Second Wednesday of the Month | Begins April 8, 2026 | 7 PM – 8 PM ET | Via Zoom
Inner Strength is a monthly virtual gathering for people with spinal cord injury and their loved ones. This welcoming space offers connection, shared experience, and meaningful conversation focused on emotional and social well‑being.
Participants may draw strength through reflection, spirituality, and community with others who understand life after SCI. When appropriate, sessions may include separate discussion groups for individuals with SCI and for loved ones.
Facilitated by SCI survivor, chaplain, and author Maryann Hobbie, alongside Angela Smith, Kessler Foundation’s SCI Caregiver Peer Mentoring Program Coordinator.
Questions? Please contact Angela Smith at 973-324-8448 or email [email protected].
Join us for Fall Fest 2026, a vibrant celebration of accessibility, inclusion, and community! This annual event brings together people with disabilities, their caregivers, and supporters for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, food, and friendship, all in support of life-changing rehabilitation research.
If you missed our live presentation in May, you can still watch the webinar recording!
Helen Genova, PhD, associate director of Kessler Foundation’s Center for Autism Research, will highlight the Foundation’s strength‑based, evidence‑driven approach to autism research, grounded in positive psychology and focused on expanding pathways to employment, participation, and quality of life.
You’ll also learn about KF‑STRIDE®, a research‑backed program that helps autistic and neurodiverse young adults identify their personal strengths and express them to achieve their goals.
The webinar concludes with a panel featuring Michelle and Gabe Schaerf, a mother and son participating in Kessler Foundation research, alongside Michael Dacanay, senior research assistant and program facilitator, who will share how these approaches work in real life.
