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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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A Chicago-area sixth grader who is hearing impaired understands the benefits of wearing hearing aids and wants to help other children have the same opportunity.
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Pop culture has a lot of influence on the way people think, including stereotypes about people with disabilities.
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Mental illness is a disability that is often misunderstood and associated with negative stigmas. But there are reasons for that.
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Imagine yourself in an albino person's world where reading simple things are challenging. Then, you're told by your teachers,"You won't make it." This is what life has been like for one 28-year-old.
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Eight years ago, at the age of 26, a young woman was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
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The BP gas station on Dempster and McCormick in Skokie has many gas pumps. Two of them have a fuel call system to aid those with disabilities.
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Getting from point A to point B can be especially challenging for people with disabilities. That specialized need has also created a successful business in customized transportation.
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Twelve years ago, Adaptive Adventures was created to give people with disabilities life-changing experiences through different outdoor recreational activities.
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One in 88 children has autism spectrum disorder. Some autistic children have other significant disabilities including blindness.
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Four years ago, Found, a not-for-profit center, was created to help disabled homeless dogs and cats.
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A ComEd energy efficiency education program is designed for and taught by individuals with developmental disabilities.
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A former Chicago-area woman lost several limbs from an infection caused by a thumb injury.
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Every year there are a number of disability-related films and characters nominated for Oscars, and this year is no different.
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Celebrity presenters will receive swag bags on Oscar Sunday, which will include wine charms made at the Autism Therapeutic School in Tinley Park.
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Bullying and suicide in the gay youth community is an ongoing problem.
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A young couple with Down syndrome found love after meeting as toddlers.
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Seventeen years ago, a Chicago-area not-for-profit organization got into the screen printing business.
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Service dogs have changed the lives of many people with disabilities.
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A Chicago-area deacon created an organization that reaches out to high school athletes who became disabled on the playing field.
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After being bullied by students and teachers, a 13-year-old boy who stutters has won respect from his peers and professionals.
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Marjorie Sullivan Lee, 91, raised a child with Down syndrome when there was little information about cognitive disabilities available to families.
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On a suggestion from a customer who is blind, a sandwich shop in Chicago part of a nationwide chain -- added braille menus. The company is hoping the other 750 stores will follow.
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More than 250, 000 people in the United States are diagnosed with dystonia, a movement disorder that affects people differently.
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A child's early education is essential. Child's Voice has been providing deaf children from birth to 8 years old an oral education for more than 15 years.
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There are a number of organizations in the Chicago area that provides services to people with disabilities. Some of them are not as well known as others. The Douglas Center is one of them.
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Approximately 2.2-million Americans are diagnosed with OCD, including a number of celebrities.
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Obsessive compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder. Approximately 2.2-million Americans are diagnosed with this disability, including a number of celebrities.
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A new disability parking law goes into effect Tuesday with costly penalties and long driver's license suspensions.
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Two graduates of Chicago's Le Cordon Bleu cooking school aren't letting their disability get in their way of doing what they love- cooking.
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School yearbooks have changed, and many are more visual, which is a challenge for students who are blind and visually impaired.
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Have you ever dared yourself to try something out of your elements? Fear Experiment encourages people to do just that, regardless of their limitations or abilities.
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The Joffrey Ballet's famous production of "The Nutcracker" is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
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A dream comes true for a veteran and his family. They were able to purchase their first home.
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Traditional adoptions from foreign countries, including China, can take many years, but adopting children with special needs often only takes about a year.
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Governor Pat Quinn's rebalancing initiative redirects state funding to support community-based living options.
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Indoor trampoline keeps everyone active and fit, especially during the cold weather. A nationwide trampoline entertainment center has modifications available for people with various disabilities.
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The holiday season is here, and toys are always a favorite for children, including those with disabilities.
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A Chicago-area man is the owner of a new rampvan after winning a national Local Heroes contest.
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A Chicago-area man is the owner of a new rampvan after winning a national Local Heroes contest.
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There are different therapies for people with disabilities. The Institute for Therapy through the Arts provides services using creative art and therapists who are trained in their respective field.
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Friedreich's ataxia, a complicated genetic disability, usually begins before puberty when areas that control coordination, movements, and functions start failing.
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Friedreich's ataxia, a complicated genetic disability, usually begins before puberty when areas that control coordination, movements, and functions start failing.
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