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2020 Impact Report
Each year, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab prepares an annual Impact Report to celebrate the accomplishments of our community-based Quality of Life Programs, research initiatives and medical education programs — all of which is made possible through the support of our generous donors.
Blog
Experience Living with a Disability Helps Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Peer Mentors Connect with Patients
LIFE Center Manager Lisa Rosen co-founded the peer mentoring program in 2003. There had always been some informal mentoring going on as patients talked with other patients or hospital volunteers with disabilities, but Rosen realized there was a need for a more structured program.
In the News
The DAISY Nursing Awards
The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab joins in celebrating our nurses through nominations from our patients, their families & caregivers and our staff.
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Incontinence Impact Questionnaire
Area of Assessment
IncontinenceGeneral Health
Life Participation
Patient Satisfaction
Quality of Life
Activities of Daily Living
Stress & Coping
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$250.00Rehabilitation Measure
COMPLETE: Robot Based Gait Training Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of permanent physical disability in childhood, causing problems in the development of movement and posture, often accompanied by disturbances of sensation, perception, cognition, communication, and behavior. CP, which occurs as a result of brain injury before, during, or shortly after birth, affects 3-4 out of every 1000 school-aged children in the US.
Research Project
Lisa Hoffman, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Research Ethics Consultations
Our research ethics program gives those involved in research an opportunity to explore potential ethical issues.
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Just Starting Your Nursing Career?
Learn more about starting your nursing career at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and the programs and scholarships available.
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Golf
The AbilityLab Adapted Golf Program meets weekly from May to September and is available to all levels of players.
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Boccia
Boccia is one of the many recreational activities hosted by AbilityLab's Adaptive Sports and Fitness Program
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