Patient Story
Jaya F. was in a car accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury and spinal fracture, among other injuries. She arrived at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in a minimally conscious state.
“We can’t thank the therapy team enough for all they did. We are proud to be part of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab family,” said Kyle, Jaya’s dad.
Click below to watch our video to see how she’s doing today, and learn more about our Amicous® Disorders of Consciousness (DoC) program.
Brandon sustained a traumatic brain injury at work, requiring emergency surgery. Transferred to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, his journey to recovery began.
view all newsAt 30 years old, Kyle experienced a rare brainstem stroke causing a condition called locked-in syndrome. Although his cognitive abilities were completely intact, he was unable to move or talk.
Nicole found support through Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Vocational Rehabilitation program. With guidance from her vocational counselor, Nicole navigated workplace accommodations and secured funding for car modifications.