Kessler Foundation

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.

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.

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.

Your support drives discovery, accelerates progress, and restores independence. On Tuesday, December 2, join Kessler Foundation in a global movement of generosity and hope. This Giving Tuesday, your donation will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling your impact for people with disabilities. Your generosity means more now than ever.

Prestigious award recognizes leadership and innovation in clinical neuropsychology East Hanover, NJ – Nov. 7, 2025 – John DeLuca, PhD, of Kessler Foundation received the 2025 Reitan Clinical Excellence Award from the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) at its annual conference today.

National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) – Issued monthly by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire East Hanover, NJ – September 5, 2025 – The latest National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) report shows that, in contrast to people without disabilities, the employment and labor force participation of people with disabilities of people with disabilities increased, narrowly reaching all-time highs, according to nTIDE experts.

We help individuals with disabilities improve mobility, cognition, quality of life, and gain employment. Kessler Foundation changes the lives of people with physical and cognitive disabilities through the work of specialized rehabilitation research centers. Our scientists seek ways to overcome obstacles faced by adults and children who live with brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke, autism, and other chronic neurological and orthopedic conditions.

This study assesses the effectiveness of overground walking training with different wearable robotic exoskeletons to determine the impact on mobility for individuals with different walking needs post stroke.