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The L earning, I nnovation, F amily, E mpowerment Center

The L earning, I nnovation, F amily, E mpowerment Center. A multimedia education center for people with disabilities, their families, health professionals, and the community. Why develop a LIFE Center?. Shorter Hospital Stays Distant Family Relationships Broader Life-Time Needs. Vision.

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The L earning, I nnovation, F amily, E mpowerment Center

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  1. TheLearning, Innovation, Family, Empowerment Center A multimedia education center for people with disabilities, their families, health professionals, and the community.

  2. Why develop a LIFE Center? • Shorter Hospital Stays • Distant Family Relationships • Broader Life-Time Needs

  3. Vision Provide opportunities for learning, innovation, and empowerment for people with disabilities, their families, and communities.Dedicated to helping people achieve their greatest and fullest participation in life.

  4. Recreation & Leisure Education & Employment Holistic Model Support & Wellness Housing & Transportation Caregiving & Equipment Finance & Law Medical Info & Care Inspiration & Hope

  5. Inform RIC’s clearing house for “Patient Education” • Ongoing Resource Research • Over 3,000 resources • Customized Education • Individual & Group Teaching Sessions Design Architects: Perkins & Will | Eva Maddox Branded Environments LCM Architects

  6. Connect • Resource Assistance • Peer Visitor Program • Support Groups • CarePages – personal website for family/patients Design Architects: Perkins & Will | Eva Maddox Branded Environments LCM Architects

  7. Inspire Consumer Health Programs Special Events • Hot Topic Series • Disability Awareness Training • Kids Corner Field Trip Experience • On-site LIFE Center experience • School Visits / Field Trips Design Architects: Perkins & Will | Eva Maddox Branded Environments LCM Architects

  8. www.ric.org select “Online Health Resources”

  9. All information is organized by a main LIFE topic area

  10. Staff, patients, family access information via LIFE web Current Information Peer Reviewed Customized Specific to patient/family needs Supports life time resource needs RIC’s Patient / FamilyEducation System

  11. Browsing Library: books, magazine, videos, journals

  12. Handouts – Information Sheets to help better understand your condition

  13. National, Regional, Local community resources

  14. Direct Links: Websites and Online Documents

  15. LIFE Center ph:312.238.LIFE(5433)fax: 312.238.2860email: lifecenter@ric.orglifecenter.ric.orgOnline Health Resources

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