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Provides information and educational opportunities on HIV/AIDS. Also, education and counseling are available for sexually transmitted diseases, treatment referral is available. Investigation and follow-up provided when needed.
Diabetes Prevention Program: Helps participants learn about and adopt the healthy eating and physical activity habits that have been proven to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The program strives to help participants reduce weight by 7% and engage in regular physical activity.
Provides information about asthma and allergies including causes, diagnosis, treatment and more through outreach, meetings, seminars, publications, educational classes, etc.
Provides information on high blood pressure management.
Provides information on leukemia and lymphoma, Hodgkin's, myeloma, and other blood cancers, including educational booklets, referrals to local chapters, support groups, newsletter, and financial assistance to blood cancer patients.
Provides information about topics such as heart disease, stroke, health and wellness. Presentations and materials such as literature, videos and books are also available.
Families and friends of individuals with Down syndrome who are committed to promoting awareness and inclusion provide the following services: - Helps families adjust to the birth of a child with Down syndrome. - Provides support for expanded inclusive educational, recreational, social, vocational, and residential opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome. - Provides informational and educational opportunities to families and interested persons, as well as public awareness activities to dispel myths about Down syndrome. - Offers a wide variety of new books with information from newborn to adult through The Down Syndrome Library. The CIDSO library is located at the Bloomington Public Library. - Provides assistance to those with Down syndrome through the CIDSO Enrichment Fund; based on annual volunteer commitments, members have access to funds to help afford/support people with Down syndrome's participation and support in communal activities.

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Disease/Disability Information
Volunteer Opportunities
Promotes and supports research on the causes and cures of Neurofibromatosis, educates public and professionals through information and support.
Provides osteoporosis prevention services and information on high blood pressure management.
Provides the following services: - Federal Black Lung application. - Black Lung widow's claim. - Case management. - Patient education. - Social Security disability application. - Community resource referrals. - Home visits on request.
Provides osteoporosis prevention services and information on high blood pressure management.
Provides preventive health education, disease prevention, health promotion, literature, presentations and care services that address the health disparities of minorities in the St. Louis Bi-State region.
Provides information and educational opportunities on HIV/AIDS. Also, education and counseling are available for sexually transmitted diseases, treatment referral is available. Investigation and follow-up provided when needed.
Information and support for cancer patients; services include free rides to treatment, free lodging during treatment, resource referral, clinical trial information, and transportation.

Community education about prevention and early detection of cancer as well as Relay for Life events (community events that generally run April-August).

Provides support services to individuals impacted by cancer, services include: support groups, body image workshops, stress management, health and wellness education, and more.


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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information

Assists people with learning disabilities in the following ways:

- Monitors and advises the Illinois State Board of Education on issues dealing with students with learning disabilities.

- Provides advocacy information and support to parents, individuals with learning disabilities and professionals.

- Provides scholarships for post-secondary education for students with learning disabilities.

- Provides the Robert Abbott Scholarship for students who are in school to become a teacher in the field of Special Education.

- Provides and support workshops and mini-conferences for educators and parents.

- Increases public awareness of learning disabilities throughout Illinois.

- Provides scholarships for membership and workshop fees for parents of children with learning disabilities, and for adults with learning disabilities.

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Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Scholarships
Provides mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams, Pap tests and education on self breast exams to eligible women. Treatment options are available if screening results in diagnosis. Women who have already been diagnosed with cancer may receive treatment if they qualify.
Provides information and support group for persons who have Alopecia (a condition resulting in loss of bodily hair). Call for meeting times and locations.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Provides:

- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.

- Social skills groups.

- Individual and family therapy.

- Parent and community trainings.

- Autism resources.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Autism Therapy
Disease/Disability Information
Social Skills Training

Fights type 1 diabetes (T1D) by funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D.

Outreach program includes the delivery of a Bag of Hope or Adult T1D Kit for families. Mentor families are provided to those newly diagnosed. Support groups for families and adults meet monthly.
class="pasteContent_RTE">Educational brochures and videos, newsletter with information both locally and nationally on fundraising events, research and products.

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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Available to family and professional caregivers concerned about persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Services include caregiver support groups, information and referral to community resources.

Information, education, and research on blood cancers.

Support available through group meetings and weekly online chats.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information

Provides the following services:

- Federal Black Lung application.

- Black Lung widow's claim.

- Case management.

- Patient education.

- Social Security disability application.

- Community resource referrals.

- Home visits on request.

Information on various topics relating to autism, including advocacy, family issues, latest medical research, etc. Symposia, seminars, and respite activities are also provided.

Monthly support meetings for families and interested individuals.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information

Develops resources for individuals who are newly diagnosed with diabetes. Offers a diabetes resource guide free of charge which can be downloaded online.