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A Conversation on Supporting Employees Who Acquire Disabilities Webinar
A panelist shares his own experience of working before and after acquiring a disability including his perspectives on how to successfully navigate corporate policies and practices. Panelists share resources and information on how to successfully support return to work on job retention for individuals with disabilities.
Research Project
Congratulations to Our 2023 Pilot Projects Awardees!
Meet our project awardees that were selected to receive funding as part of the Center for Smart Use of Technology to Assess Real-World Outcomes (C-STAR) Pilot Project Program.
In the News
Functional Gait Assessment
Area of Assessment
Balance – VestibularBalance – Non-vestibular
Gait
Time
minutes , New Clinician: less than 20 minutesExperienced Clinician: 5-10 minutes
Assessment Type
Observercost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Dynamic Gait Index
Area of Assessment
Balance – VestibularBalance – Non-vestibular
Functional Mobility
Gait
Time
minutes , May vary with patient's abilitiesAssessment Type
Observercost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Wearable Sensor for Encouraging Movement Practice
Developing and piloting a non-obtrusive wearable sensor that accurately measures important movements, including steps, arm/hand activity, and limb movements.
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Brian’s Journey: Advanced Technology Leads to Explosive Gains After Locked-in Syndrome
Following a cardiac procedure, post-surgical complications led to multiple strokes for Brian. He developed locked-in syndrome and, despite paralysis, was fully aware of his surroundings.
Patient Story
Nine-Hole Peg Test
Area of Assessment
DexterityUpper Extremity Function
Time
minutes , Or until the child discontinues the assessment.Assessment Type
Observercost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
New Decision Tool Will Help People with Disabilities Work Through the Process of Requesting an Accommodation
Mark Harniss, PhD, set out to create a decision tool that would help people with disabilities think through whether or not to request a reasonable accommodation from an employer.
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New Decision Tool Will Help People with Disabilities Work Through the Process of Requesting an Accommodation
Learn more about the new decision tool that will help people with disabilities work through the process of requesting an accommodation.
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Quick Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder & Hand
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingCommunication
Coordination
Dexterity
Eating
Functional Mobility
General Health
Life Participation
Occupational Performance
Pain
Quality of Life
Sleep
Social Relationships
Social Support
Strength
Upper Extremity Function
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
David G. Kabiller Makes Gift to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
AbilityLab has announced a seven-figure gift from David G. Kabiller, Co-founder of AQR Capital Management, a leading global investment management firm.
Press Release