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COVID-19 Pandemic Strains System for People With Dual Diagnoses of Mental Health Issues and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Home-and-community-based services (HCBS) cover a wide variety of supports, from personal care needs to health promotion and disease prevention, for people with disabilities and older adults.
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Reasonable Accommodations in Employment; Supporting People with Disabilities to Decide When and How to Request Webinar
The right to request reasonable accommodation in employment is a cornerstone of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) goal of reducing discrimination in the workplace.
Research Project
Hoops and Hope Following a Freak Accident
Imagine being a week away from achieving your basketball dreams when suddenly everything changes... Watch Phil fight his way to get back on the court.
Patient Story
Video: College and Concussions Research Study
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab research scientist Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD, has conducted the first cross-sectional study reporting the outcome of concussions at a collegiate institution. Learn more about the findings.
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Determining the neural and biomechanical contributions to age-dependent impairments in balance control
The purpose of this study is to understand how muscles control the ankle and how individuals respond to unexpected perturbations at the ankle in healthy adults.
Age Range
18-99
Clinical Trial
John and Kathy Schreiber Give $15 Million to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
The gift has been directed to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Accelerate Ability fundraising campaign. Specifically, it will fund innovative care and game-changing research targeted to patients with diverse brain conditions.
Press Release
Technology and Innovation Hub Featured on Front Page of Chicago Tribune
Dr. Jayaraman and others from the Technology and Innovation Hub were recently featured in a front page article of the Chicago Tribune.
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Gaps in research and services persist for Americans with disabilities as they age
It is important to consider the social determinants of health when assessing the best ways for all seniors to remain in their communities as they age.
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Arm and Leg Cycling for Accelerated Recovery from SCI
This study is to study the effects of combined arm and leg cycling on an individual’s walking ability.
Clinical Trial
Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Equity and Quality in Assistive Technology (EQuATe)
The objective of this project is to investigate the equity and quality of assistive technology (AT) provision and outcomes for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) or a diagnosis that affects the spinal cord.
Clinical Trial
Improving Aged Neuromuscular Health and Function
The long-term objective of this proposal is to develop an effective stem cell-mediated therapy to ameliorate age-related deterioration of neuromuscular function.
Research Project
Making a Difference Since 2005: Volunteer and Donor Martin Siegel
You’d never know from his humble demeanor that Marty Siegel is one of the top serving volunteers ever at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. He’s been a volunteer since 2005, giving more than 3,700 hours of service.
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