Kessler Foundation is one 10 centers to test eLEGS
eLEGS has potential in rehabilitation of people with paralysis
On June 8, Berkely Bionics released news of its partners in testing eLEGS in the rehabilitation setting.
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Join us on Saturday, August 13th for a “Battle of the Bands” to benefit Kessler Foundation, the battle will be held at the Crossroads—78 North Avenue, Garwood, NJ. Doors open at 6:30pm and the party doesn’t end until midnight!
Dyson-Hudson presents 1- year findings at international meeting
Prevention of respiratory complications, the major cause of death in people with spinal cord injury, is the focus of an ongoing research study. Because poor cough reflex contributes to the high rate of complications, researchers are comparing two methods of…
Just one month ago, Patrick Obeng, 35, left Ghana and came to the United States in the hopes of earning a spot in the Paralympics. Kessler Foundation wanted to help him achieve his goals and sponsored his travel and stay in the U.S.
While the Paralympics require athletes to log a certain number of competitive racing hours in…
Actor Daryl “Chill” Mitchell and Lt. Ian Brown, Retired Air Force Officer, were at Kessler Foundation filming a public service announcement (PSA) campaign. The campaign will feature TV and radio spots that only focus on abilities.
Kessler Foundation awarded the New Jersey Department of Human Services' Division of Disability Services with a $15,000 Special Initiatives Grant to improve the accessibility of food pantries.
Limitations. We all have them. But the people who focus on what they can do, instead of what they can’t do, find success in life. When we find ways to overcome our limitations, we find fulfillment.
Kessler Foundation Supports Abilities through Rehabilitation Research
As the largest public charity for people with disabilities, Kessler Foundation discovers ways to maximize their abilities through researching…
Kessler Foundation’s 10th Annual Stroll ‘N Roll was different than any other year’s…and it wasn’t just the cooler weather. More than 300 people gathered to stroll, roll, run, or race a 5K or 8K around Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ, on the brisk morning of October 16th. Guests were also treated to a glimpse into…
Kessler Foundation hosted three students from Horizon High School—Andre C., Samone I., and Timesha J.—for Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) on October 19, 2011. Since 1999, DMD has taken place on the third Wednesday of October as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Goals of DMD include raising awareness of the need to…
Kessler Foundation is featured in ABILITY magazine’s Nov/Dec issue, including interviews with Rodger DeRose, Trevor Dyson-Hudson, Steve Kirshblum, Gail Forrest, and Lauren Scrivo. Read On the Move…
Kessler Foundation congratulates Eric LeGrand on earning a spot on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated. Voted on by the fans, it is the first time in the magazine's 50-year history that a Rutgers football player has appeared on the cover.
For Kessler Foundation's 11th Annual Wheelchair 10K, the Foundation sponsored two athletes from Africa to compete in the race. But for Patrick and Wilson, the race meant more than winning prize money; it was an opportunity to advance the status of people with disabilities in their countries. Read…
Kessler Foundation partners with Ekso Bionics in testing the potential for Ekso through rehabilitation research
WEST ORANGE, N.J.—On Monday, Kessler Foundation became the second rehabilitation research center in the U.S. to implement Ekso, a wearable, robotic battery-powered exoskeleton that allows…
