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Dating and Social Resources for People with Disability

A listing of online social organizations for people with a disability that help connect and network people to other people for dating or social engagements, and someone who understands and knows what it's like to be you.

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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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Health and Wellness on a Continuum: Associated Conditions

Health and wellness are concepts that influence one’s quality of life; they comprise a dynamic state that everyone addresses throughout their lifetime. This state changes depending on other factors that enter into your life. Health and wellness include many areas of your life such as physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and cognitive (thinking) areas.

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Brain Injury Implications

This 2-part video explains aspects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that are important for first responders to know. The video also offers helpful strategies for the families and caregivers of TBI survivors.

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Cerebral Palsy - Early Identification 0-3

Early identification of Cerebral Palsy CP is important to the well being and development of the child and family. You will find a listing of resources to consult and and support early signs.

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Spinal Cord Injury Complications: Orthostatic Hypotension

Orthostatic or postural hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure caused by moving from a lying to a sitting or standing position. It often occurs after spending a long time in bed and then suddenly getting up.

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LIFE Center Signature Services

Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s Henry B. Betts, MD, LIFE Center provides various services to help anyone seeking personalized support including patients, families, visitors and professionals. Explore our offerings below.

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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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Sexual Health Overview

Sexual Health - Overview discusses the variety of intimacy issues for someone with a chronic illness or disability.

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Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Team Member Receives National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year Award

Long-time Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 team member Dinh To recently received The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare’s National Compassionate Caregivers of the Year (NCCY) Award — an award celebrating caregivers who display extraordinary devotion and compassion in caring for patients and families.

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