The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System and Kessler Foundation are excited to invite individuals with brain injury, family members, and friends to our seasonal virtual speaker series.
'Still Here: Rebuilding a Life After Brain Injury'
with Ariel Johnson
Friday, November 13, 2026,
from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET
Ariel Johnson is a TBI survivor, speaker, and advocate. Hear her inspiring journey from relearning how to walk and talk to becoming a powerful voice for the TBI community. Ariel shares an honest perspective on recovery, resilience, and finding purpose beyond survival.
Second Wednesday of the Month | 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].
Kessler Foundation will bring together researchers, clinicians, people with lived experience of spinal cord injury, and other key stakeholders for an international symposium focused on the evolving science of neuromodulation.
Building on the Moving Beyond Isolated Systems symposium, the 2027 gathering will explore advances in neuromodulation, clinical applications, and opportunities for collaboration to help shape the future of spinal cord injury research and care.
Save the date. Additional details, including registration, speakers, and program information, will be announced.
