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People with Disabilities Make Employment Gains During Pandemic but Will They Last?
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to roil the U.S. labor market in 2021, but one group of workers has likely benefitted from the unprecedented disruption: people with disabilities.
In the News
Eric Earley Successfully Defends PhD
Graduate student researcher Eric Earley successfully defended his doctoral thesis, “Sensory Substitution in the Presence of Vision: Providing Joint Speed Feedback to Improve Myoelectric Prosthesis Control and Adaptation," on December 10.
In the News
Nominations for Nurses Week Awards - Due April 2
One highlight of Nurses Week is the presentation of two high honors: the Nancye B. Holt Legacy of Nursing Award and the Remarkable Image of Caring Award.
Blog
Digital Health Technology for Physical Therapy
The purpose of this study is to learn how to incorporate digital health technology into the early intervention physical therapy clinic for people with Parkinson's disease.
Research Project
Join the CHAT - A Community of Hand Ability Training
The Perez Lab team exclusively offers FREE hand training for ANYONE with a neurological condition that affects the function of their hands, including but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury (Any level), Stroke, MS, Parkinson's, ALS, etc. We use a combination of games, cutting-edge robotics, sensors, and upper body exercises to help people improve the function of their hands in terms of pinching, grasping, and dexterity. Come by any time 8:30AM-4PM Monday-Friday and meet us!
Research Project
Nurses Showcase Evidence-Based Projects
Recently, three teams of registered nurses (RNs) from Shirley Ryan 暴走黑料's new Graduate Nurse Residency presented evidence-based practice project findings to the Nursing Practice Council on the following topics:
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Make Your Choice Count: Voting with a Communication Disability
Although many people may take the voting process for granted, individuals with communication disabilities may face significant barriers to exercising their constitutional right to vote. Communication disorders (e.g. aphasia, apraxia and dysarthria, etc.) may impact individuals’ ability to communicate with election officials or interfere with their ability to read written text on a ballot.
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Kyle's Journey with Locked-in Syndrome
At 30 years old, Kyle experienced a rare brainstem stroke causing a condition called locked-in syndrome. Although his cognitive abilities were completely intact, he was unable to move or talk.
Patient Story
Volitional Questionnaire
Area of Assessment
Self-efficacyBehavior
Life Participation
Insight
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Observercost
$40.00Rehabilitation Measure
Laurie Scherrer: Helping People with Dementia Live Fulfilling Lives
Laurie Scherrer had two forms of dementia, specifically early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal lobe degeneration. Eventually, Laurie became an active member of DAA and now serves on its Board of Directors.
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Romberg Test
Area of Assessment
Balance – VestibularBalance – Non-vestibular
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
