05/14/2026
On Christmas Day, Michael experienced a hemorrhagic stroke. When he came to Ability KC, he was unable to walk. But he made himself a promise: “This is my job now.” And he showed up every day ready to work hard.
His expert care team built a personalized, multidisciplinary plan around his goals of walking again, returning to teaching, and regaining independence. At Ability KC, stroke rehab is never one size fits all. It’s a coordinated, expert driven approach that treats the whole person.
In his occupational therapy sessions, Michael rebuilt independence in daily tasks and completed mCIMT, regaining meaningful use of his left arm. In physical therapy, he progressed from wheelchair‑dependent to walking with a walker and now transitioning to a cane, supported by LiteGait and Bioness L300. In speech therapy, he strengthened memory, organization, and higher‑level cognitive skills for returning to work. He also completed Interactive Metronome to improve timing, processing, and reaction speed.
What sets Ability KC apart is our team based model. Our therapists collaborate with nursing, social work, counseling, case management, adaptive technology specialists, and return to work navigators to support the entire journey, not just therapy sessions.
Michael's message to others starting their journey at Ability KC: “Give it 100%.” Today, he’s walking more independently, teaching, and back to the things he loves doing, and we’re honored to be beside him during it all.
