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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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Wheelchair Athlete: Anjali Forber-Pratt
Paralympian gold medalist, elite wheelchair racer, and PhD graduate from the University of Illinois, Anjali Forber-Pratt talks about life with a disability and her winning attitude.
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Suicide Survivorship - Stories of Hope and Recovery
Features the stories of 4 people who survived suicide attempts. Told through voices of these individuals, their families, and support professionals.
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Hero of Harvard Crew Video
Allison Kessler, coxswain for a Harvard men's crew team, explains how competitive sports are a central part of her life, even after she became paraplegic following a ski racing accident.
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Spinal Cord Injury Video of Dr. Kessler
Allison Kessler, MD, now a physician at Shirley Ryan Abilitylab, sustained a spinal cord injury in a skiing accident. This YouTube video details how she became the coxswain for the Harvard crew team.
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Disability Awareness Video
Video from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Office of Diverse Learners about disability awareness.
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