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Looking for a story idea related to rehabilitation, disabilities, or healthcare? Then check this page regularly. If you see a story idea below that interests you, please contact Patty Pologruto, Director of Communications, at 610-776-3166 or ppologruto@gsrh.org.

Woman with Spina Bifida Walks for the First Time in 17 Years after Receiving Rehabilitation at Good Shepherd
Nicole Fort was confined to a wheelchair for the majority of her life. Now, thanks to the physical therapy she received at Good Shepherd, she is walking with the help of a walker ... and she is focused on walking in her high school graduation next spring. more >

Leading-Edge Technology Helping Stroke Patients Recover
Good Shepherd’s array of rehabilitative technology – from virtual reality to NASA-developed tools – means that stroke patients may experience a shorter recovery time and more motor function and control than with traditional post-stroke therapies.

The Disabled Live More Independently in Supported Independent Living Apartments
Thanks to the technologically equipped Good Shepherd Supported Independent Living Apartments, men and women with disabilities can live independently. For some of them, it’s the first time in decades that they have lived on their own.

Latest Technological Advances Allow Wheelchairs to Climb Stairs and Curbs
Such leading-edge mobility systems as the iBOT® 4000 are stretching the limits of the traditional wheelchair, allowing users to climb steps, raise themselves to a standing-person’s level and live their dreams.

Survey Identifies Barriers to Assistive Technology Transfer (BATTS Survey)
Good Shepherd and Clarkson University recently surveyed more than 350 clinicians and rehabilitation engineers nationwide to explore why assistive technology moves so slowly from the laboratory to the people who need it most. more >