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Listing: Disposable Supply Vendors
Listing of vendors providing disposable supplies for bathing, eating, dressing, toileting, skin care and respiratory care .
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Listing: 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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Listing: Emergency Call Systems
Emergency call systems can be very helpful, allowing a person at home to summon caregiver assistance inside the home or to call outside the home to a neighbor or 911. See list below for further information.
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Listing: 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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National Organization on Disability- NOD
The National Organization on Disability focuses on increasing employment opportunities for the 80-percent of working-age Americans with disabilities who are not employed.
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PRAFO Orthosis: Patient Instructions
video information on the fitting instructions on the PRAFO Orthosis
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Useful Technology for Upper Limb Disabilities
Useful Technology for Upper Limb Disabilities: Using household devices such as a television, light switch, computer keyboard and mouse can be difficult or impossible for people with arm or hand disabilities. There are many types of equipment now available to provide assistance as described below. For more information on equipment and techniques, consult with an occupational therapist who specializes in assistive technology.
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Listing: Adapted Clothing and Shoe Vendors
Selected list of vendors providing fashionable adapted clothing and shoes. Contemporary attractive fashions are available.
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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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Getting the Right Wheelchair - manual, power, or standing
Anyone who uses a wheelchair needs to make sure it is the right type and fit. The Model Systems for SCI helps people find the right chair.
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