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Tips for Hiring a Caregiver
It is natural for families to feel worried or overwhelmed when hiring someone to care for their loved one. However, by understanding care options and available resources, families can more easily navigate the process of finding a trustworthy and caring person to help at home.
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Self-advocate Héctor Ramírez says Resilience Has Helped Them Adapt to Challenging Circumstances
Read about Hector Ramirez who says the identity they embrace most readily is that of “a disabled person.”
In the News
Bringing Spinal Cord Science to the Stage
While set in fifteenth century Europe, this production features a 2016 breakthrough: Richard strides across the stage – in a ReWalk exoskeleton.
Patient Story
José Pons, PhD Featured in Crain's People On the Move
People on the move featured article as Dr. Pons joins our teams.
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2023 Impact Report
On behalf of everyone at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, we thank you for your support. We invite you to take a look at our FY23 Impact Report below.
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Anne Marie’s Story: Journey to Chicago During a Pandemic
Anne Marie was born with a rare condition in which the liver is missing a portal vein. After undergoing two surgeries, she came to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to relearn how to sit, stand, walk and regain activities of daily living.
Patient Story
Laurie Scherrer: Helping People with Dementia Live Fulfilling Lives
Laurie Scherrer had two forms of dementia, specifically early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal lobe degeneration. Eventually, Laurie became an active member of DAA and now serves on its Board of Directors.
In the News
Study Looks at Whether People with Parkinson’s Could Benefit from Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Learn more about this study that looks at whether people with parkinson’s could benefit from vocational rehabilitation counseling.
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of robotic gait training and gait-focused physical therapy programs for children and youth with cerebral palsy: A mixed methods RCT
This study consists of a randomized control trial (RCT) and a qualitative study.
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A Day to Celebrate – Michael’s Stroke Anniversary
Each January 3rd, Michael V. reflects on the day six years ago that radically changed his life. But this is also a day that he chooses to celebrate. Read why Michael says his stroke anniversary is a day to celebrate.
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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.
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.