• Using accessible Chicago Transit Authority trains and buses • Exploring accessible activities such as movies, cultural events and outdoor recreation
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Our Vocational Rehabilitation program assists people with physical disabilities in identifying and pursuing their vocational/ employment goals /options that facilitate optimal vocational functioning in productive activities that best match their interests, abilities and skills. The primary responsibility of Vocational Rehabilitation is to provide vocational assessment, evaluation, counseling, Return-to-work assistance and job placement services to inpatients and outpatients throughout the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab continuum of care.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION Recreational therapists and Child Life specialists help you adjust to new ability levels, reintroduce you to community activities and everyday interests. Through Therapeutic Recreation, patients build upon physical skills from other therapies, resume previous recreational interests, learn new ones, and move forward on the path of mental and emotional healing through different leisure activities. Our unique programs offers: • Animal assisted therapy • Individual and group art therapy • Music therapy
• Adaptive Sports & Fitness Program Our therapeutic recreation staff works closely with you and your loved ones to help find activities and events that match your interests and help you meet everyday needs. Parents of pediatric patients should contact the Child Life Specialist at 8.6204. For additional information, please contact the Therapeutic Recreation Department from your room phone at 8.3980.
19 Your Patient Experience
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