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Nick’s Story: How Assistive Technology Gave Him a Voice
Nick lost the ability to communicate at just 17 years old when his heart stopped during a routine surgery on his jaw. He went without oxygen for 10 minutes, leaving him with a severe brain injury and unable to walk, talk or eat.
Patient Story

From Heartbreak to Hope: Jack Thrives in Intensive Therapy Following Brain Injury
When an infectious disease left their son, Jack, with a severe brain injury, Amy and Michael struggled to find resources to help him. Thanks to donors like you, they found expert, integrated care at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and, as a result, hope for the future.
Patient Story
Melody Yang, PhD, OT: Finding Ways to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities is Her Passion
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Shu Cole, PhD: Working to Make Air Travel More Accessible for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
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Promoting the Psychological Health of Persons with Spinal Cord Injury
The Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research received 3 years of funding—covering April 2021 through April 2024—from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. This project aims to support the mental health of persons living with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI).
Research Project
Former Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Patient Utilizes New Device for Spinal Cord Stimulation
Former Shirley Ryan AbilityLab patient, Shane Callahan, who has a spinal cord injury, is using the new ARC-EX device at Next Steps Chicago. Read the full feature in the Chicago Tribune.
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