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2020 Job Market Turmoil Hits Those with Disabilities Harder, Undoing Many Hard-Won Gains
The employment challenges faced by those with disabilities are well documented. They’re often last to be hired and first to be fired.
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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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Presentations at APTA Combined Sections Meeting
Several of our graduate student researchers and staff members presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Denver last week.
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Laura Kinsey, M.S., CCC-SLP
Research Speech-Language Pathologist, Center for Aphasia Research & Treatment
Eric Perreault named Northwestern University's vice president for research
Eric J. Perreault has been named Northwestern University’s vice president for research, President Michael Schill and Provost Kathleen Hagerty announced today.
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Kathleen Darley, PT
Senior I Physical Therapist 15 South
Congratulations to Our 2021 Pilot Project Awardees!
Each year four projects are selected to receive funding as part of the Center for Smart Use of Technologies to Assess Real-World Outcomes (C-STAR) Pilot Project Program.
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Eglove
Body Computer Interface (BCI) is the idea that one can control a robot simply by thinking about it. In this study, we are laying the groundwork for further BCI and robotic development for individuals to control a hand opening device called the Electro encephalographic mediated glove (or Eglove) using an EEG cap connected to a motorized glove.
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Edeth Engel: Connecting with People Through Research
Learn more about Edeth Engel and her ability to connect with people through research.
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Dr. Colin Franz Moderates Plenary Speakers at ALS Symposium
Dr. Colin Franz moderated the plenary speakers at the recent virtual ALS symposium.
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Brad's Story: Back on the Bike
Brad Baker is a leading flat track racer. On July 22, he sustained a SCI at Minneapolis X Games. His recovery at AbilityLab has brought him back to the bike.
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