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The Henry B. Betts LIFE Center is a multimedia education center that provides opportunities for Learning, Innovation, Family and Empowerment for people living with a wide range of cognitive and physical impairments, chronic conditions or diseases affecting function — i.e., Ability.
Education is central to Advancing Human Ability — learning, teaching, disseminating what we learn, learning from others. We’ve been highly innovative in customizing programming and resources for patients, families, clinicians, professors, and the community.
Since 1953, the Academy (Formerly RIC Academy) has helped rehabilitation professionals advance their abilities through continuing education programs.
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.
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Meet Our Leaders
Redefining healthcare requires visionary leadership. At Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the best minds in medicine, science and business converge around one goal: To Advance Human Ability.
We could not exist without the kindness and generosity of donors. Any gift is precious to our patients and their families. Honor someone you love, or honor our front-line healthcare heroes as they face the COVID-19 pandemic.
From clinicians and nurses to Allied Health professionals and office support staff, the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers every employee a unique work environment and excellent benefits. Our culture of appreciation and respect makes working at AbilityLab an experience that is second to none.
From the most complex conditions including spinal cord injury, stroke, and traumatic brain injury -- to the more common such as arthritis, chronic pain, and sports injuries, we are here to help you Advance your Ability.
We are available to help current and prospective patients, their families and friends and community members.
The fastest way to contact us for any medical concern is by telephone.
The fastest way to contact us for any medical concern is by telephone.
From the most complex conditions including spinal cord injury, stroke, and traumatic brain injury -- to the more common such as arthritis, chronic pain, and sports injuries, we are here to help Advance Human Ability.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a global resource. Clinical trials and research studies are where we bring our integrated care to life. We’re committed to Advancing Ability and sharing what we’re doing and what we learn — with all who seek greater ability and practitioners the world over.