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Bob’s Story: Helping Patients Envision Life After a Left Ventricular Assist Device
Bob, who will turn 85 on his next birthday, served as one of approximately 35 volunteers in the Peer Mentorship Program offered through the rehabilitation hospital’s Henry B. Betts, MD, LIFE Center.
Patient Story
Video Spotlights the LIFE Center’s Life-Changing Mission Through One Peer Mentor’s Experience
At 17, Kenneth J. sustained a football injury that left him paralyzed. Through the Henry B. Betts LIFE Center, he found emotional healing.
Now, as a longtime volunteer peer mentor, Ken helps others access the same curated, holistic information that changed the course of his own journey.
Click below to watch his story:
Now, as a longtime volunteer peer mentor, Ken helps others access the same curated, holistic information that changed the course of his own journey.
Click below to watch his story:
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Corto Ian Fundacion Ian short film on Cerebral Palsy
A short film posted on YouTube about a boy Ian, with Cerebral Palsy, and how playground bullying affects his determination and others to help him gain equality.
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Listing: Artists and Disabilities
This collection of websites and community resources features a spectrum of art and people with disabilities who are creating inspirational, beautiful, amazing, and provocative works of imagery and creativity.
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Reflections on Stroke and Recovery - Personal Story
Stroke survivor, Mark Egleston, shares his personal story on Stroke and recovery in hope to shed light on insights and strategies that can impact positive motivation and success.
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Chagall Tapestry - biblical and artistic explanation of artwork
One of the greatest artistic treasures for all the people with a disability. Learn the story of the Marc Chagall Tapestry located in the Shirley Ryan Abilitylab, 10th floor.
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Spiritual Care Communities Supportive to Inclusion
This is a list of spiritual care communities that support and assist people who experience challenges with inclusion such as gender, race and physical disability in an open and accessible way.
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Pathways.org - TEAM Belong: That Every Ability May Belong
Pathways Team W: That every ability May Worship provides interfaith educational materials, events, and cash grants to assist congregations to welcome members of all abilities as active participants so that a sense of belonging is conveyed.
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Stella Young - Disability and "Inspiration" TED Talk
Australian comedian Stella Young talks about disability and inspiration in this TED talk (10 min)
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Disability Awareness Video
Video from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Office of Diverse Learners about disability awareness.
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