Moving Forward to Make a Difference
We at Kessler Foundation envision a world where people with disabilities can achieve the greatest possible independence, pursue integrated, competitive employment, and live with dignity within our communities. Through groundbreaking research and innovative grantmaking, we advance recovery and foster independence to build a more inclusive and accessible world.
Our team of award-winning scientists develop and test novel interventions to transform care and optimize mobility, cognition, and quality of life for people with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, autism, and other neurological and developmental disabilities. By analyzing community and workforce participation, developing evidence-based solutions, and funding impactful community initiatives that expand employment opportunities, we address barriers to inclusion for people with disabilities.
With the support of our generous donors and research participants, we are redefining what’s possible in rehabilitation care and recovery.
Living With a Brain Injury: 5 Tips for Creating a Better Future with Darcy Keith, Motivational Speaker, Author, and TBI Advocate
Register for our free Spring Brainstorm Virtual Speaker Series to hear from Darcy Keith, motivational speaker, author, and traumatic brain injury advocate. After sustaining a TBI in a car crash in 1991, Darcy was faced with the daunting task of rebuilding her life once awakening from a coma. Today, as a successful author and motivational speaker, she has turned her adversities into sources of inspiration, empowering others to conquer obstacles and strive towards their full potential.
Tune in on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET via Zoom.
The Spring Brainstorm Speaker Event is sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System and Kessler Foundation.
How to Sleep Better after a TBI
TBI disrupts sleep in 50-70% of individuals, leading to fatigue and depression. Learn more about Kessler Foundation's research on life after TBI and how to improve sleep quality.
Kessler Foundation SCI Navigator Program
The SCI Navigator Program at Kessler Foundation provides a free, dedicated resource for individuals with spinal cord injury and their families.
Your Impact
Your support maximizes recovery, independence, and inclusion for people with disabilities. Thanks to you, a new study combines spinal stimulation and gait training to improve outcomes for people with traumatic brain injury.
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