 are part of the Therapeutic Recreation (T-Rec) team, who use physical activity-based interventions to address the health, well-being, and physical and psychological needs of patients. In the process, they promote individuals’ functioning and independence in life activities.
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Listing: 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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Listing: Assistive Technology and Aids for Daily Living
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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Listing: Home Health Care Agencies in Chicago and IL
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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Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA)
The Illinois Department on Aging provides an intervention program and a variety of other services to help seniors who live at home that include hiring a caregiver, care coordination, transportation, and reporting elder abuse or neglect.
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Listing: Mental Health and Substance Use Resources
Counseling services for mental health and substance abuse, are available throughout the Chicago area and nationally at major medical centers, mental health and substance abuse centers, and private practices.
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