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Parkinson’s Works Support Group Helps Members Navigate Employment Challenges

Lynn Johnson was a busy mother of two and a senior project manager when she was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease in her 40s.

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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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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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Opportunities to Support the Accelerate Ability Campaign

Learn about the reasons to support Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Accelerate Ability Campaign.

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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.

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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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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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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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2024 Impact Report: Recovery Reimagined

Through the generosity of donors in fiscal year 2024, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab was able to fund vital programs, including community-based Quality of Life Programs, research initiatives and medical education programs.

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