Kessler Foundation research shows how neighborhood, environment, and healthcare access affect life after spinal cord injury and support needs.

In this episode, we explore Kessler Foundation’s latest research revealing how neighborhood economic status, physical environment, and access to healthcare influence quality of life after spinal cord injury. Discover how these environmental factors affect health, independence, and participation. Learn why this matters for improving rehabilitation and community support for people with disabilities.

READ the full study, Development of Composite Measures of Neighborhood Economic Factors for Use in Spinal Cord Injury Outcomes Studies: A Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Database Study (2024).

LEAD INVESTIGATOR: Amanda Botticello, PhD, MPH

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This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith , Sr. Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation (March 2026).

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