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DayRehabCenter®
Our DayRehabCenter® Program sets the standard for patients who no longer require hospitalization, but still need intensive, coordinated rehabilitation care.
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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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Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System (MRSCICS)
The Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System (MRSCICS) at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a leading center for innovative, integrated, interdisciplinary research and care for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) and is one of the original five NIDILRR-designated Model System Spinal Cord Injury Centers (in partnership with Northwestern University and Northwestern Memorial Hospital).
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Opportunities to Support the Accelerate Ability Campaign
Learn about the reasons to support Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Accelerate Ability Campaign.
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Spinal Cord Injury Model System Center
One of only 14 designated "Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems" Centers, helping patients return to the community and maximizing function and independence.
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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Named Spinal Cord Injury Model System
RIC has again received the prestigious Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System designation.
News
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.
In the News
Decision Support for Reasonable Accommodation Requests
This project aims to develop strategies to help workers advocate for their right to reasonable accommodations under the ADA
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Making the Choice
Making the decision on rehabilitation can be difficult. Here are some questions you should ask and things you should consider when choosing care.
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A House Fire Burned 60% of His Body. Two Years Later, He’s Making His Marathon Debut at Chicago
Severe burns left him in a medically-induced coma. Now, with the help of AbilityLab, Beau Zanca tackled the Willis Tower & will run 26.2 miles through Chicago.
Patient Story