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  • The SPRED program
  • 50 years ago, an organization was created to teach catechism to children and teens with developmental disabilities at their local parish.
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  • The SPRED program
  • 50 years ago, an organization was created to teach catechism to children and teens with developmental disabilities at their local parish.
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  • Chicago Marathon draws runners with disabilities
  • Many runners with disabilities have personal reasons for participating in the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
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  • Exercise Connection
  • Exercise Connection is a unique fitness program designed for people with autism and other developmental disabilities.
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  • Variety of Illinois
  • Variety of Illinois is an organization that is all about empowering children who are disadvantaged and disabled.
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  • Sean Forbes is deaf and loud
  • D-pan is a nonprofit organization that makes music accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community.
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  • A Chicago-area family started a small business that is based on a character created by their 8-year-old, who is autistic.
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  • Legally blind photographer Angela Geis shares gift
  • Photography is a visual art that often requires strong eye focus, but for photographers who are legally blind, like Angela Geis, it's a unique gift.
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  • Chasing Dreams
  • Chasing Dreams is a Valparaiso-based organization that fills the gap with programs and services for children and their families.
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  • Community garden started for autistic individuals
  • Community Vocational Garden is a pilot program designed for the under-served autistic population. The goal is to give them skills that will enable them to be productive.
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  • Woman adopts 3 siblings with special needs
  • A single mother adopted three siblings with special needs -- something that does not happen often.
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  • An Indiana business owner is giving people with disabilities job opportunities.
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  • Park Ridge family raising autism awareness
  • Many parents who have a child with autism experience highs and lows. A Park Ridge couple found ways to increase awareness about their daughter's autism and her talent.
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  • World Chicago hosts Brazilian athletes with disabilities
  • This summer, some of Chicago's athletes with disabilities played hosts to athletes with disabilities from Brazil as part of World Chicago, a U.S. Dept. of State-sponsored organization.
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  • Chicago Childrens Museum welcomes kids with disabilities
  • Chicago Children's Museum is one of the best places for families and young children with and without disabilities to play and learn together.
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  • Judo Without Limits
  • Judo Without Limits is about integrating people with and without disabilities in competitive martial arts.
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  • Light the Night Walk
  • Back to school season is in full swing. Many parents want to send their little one to class in the latest styles but not break the bank.
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  • Legally blind actor pursuing theater career
  • A talented young actor who is legally blind is making inroads among the Chicago theater scene.
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  • Educators join forces to pen book on autism
  • Two educators who specialized in autism spectrum disorders have the answers in a book that is written through the eyes of a fictional character named "Mikey."
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  • Ill. team to play in Challenger Little League World Series
  • For the first time, a special needs baseball team from Illinois is heading to the "Challenger" Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn.
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  • Sunlight Cafe helps visually impaired
  • Earlier this year, the Chicago Lighthouse unveiled a new cafe that offers creative and healthy dishes by chefs in training.
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  • Being a role model to people who share the same challenges can be rewarding for everyone.
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  • Next week, the Midwest Valor Games will be held in Chicago. It's a collaboration between World Sports Chicago, United States Paralympics, the Chicago Park District and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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  • Yoga gymnastics therapy helps kids motor skills
  • Therapy using gymnastics equipment with yoga movements is giving children with disabilities positive results.
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  • SouthSTAR Services teaches self-advocacy
  • Self-advocacy is about speaking up for yourself, and is essential for people with developmental disabilities.
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  • Raising awareness about Angelman syndrome
  • Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system, and it is a disability that many people are not aware of.
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  • Dorothys Can-Do Caf? open in Lincoln Square
  • Last month a neighborhood cafe opened with two simple goals: sell homemade baking goods and give people with disabilities job skills.
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  • Gurnee teen speaks out about Tourettes
  • Children with Tourette's syndrome are often misunderstood. One Gurnee teen has opened up about his disability hoping people will understand why he can't control his ticks.
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  • Saturday was a perfect day for a parade and the Disability Pride Parade was a fun celebration.
  • Saturday was a perfect day for a parade and the Disability Pride Parade was a fun celebration.
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  • Chicago is a city of parades representing different cultures, ethnic groups and disabilities.
  • Forty-five years ago, the first international Special Olympics summer games were held at Soldier Field.
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  • Chicago is a city of parades representing different cultures, ethnic groups and disabilities.
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  • Unable to walk a block without difficulty 7 years ago, a Chicago area woman is now pumping it up on the hottest high tech indoor cycle.
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  • There's nothing like sailing on Lake Michigan. It is an activity that anyone can learn, regardless of their limitations, and there is a program that helps make it possible.
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  • Pet therapy helps children and adults in many ways.
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  • Children often ask why their disabled classmates are ''different.'' A special education teacher created a book that helps kids understand each other.
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  • For over 40 years, the Family Resource Center on Disabilities has been giving parents tools so they can understand how to advocate on behalf of their disabled child.
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  • Research shows post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects 20 percent of veterans returning from war.
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  • Despite employment challenges among people with developmental disabilities, many agencies work hard to find jobs for their clients.
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  • Beep baseball is an adaptive version of American's favorite pastime. It lets athletes who are blind and visually impaired to play ball with some modifications to the rules.
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  • Next month, two organizations that help the disabled will merge into one not-for-profit organization.
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  • A unique adaptive bike is changing the lives of some students with disabilities.
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  • A few weeks ago, a Chicago public school opened series of a unique gardens designed by architects with help from students with cognitive disabilities.
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  • Last spring, Giant Steps, a school for autism, developed a model program designed for the undeserved adults population.
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  • Passionate Focus is a one-of-a-kind annual art exhibit that showcases the work of artists who are legally blind.
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  • Regardless of your limitations, you can always find a way to participate.
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  • A celebration of disability arts and culture kicks off Wednesday in Chicago. It's 11 days of multi-venue events.
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  • Archery is a sport that works the muscles and hand-eye coordination, and it's beneficial for some people with physical disabilities.
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  • People with mental illness need support and resources when making the transition from living in nursing home back into the community.
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  • Chicago Children's Theatre is offering a one-time performance adapted for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
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  • Tai chi is an ancient Chinese art that uses slow body movements to achieve relaxation for the body and mind. It also helps a number of people with disabilities, including a woman who has multiple sclerosis, walk again.
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