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This category contains links relating to any aspect of disability, and living with a disability, in Chicago.
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Access Living
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A cross disability organization goverened and staffed by a majority of people with disabilities. Fosters the dignity, pride, self-esteem and available options of people with disabilities. Background, programs and services are featured.
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Anixter Center - Disability Services in Chicago
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Provider of quality vocational, residential and educational options, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and health care.
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Association of Horizon, Inc.
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A non-profit, volunteer organization that provides opportunities for persons with and without disabilities to socialize, interact and learn from one and other. Organization overview, program and event information, volunteer opportunities, and newsletter.
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Chicago ADAPT
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Grassroots activists who advocate the rights of people with disabilities. Includes information on services, activities, discussions, and contacts. Affiliated with National ADAPT.
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Chicago: Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
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Includes special interest programs, press releases, programs and services information, along with Access Notes, a monthly newsletter, and contacts.
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Council for Disability Rights
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Advancing rights and enhancing lives of people with disabilities. Features include national and state news, do-it-yourself guides, FAQs, voting resources and articles.
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Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago
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Helps people with disabilities to achieve independence. Description of programs and serveice, volunteer opportunities.
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Family Resource Center on Disabilities
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FRCD offers services for all children with disabilities. Includes overview of programs, history, staff directory, publications, and events calendar.
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Misericordia Heart Of Mercy
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Home to over 550 children and adults with developmental disabilities, some physically involved as well.
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The Chicago Lighthouse
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For people who are blind or visually impaired. Offers information on employment, education, clinical and social programming services.
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Special Music by Special People
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A Chicago Park District music program for people with developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome. Image and video galleries are featured.
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