Spinal Cord Injury Research

Spinal Cord Injury Research Spinal Cord Injury Research is a product of the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System and Ke

Spinal Cord Injury Research is maintained by The Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS), which is a collaboration of Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. The NNJSCIS is dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care for people with SCI, conducting innovative research to advance the field of SCI rehabilitation, and providing education and training that he

lps people with SCI and their loved ones live, satisfying, healthy, and productive lives in the community. NNJSCIS is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5011-01-00). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this page do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Women living with spinal cord injury deserve access to inclusive, evidence‑based sexual health care, yet research and cl...
06/08/2026

Women living with spinal cord injury deserve access to inclusive, evidence‑based sexual health care, yet research and clinical attention remain limited.

A recent scoping review co‑authored by Denise Fyffe, PhD, of Kessler Foundation calls attention to critical gaps and urges more patient‑centered, intervention‑based research that supports dignity, well‑being, and quality of life.

This is a call to prioritize care that reflects real needs and lived experience.

💬 Learn more at the link below: https://kesslerfoundation.org/blog/discussing-sexual-health-and-women-spinal-cord-injury

Our research team from the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research was proud to attend the Reeve Summit in Boston this pa...
05/14/2026

Our research team from the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research was proud to attend the Reeve Summit in Boston this past week.

Connecting with advocates and people with lived experience reinforces what drives our work every day: meaningful change for people living with paralysis is possible when progress is shaped by community. We’re grateful for the opportunity to listen, learn, and contribute alongside others committed to advancing research, care, and participation.

🔗 Learn more about our SCI research through the link below: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/spinal-cord-injury

Living with a spinal cord injury can come with unique challenges, but no one has to navigate them alone.This monthly gat...
05/07/2026

Living with a spinal cord injury can come with unique challenges, but no one has to navigate them alone.

This monthly gathering is designed for individuals living with spinal cord injury and their loved ones to come together, share experiences, and find strength in community.

🗓 Second Wednesday of each month
⏰ 7–8 PM ET
📅 Next Meeting, May 13
📍 Via Zoom

Each session is guided by:
✨ Maryann Hobbie — SCI survivor, chaplain, and author
✨ Angela Smith — Coordinator, Kessler Foundation’s SCI Caregiver Peer Mentoring Program

Whether you’re looking to listen, share, or simply be present, this is a space where every voice is valued.

Together, we can build resilience, encouragement, and connection.

🔗 Register via the link below: https://redcap.link/i4xddsmn

✨ We’re at Abilities Expo this weekend! ✨Come visit Kessler Foundation at Abilities Expo and stop by Booth 526 to learn ...
05/01/2026

✨ We’re at Abilities Expo this weekend! ✨
Come visit Kessler Foundation at Abilities Expo and stop by Booth 526 to learn how our research is maximizing recovery, independence, and inclusion for people with disabilities. We’d love to meet you, share what’s new, and ways to get involved!

🗓 Friday–Sunday, May 1–3
📍 Booth 526
⏰ Friday & Saturday: 11 AM–5 PM | Sunday: 11 AM–4 PM
⏰ Sunday: 10 AM–11 AM, Early access for people with sensory disabilities

Last month, Kessler Foundation, in partnership with the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System Lecture Series, ho...
04/13/2026

Last month, Kessler Foundation, in partnership with the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System Lecture Series, hosted a powerful conversation with Karen Olson on purpose and resilience.

Karen’s story is a reminder that even in the face of life-changing challenges, there is always potential to rebuild, and redefine what we’re truly meant for.

Her words continue to inspire us and so many others to push beyond limitations and embrace new paths forward.

🎧 Missed it? Listen to the full conversation via the link below:

https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/meant-for-more-with-karen-olson

👏 Thank you, Karen, for sharing your journey and perspective with our community.

Join us for a monthly gathering designed for individuals living with spinal cord injury and their loved ones to come tog...
04/10/2026

Join us for a monthly gathering designed for individuals living with spinal cord injury and their loved ones to come together, share experiences, and find strength in community.

🗓 Second Wednesday of each month
⏰ 7–8 PM ET
📅 Begins April 8, 2026
📍 Via Zoom

Each session is guided by:
✨ Maryann Hobbie — SCI Survivor, chaplain, and author
✨ Angela Smith — Coordinator, Kessler Foundation’s SCI Caregiver Peer Mentoring Program

Whether you’re looking to listen, share, or simply be present, this is a space where every voice is valued.

🤝 Together, we can build resilience, encouragement, and connection.

🔗 Visit the link below to register:
https://redcap.link/i4xddsmn

Join us for a safe, supportive, and reflective gathering where people with spinal cord injury and their loved ones can c...
04/03/2026

Join us for a safe, supportive, and reflective gathering where people with spinal cord injury and their loved ones can connect, listen, and share what gives them courage, comfort, and strength.

🗓 Second Wednesday of each month
⏰ 7–8 PM ET
📅 Starting April 8, 2026
📍Via Zoom

These monthly gatherings will be led by:
✨ Maryann Hobbie — SCI Survivor, Chaplain, and Author
✨ Angela Smith — Coordinator, Kessler Foundation’s SCI Caregiver Peer Mentoring Program

Let’s come together to support one another and build strength through community.

🔗 Register here: https://redcap.link/i4xddsmn

🦽 Join us for our next Aging with SCI webinarRolling Forward: Aging Well with SCI — Technology, Mobility, and Independen...
04/01/2026

🦽 Join us for our next Aging with SCI webinar

Rolling Forward: Aging Well with SCI — Technology, Mobility, and Independence

📅 Wednesday, April 1, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM ET
📍 Virtual via Zoom

Kessler Foundation and the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems invite you to an engaging discussion on how technology and mobility solutions can support independence while aging with spinal cord injury.

Learn about:
• Smart technology for aging in place (voice assistants, home automation, safety tools)
• Adapting mobility as needs change over time
• Choosing and optimizing wheelchair setups for comfort and independence

This session will share practical, real-world strategies to help individuals with SCI stay safe, confident, and independent at home and in the community.

Register here: https://miami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3QNnB9HlRvuO2ucPUR4Bqw

04/01/2026

Today's the start of Autism Acceptance Month! Helen Genova, PhD, associate director of the Center for Autism Research at Kessler Foundation, joined Andrew Seaman of LinkedIn's Get Hired podcast, to discuss KF-Stride ®—a web-based program empowering young adults on the autism spectrum to identify their strengths and communicate them confidently to reach their goals.

🔗 To listen, visit: https://tinyurl.com/2rjaevzm



[Video Description: Clip of Dr. Genova and Andrew Seaman sitting at a table talking.]

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