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Patient and Family Advisory Council Program
This program offers a forum for patients
& families to give input regarding programs and policies, identifying opportunities to optimize the patient experience.
& families to give input regarding programs and policies, identifying opportunities to optimize the patient experience.
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Intensive Aphasia Therapy Program and Community Classes
Whether you're seeking conversation support or an intensive therapy program, our team can offer the support you need to improve your communication skills.
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What Is the Peer Mentor Program?
The Henry B. Betts LIFE Center's peer mentor program is one way Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is committed to empowering patients by encouraging them to partner with their healthcare team to make the best choices for themselves and their families.
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About Our Quality of Life Programs
At Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, we care for patients’ medical needs and help them return to full lives. To meet this goal, we offer a number of programs designed to enhance their quality of life.
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General Education Development (GED) Program
We offer no cost and accessible GED classes at our downtown Chicago location. This program is offered individuals with SCI looking to earn his or her GED.
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Study Looks at Whether People with Parkinson’s Could Benefit from Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Learn more about this study that looks at whether people with parkinson’s could benefit from vocational rehabilitation counseling.
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Sports for Kids Year-Round Programs
Sports for Kids School Year Programs offers a variety of recreational, social and sports activities from September through June.
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Medical Student Education & Residency Program
AbilityLab, in conjunction with the department of PM&R at Feinberg School of Medicine, offers a residency training program in physical medicine & rehabilitation
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PWR! Circuit
PWR!Moves® and PWR!Circuit Group classes were developed by Dr. Becky Farley, a physical therapist, neuroscientist and Parkinson exercise specialist.
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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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Aphasia Community Programs
Groups and classes help people with aphasia practice communicating in a supportive group environment.
Research Project