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Military Sports Program
The Military Sports programs are open to military personnel with a primary physical disability.
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RRTC: Employment Technical Assistance Highlights and FAQs
A technical assistance consultation and help desk is available, to provide information and resources related to employment of people with physical disabilities, training, and outcome measures, to people with disabilities, service providers, consumer advocates, employers, researchers, educators, students, and clinicians.
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iWear Study
Online questionnaire to gain knowledge on previous experience with activity monitors and preferences on incorporating wearable technology into healthcare.
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Antonette Sanchez: Merging Nursing Care and Research
For Antonette “Anne” Sanchez, MSN, RN, CRRN, CNE, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is "the perfect mix" — she uses traditional nursing skills in bedside care while also taking part in forward-thinking research and administrative initiatives.
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2023 NIDILRR Invited Lecture for CROR's RRTC on Employment for Persons with Physical Disabilities
Lisa Ottomanelli, PhD, a clinical psychologist at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital & Clinics in Tampa, Florida, delivered the 2023 NIDILRR Invited Lecture for CROR’s RRTC on Employment for Persons with Physical Disabilities on September 11.
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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our key insight, then and now: To advance human ability, we must embrace humanity with love, empathy and compassion.
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Raging Optimist Satej Recovers from SCI
Satej's doctors told him that he probably wouldn’t move again from the shoulders down. On his second day at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Satej stood for the first time.
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Denise’s Story: Slowing Parkinson’s Disease Through Exercise
Family comes first for 60-year-old Denise C. With her husband, five children, three grandchildren and another grandchild on the way, Denise has devoted her life to raising her kids and building strong ties and unity.
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Derek Daniels: Adaptive sports program director brings out the best in others
Highlighting the director of adaptive sports and fitness at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Derek Daniels shares what its like couching adaptive sports.
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Surviving Holiday Meals with Picky Eaters (Part Two): Thanksgiving Dinner
The holidays can be a stressful time for families, especially those with picky eaters. Here are some additional tips to help turn the Thanksgiving meal into opportunities for positive experiences with new foods.
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