College student Clay Scherb, once paralyzed from the neck down after a diving accident, is walking again thanks to a groundbreaking clinical trial at Chicago’s Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. ⁠ ⁠ After qualifying for the study of experimental drug NVG-291, Clay saw dramatic improvements in just nine weeks—going from needing a harness to walking with minimal support.⁠ #spinalcordinjury #uiuc #paralyze #newtreatment | NBC Chicago

A special delivery made the season bright at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab! An autonomous delivery robot rolled onto our pediatrics floor to deliver candy canes, handheld games, puzzle cubes, and a whole lot of holiday cheer to our youngest patients. Thank you for delivering good tidings and festive fun! Learn more about pediatric rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab: bit.ly/4jcS5wI | Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

We’re thrilled to debut an original video featuring the song “Brave” by Broadway actress, singer and our friend Idina Menzel. Our video stars the 4 Shirley Ryan AbilityLab patients you’ve met this week. Look at the milestones each have achieved in their rehabilitation journeys: * Caleb is now talking, walking and swimming. * Lilian continues to work hard in DayRehab and move with the help of robotics. * Anthony has regained strength and muscle while continuing cancer treatment. * Kahlani can now