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National Library Service - Talking Book Service

National Library Services (NLS) administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail.

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Listing: Grants for Adaptive Sports Equipment, Automotive, and Home Needs

Listing of grants and funding resources for people with disabilities to achieve their goals with financial resources for adaptive sports equipment, motor vehicle and automotive adaptations, home modification adaptations, and general life support.

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Listing: Stroke Camps

A listing of retreat options for stroke survivors to be among others with similar capabilities in a safe environment that nourishes and helps people have a fun relaxing weekend or vacation away from family.

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Bounce Children's Foundation

Bounce Children’s Foundation transforms the lives of chronically ill children, and their families, shifting all from surviving to thriving.

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Listing: Dream Wish Foundations for Kids

Here is a listing of foundations that help children and teens who are chronically ill, or living with a disability, achieve their dream or wish come true with financial assistance and grants.

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Listing: Accessible Pools with Hydraulic Lifts in Chicagoland

A link to over 70 accessible pools in the Chicago land Park District areas. A pool is considered accessible if it has an accessible path of travel to the pool and one or more of the following: zero depth entry, ramp, lift, ADA stairs.

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Listing: Travel Organizations

A listing of travel organizations that offer trips and tours for people with disabilities on an individual and group basis.

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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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Learn to Fly for Individuals with Disabilities

These associations offer information for individuals with disabilities who are interested in aviation.

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YMCA - fitness programs for people with disability

YMCA , a non-profit community service organization, works to meet the health and social service needs of men, women and children throughout the world. Going to the gym may seem insurmountable for people with an intellectual disability, an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a sensory impairment. This contributes to feelings of isolation and physical and/or physiological problems among these individuals.

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