Shifting the Culture in Fashion: Creating Adaptive Clothing for People with Disabilities
By Nicky Miller
In this episode of Kessler Foundation's podcast, Nicky Miller, spoke with Mindy Scheier about the fashion industry, inclusion, accessibility and adaptive clothing for people with disabilities.
Stroll 'N Roll Goes Virtual
Kessler Foundation will host our first-ever virtual Stroll 'N Roll on Sunday, September 27. Even though we can’t be together physically, the strength of our community working together will change lives. And virtual Stroll ‘N Roll means anyone, anywhere can get involved from home! …
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. You change lives with your generosity. When you support Kessler Foundation, you give the gift of independence to people with SCI like Peter, Chris, and Natalie, and for that we thank you.
Volunteering Has Given Us Both a Purpose - 2020 BIANJ Honoree Jane and Joe Concato
In this episode of Kessler Foundation's podcast Dr. Erica Weber, chatted with Jane and Joe Concato, to learn about their volunteer work and how they are helping the community. At this years's Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) Virtual Gala, the Concato's were recognized as Volunteer Service Champions to …
Tireless Efforts in Meaningful Brain Injury Research - 2020 BIANJ Honoree Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti
In this episode of Kessler Foundation's podcast, Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, director of the Centers for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research and …
Caregiver Corner: Finding Hope after TBI
By Angela Smith, Senior Research Coordinator, Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, Kessler Foundation
Obstacles are Made to be Conquered-Adaptive Sports Athlete Catarina Guimaraes
In this episode of Kessler Foundation's podcast, Catarina Guimaraes shares her inspiring story. Guimaraes is a 15-year old runner with Cerebral Palsy and a rising star of the North Jersey Navigators Track and Field Club.
Your Support Fuels Jimmy's Competitive Drive and Gives Him Hope
Happy Father's Day! Your generosity makes all the difference for fathers like Jimmy Brown, who live with spinal cord injury. You advance groundbreaking rehabilitation research to help Jimmy and others overcome their disabilities and live fuller, more engaged lives with their families.…
Enabling Optimal Care After Spinal Cord Injury - An Online Curriculum for Personal Care Assistants
In this episode of Kessler Foundation's podcast, Dr. Jeanne Zanca, senior research scientist in the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research and Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research at Kessler Foundation, discusses "Enabling Optimal Care After Spinal Cord Injury - An Online Curriculum for Personal Care Assistants."…
Helping Veterans Adapt in the COVID Economy: The GI Go Fund Focus on Employment
By Carolann Murphy, PA
The COVID Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for People with Disabilities
By Carolann Murphy, PA
Both people with and without disabilities are being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of both absence from work and layoffs. At this point in time, the effects seem to be proportionately…
Transitioning from the Criminal Justice System in the COVID Economy: the FAIR project
By Carolann Murphy, PA