Benefiting the Community and Workers with Disabilities: The Dual Successes of Social Enterprises
By Elaine Katz, MS, CCC-SLP, Senior Vice President of Grants and Communications at Kessler Foundation
Investing in the Future of People with Disabilities: Our Partnership with the John J. Heldrich School of Workforce Development
By Elaine Katz, MS, CCC-SLP, Senior Vice President of Grants and Communications at Kessler Foundation
Investing in the Future of People with Disabilities: Our Partnership with the John J. Heldrich School of Workforce Development
By Elaine Katz, MS, CCC-SLP, Senior Vice President of Grants and Communications at Kessler Foundation
Fire or False alarm? Restoring confidence in fMRI research
By Ekaterina Dobryakova, PhD, research scientist in Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation.
Volunteers needed for Gulf War Illness study
Although it has been 25 years since the Gulf War I ceasefire, many veterans are living with the consequences of Gulf War Illness. Kessler Foundation needs help from Gulf War-era veterans to answer important questions about their health-related quality of life.
Dr. Barrett discusses hidden disability after stroke on NJTV
On April 29, Dr. A.M. Barrett, director of Stroke Rehabilitation Research at Kessler Foundation, appeared on NJTV's One on One show to discuss how stroke can disrupt a person’s 'internal GPS', causing them to have difficulties in navigating the environment – a disabling condition called spatial neglect. With host Steve Adubato, Dr.…
Caring for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury
By Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, Denise Krch, PhD, and Andrea Gagliano, MS TBI researchers at Kessler Foundation
According to the Centers for Disease Control, at least 5.3 million Americans need long-term or lifelong help with their activities of daily living as a result of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Their families are often…
As published in the Star-Ledger, Jan. 13, 2016 - Op-Ed by Rodger DeRose
The economy is rebounding, which means job openings are increasing across a variety of sectors. With the gains in education, policy and legislation over the past quarter century, Americans with disabilities are better prepared than ever for fulfilling jobs and careers.
Advertising openings and searching for jobs has never…
Wake Up to What Matters Most!
By Anthony Lequerica, PhD, research scientist in TBI Research at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Lequerica, a neuropsychologist, shares how he manages life with a hidden disability, and succeeds in helping himself and others with disabilities.
Education and Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities: Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
John O’Neill, PhD, explores how to maximize the impact of education on employment outcomes for people with disabilities. Dr. O’Neill is Kessler Foundation’s director of Disability & Employment Research.
Education and Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities: Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty…
Dr. Barrett elected Fellow of American Academy of Neurology
March 10, 2016. A.M. Barrett, MD, director of Stroke Rehabilitation Research at Kessler Foundation, was elected Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Dr. Barrett was acknowledged for her achievements in the field of neurology, her leadership of the AAN Neural Repair and…
Dr. Chiaravalloti joins brain injury experts on Rep. Pascrell's 'To the Point'
Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti joined Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. on his monthly cable broadcast “To the Point,” to discuss the implications of brain injuries in sports, the military and other activities.
Employers & Jobseekers with Disabilities: Making the Connection: An Op-Ed by Rodger DeRose
The January 13, 2016 edition of the Star-Ledger features an op-ed by Rodger DeRose, president & CEO of Kessler Foundation. In "Connecting Employers with Jobseekers with Disabilities", DeRose addresses the obstacles faced by jobseekers with disabilities, the challenges faced by employers with job openings, and successful…
Kessler Foundation Marks UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities
West Orange, NJ. December 3, 2014. In 1992, the United Nations designated December 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, to promote understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities everywhere. On this day, it is fitting to…
How Caregivers Can Maintain Healthy Relationships: The Perspective of a Therapist with a Disability
Being a caregiver is a challenging responsibility. Add disability into the equation, and it can exponentially strain the commitment. Such relationships can, however, also be very rewarding. I understand the intricacies of the dependent-caregiver relationship because I have a physical disability and require daily assistance to maintain…
