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Intensive Aphasia Therapy Program Application
Intensive Aphasia Therapy Program is open to individuals with aphasia, but must be at least 18. Invitations will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
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First Kabiller Humanitarian Prize Winner Elissa Conlon
Elissa Conlon, speech-language pathologist and research clinician, Aphasia Core, found out she’d won when executive leaders and representatives from the Human Resources, Marketing and Advancement teams surprised her during a team meeting
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"I am Determined" Michelle Clemens' Miracle Journey
"I am determined." Has been Michelle's mantra after May 11, 2017, when a debilitating headache led her father to rush her to the hospital.
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WBEZ: How One Chicago-Area Family Survived COVID-19
Sandy Wilson-Muriel and her mother Gladys Wilson were the first in their family to get sick with COVID-19 in mid-March.
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Working with Parkinson’s: Complex Questions Surrounding the Decision to Disclose Diagnosis
After receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), many people assume that their working lives are over -- or soon will be. But many want to continue to work, either because they are in their prime earning years, they need the insurance coverage, or they love what they do and thrive on the stimulation of being around other people.
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Almost 30 years after the ADA, lack of job accommodations continues to be a barrier to employment
When the researchers looked at people who had received accommodations such as flexible scheduling, help with transportation or a personal care attendant/assistant, they found employment rates that were eight percentage points higher than those who had not.
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Dr. Jordan Grafman Co-Authors Study on Link Between Brain Lesions and Addiction
Jordan Grafman, PhD, director, Brain Injury Research, and chief, Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, identified links between addiction to smoking and alcohol and locations of lesions in the brains of patients recovering from strokes or traumatic brain injuries.
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Dr. Allen Heinemann Presents Plenary I at 97th Annual ACRM Opening Remarks
Dr. Allen Heinemann will be co-presenting Plenary I in the Opening Remarks at October's ACRM 97th Annual Conference 2020
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Strength & Bone Resilience Group Class
Join our Strength and Bone Resilience Group Class for a tailored fitness experience focusing on muscle strengthening and safe lifting techniques.
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Nick’s Story: How Assistive Technology Gave Him a Voice
Nick lost the ability to communicate at just 17 years old when his heart stopped during a routine surgery on his jaw. He went without oxygen for 10 minutes, leaving him with a severe brain injury and unable to walk, talk or eat.
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USGA Hosts Second U.S. Adaptive Open with Help from Clinicians
On July 12, the U.S. Golf Association (USGA) hosted the U.S. Adaptive Open at Pinehurst No. 6. This year marked the second edition of the tournament and, just like last year, was made possible by the vital contributions of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab team members.
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