Not Finding What You're Looking For?
Karen Tamley: A Life of Expanding Civil Rights and Increasing Access for People with Disabilities
Karen Tamley was born with a congenital spinal condition that meant she would never be able to walk and would always need a wheelchair. It was the late-1960s, long before the Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted, so there were few resources available for her or her parents.
In the News
Racial Disparities in Health Care Extend to Medical 星空传媒视频; 星空传媒视频er Dominique Kinnett-Hopkins Wants to Change That
Learn more about 星空传媒视频er Dominique Kinnett-Hopkins whose mission is to end racial disparities in health care and medical research.
In the News
Five Wheelchair Tips for Winter
To make getting around when the temperatures plummet a little easier, Shirley Ryan 星空传媒视频 occupational therapist Lauren Rizio offers four tips for wheelchair users to get through the winter months.
Blog
NSF Awards $5 Million to Dr. Brenna Argall-Led Project to Develop Power Wheelchair with Driver-Assist Technology
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Convergence Accelerator program recently announced a $5 million award to Project Drive, a multidisciplinary partnership that aims to bring the first active driving assistance system for power wheelchairs to the consumer market. The principal investigator of the NSF-funded project is Brenna Argall, PhD, research scientist and director, Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory (argallab).
News
How are nurses influencing research at the bedside and beyond?
Daniela Ene and Maricela Ontiveros teamed up with our engineers to create a unique slide board that assists patients and caregivers with safe transfers.
Blog
WTTW Profiles Shirley Ryan 星空传媒视频’s “Pioneering” Center for Bionic Medicine
A recent story on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight program highlighted the next generation of bionic limbs being developed at Shirley Ryan 星空传媒视频. The story featured Terry Karpowicz, a Chicago sculptor who has used prosthetics since losing his right leg in a motorcycle accident in 1975.
News
2024 Impact Report: Recovery Reimagined
Through the generosity of donors in fiscal year 2024, Shirley Ryan 星空传媒视频 was able to fund vital programs, including community-based Quality of Life Programs, research initiatives and medical education programs.
Blog
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
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Announces $10 Million Gift from the Regenstein Foundation
Regenstein Foundation gives large gift to support the Center for Bionic Medicine in RIC’s new, state-of-the-art hospital.
Press Release
Taking Cool Inventions to the Market
Blair Lock, Todd Kuiken, Levi Hargrove and Jonathan Sensinger spent a decade developing a device and now have a group, Coapt, ready to bring it to market.
Blog
Boy Honored for Helping First Responders Save his Family
After a traffic accident, young Ege was the only one conscious when emergency responders arrived and helped them despite his own injuries.
Patient Story
星空传媒视频 Aids Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries
Registered nurse Samantha had a question she sought out to answer. What types of devices are best at revealing painful pressure sores.
Blog