
Welcome to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago is now Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. More than just a change of address, this shift enables our continued mission to be the global source of science-driven breakthroughs in Human Ability.
Where Care...
Recognized as #1 in rehabilitation for 30 years in a row. AbilityLab introduces its revolutionary care through 5 Innovation Centers - state-of-the-art hospital facilities and equipment for exceptional patient care provided by the best medical and nursing support.

Innovation Centers
Our People
Careers
...Meets Science
In our 5 Ability Labs, MDs & PhDs share space so medicine and science “cross-pollinate” constantly. Breakthroughs occur faster: fiber optics + biomedicine = muscle discoveries. Stem cells, interactive software, robots, autonomous wheelchairs, virtual reality treadmills, bionic limbs…
Ability Lab
Research Labs
Studies + Trials
Innovation is in our DNA
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Explore the site and discover how our care and unique services add up to a truly transformation experience in rehabilitative care.

Conditions + Services
From the most complex conditions to the more common we are here to help you Advance your Ability.
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We invite you to learn more about what this new kind of care looks like, both in physical building and clinical practice.Learn how we're shaping tomorrow
learn moreWearable Airbag-sensor Technology Could Help Predict Falls & Cushion Impact
Scientists at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are leading the charge to develop better fall-detection models and advance fall-mitigation technologies, such as wearable airbags for individuals at high-risk of falling.
view all newsWheelchair Softball Players Celebrate Ribbon-cutting with Cubs Charities
On Sept. 16, Laura Ferrio, senior vice president and chief operating officer, Derek Daniels, director, Adaptive Sports & Fitness Program, Therapeutic Recreation and Volunteer Services, and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab wheelchair softball players participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the renovated adult wheelchair softball diamond in California Park on the city’s North Side.
Tracy’s Path Back from Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury
It’s been said that finishing a marathon is a state of mind that says anything is possible. Learn more about Tracy's journey to running the Chicago Marathon.