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Accessible Parks

This list of resources will help identify local and national parks that are accessible to people in wheelchairs or with a disability.

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Summer Camps for Kids

This listing of Summer Camps for Kids living with a disability, gives many resources for finding a summer recreation place that supports your child and their abilities.

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Adaptive Sports Resources

A list of adaptive sports companies, organizations and venues, to assist people with a disability to engage in recreational sports or sports fitness while expanding their social network.

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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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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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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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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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Accessible Fitness Centers and Pools

Each of the centers below provides an array of health, fitness, and sports programs for people with physical disabilities.

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Camps and Special Recreation for Adults

A listing of camps and special recreation programs in Illinois that include social clubs, sports teams, and opportunities for engaging with other people with live with a disability.

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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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