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Listing: Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Children with Disabilities
Parenting or providing care for a child with a disability can be challenging to the caregiver, the child, family members and friends. Children and adolescents with disabilities are at greater risk for abuse or neglect than those without disabilities. Preventing child abuse and neglect is a critical issue across the US. Information and listing of resources provided below.
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Listing: Animal Service and Animal Assisted Therapy Organizations
A listing of animal service and therapy organizations in Illinois that include horses known as hippotherapy, therapeutic or equestrian riding, canine/dogs, and monkeys.
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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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Air Travel Tips for People with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) have helped make transportation services for people with disabilities accessible. This includes airports and aircraft carriers.
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Bowel System: Understanding the Digestive Process and Common Problems
People with disabilities often experience a change in bowel patterns. Understanding how the digestive system works and common problems can help adjust to their bowel changes.
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U.S. Dept of Labor - Disability and Employment
The Employment and Training Administration programs and initiatives for job seekers with disabilities mission is to facilitate programmatic and physical accessibility through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Governing agency for US policies on health care
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Illinois Department of Public Health - IDPH
The Illinois Department of Public Health works to prevent and control disease and injury and provides services in evaluating and connecting care providers and establishments.
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Yoga for the Special Child
Yoga for the Special Child is a comprehensive program of yoga techniques designed to enhance the natural development of children with special needs.
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Listing: National Residential Housing and Transitional Care Facilities
A number of organizations across the United States provide housing and residential and transitional living for adults who have experienced brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and multiple trauma. Explore the list below for further detail.
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