Kessler Foundation

East Hanover, NJ, August 11, 2026 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared Eve™, the first self-balancing personal exoskeleton for eligible wheelchair users living with spinal cord injury. Kessler Foundation was among the three U.S. research sites that participated in the clinical study supporting the clearance.

Center scientists explore the long-term and complex effects of TBI through research that goes beyond clinical settings and into everyday life. They prioritize outcomes that are most important to individuals and families, such as real-world participation, well-being, and recovery across the lifespan. The Center partners with individuals living with TBI, their families, and the broader community to ensure research is grounded in real‑world experience.

Through spinal stimulation, wearable robotics, regenerative therapies, neuroimaging, and outcomes assessment, we address the challenges of living with SCI. Our work improves motor and autonomic recovery, reduces pain, and enhances peer support and community engagement. These approaches drive solutions that restore function, lower health barriers, and promote independence.

East Hanover, NJ – July 22, 2026 – Kessler Foundation has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work for Women by Best Companies Group in partnership with BridgeTower Media. The national, survey-based awards program recognizes organizations that excel in creating workplaces where women employees are supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

of people with disabilities in the U.S. live in poverty or paycheck-to-paycheck Americans with disabilities rely on Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income of working aged people with disabilities are employed of U.S. employers automatically offer modified job duties as an accommodation New trends are helping create more chances for people with disabilities to find employment.

East Hanover, NJ – July 9, 2026 – Kessler Foundation has again been named one of NJBIZ’s “Best Places to Work in New Jersey” this year, marking the 13th time since 2012 that the Foundation has earned a place on the prestigious list of top employers in the state. The Foundation was recognized in the medium-sized employer category (50–249 employees), reflecting its continued commitment to employee engagement, professional growth, and organizational excellence.

National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) – Issued monthly by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire East Hanover, NJ – February 12, 2026 – The February 2026 National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) report shows that employment of working-aged people with disabilities declined in January but remains near all-time highs set at the end of 2025. nTIDE is issued monthly by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability.

Our researchers are addressing a critical gap, advancing non‑pharmacological, evidence‑based interventions that improve memory, reduce fall risk, and help older adults maintain independence and quality of life. Their work is reshaping how we think about aging, focusing on what people can do rather than what medications to take.

The purpose of this research study is to assess the effects of receiving transcutaneous spinal stimulation while performing walking exercises compared to completing walking exercises without spinal stimulation. Transcutaneous spinal stimulation is delivered through stimulation devices (electrodes) that are placed on top of the skin.

Estamos realizando un estudio de investigación para entender el rol que tiene el ambiente de la comunidad en la vida diaria de las personas con una lesión de la médula espinal. More Information Help design a new survey to explore how receiving personal assistance affects the well-being of people with SCI. Participants will complete questionnaires and attend a 2-hour online focus group during one day.