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Devices 4 the Disabled

Devices 4 the Disabled (D4D) makes donating medical equipment easy. It collects and redistributes durable medical equipment (DME) and to those in need--quickly and affordably. Also accepts accessible vans.

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INCIL - Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living

This is a resource that connects people with a disability with a center for independent living across the state of Illinois that empower independence. There are many centers such as Access Living, Alternatives for Seniors, Lake County Center for Independent Living, Progress Center, and Iowa Center, among others.

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Equip for Equality

Equip for Equality provides advocacy services and resource information for people with disabilities to include self advocacy, special education, housing, employment, self determination and more.

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Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago

Access Living is one of the leading independent living centers in the country and is located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a nonresidential advocacy center for people in Chicago with all types of disabilities. It expands services to include self advocacy, housing discrimination and domestic violence issues.

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Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities ( MOPD )

The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities promotes total access, full participation, and equal opportunity for people with disabilities of all ages.

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SARFS -Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors in Chicago

Funding help for accessibility improvements

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Easter Seals Disability Services

Easter Seals is a nonprofit national organization dedicated to helping people live as independently as possible.

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National Council on Independent Living

NCIL advances independent living, accessing the community, and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy.

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Medicare Official U.S. Government Site

The official U.S. Government site for Medicare. Medicare provides health insurance for people 65 years of age and some persons with disabilities.

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Master Listing Index

Master Listing Index is a table of contents of all resources called Listings. This is a subject oriented index of resources most referenced for our patient populations in adapting and thriving with a disability.

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