NEXT STEPS FORWARD: A NIGHT FOR WELLNESS & INNOVATION

Join the local community in person for a polished evening celebrating wellness and innovation with Next Steps Chicago. NEXT STEPS FORWARD: A NIGHT FOR WELLNESS & INNOVATION is an in-person evening for the local community to learn about and support neuro-rehabilitation innovation. Event Details • Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 • Time: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM • Location: The Lodge, 5901 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521 • Attire: Autumn Chic / Smart Casual • Evening refreshments: Heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and a signature cocktail About Next Steps Chicago Thankful for Every Step Forward. Traditional rehabilitation has functional limits; Next Steps Chicago does not. A premier freestanding nonprofit neuro-rehabilitation framework in Chicagoland, the organization serves individuals navigating spinal cord injuries, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and neurological conditions. Its three foundational pillars are: • Empowering Wellness: Specialized one-on-one physical therapy, occupational therapy, and adaptive fitness sessions focused on lifelong structural health, systemic recovery, and continuous independence. • Community-Accessible Technology: Access to medical innovations in local community environments without prohibitive clinic price tags, including the FDA-approved ONWARD ARC-EX spinal stimulator, Ekso Indego exoskeletons, and LEXO end-effector gait training systems. • Evidence-Driven Impact: Clinical research and standardized tracking through the Adaptive Fitness and Wellness Index, alongside deep affiliations with national networks such as the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, to pioneer new standards of care. Website: www.nextstepschicago.org Event contact: Mary Jones, PT, DHS | 708-467-0657