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Navigating disability benefits can be complex, but understanding your options can make all the difference.

Join Kessler Foundation for Planning with Confidence: A Live Disability Benefits Q&A, featuring disability attorney Gabriel Hermann and moderated by Jonathan Gudema, Esq., Legacy Giving Advisor to Kessler Foundation.

This interactive session will cover:
✔️ Social Security Disability benefits (SSI and SSDI)
✔️ Common application and appeals challenges
✔️ Strategies for maintaining benefit eligibility
✔️ Live Q&A with experienced professionals

Whether you're planning for yourself or a loved one, you'll gain practical guidance to help make informed decisions with greater confidence.

📅 June 15, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM ET

Register today: https://t.co/2dMxj9Pydn

#DisabilityBenefits #DisabilityAdvocacy #SSDI #SSI #KesslerFoundation #DisabilityPlanning

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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://t.co/3GL0BAWWIz

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Movement plays an important role in how children learn, explore, and engage with the world.

Kessler Foundation researchers are studying new approaches to support mobility and gait in children with cerebral palsy through carefully supervised, movement-based research.

Parents and caregivers interested in learning more about participation can explore the study below to see whether it may be a good fit for their child.

💙 Learn more at the link below: https://t.co/0d6XiZy91x

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Advancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities is a global priority. 🌍

Kessler Foundation’s own Rodger DeRose recently moderated a United Nations panel focused on expanding access and inclusion in the workforce.

🔗 Learn more at the link below: https://t.co/5zSjpiaWqI

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How can virtual reality support recovery after a brain injury? 🧠

Researchers are exploring how VR technology may help people improve memory, attention, movement, and everyday skills after traumatic brain injury.

🔗 Read more at the link below: https://t.co/wPlhjxxsWd

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On World MS Day, we recognize the millions of people around the world living with multiple sclerosis and the researchers, clinicians, caregivers, and communities working to support them every day. 🧡

At Kessler Foundation, our researchers are advancing the understanding of MS through studies focused on cognition, mobility, fatigue, employment, and quality of life, helping drive progress toward better care and outcomes.

This year's World MS Day theme, ""My MS Diagnosis: Navigating MS Together,"" highlights the importance of support, early diagnosis, and continued research.

Together, we move research forward. This World MS Day, you can help support groundbreaking research and programs that improve the lives of people living with MS and other disabilities.

Learn how to get involved at the link below: https://t.co/iHEp7A4GJp

#WorldMSDay #MultipleSclerosis #MSResearch #KesslerFoundation

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Kessler Foundation was recently featured in a CNBC article highlighting financial opportunities and challenges for Americans with disabilities in the workforce.

The article references insights from our May 2026 nTIDE Jobs Report, which found that while employment for people with disabilities declined slightly, it remains near historic highs.

We’re proud to contribute research and data that help inform important national conversations around disability employment and economic inclusion.

🔗 Read the CNBC article here: https://t.co/roFYez7M7N

#DisabilityEmployment #nTIDE #WorkforceInclusion #EconomicInclusion #KesslerFoundation

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Last week, Dr. Helen Genova from Kessler Foundation joined the National Down Syndrome Society for a webinar exploring a strength-based approach to future success for neurodiverse learners.

The session highlighted KF-Stride™, Kessler Foundation’s research-backed web-based program designed to help teens and adults identify their strengths, build confidence, and work toward personal goals through topics like employment readiness and wellness.

Rather than focusing on what someone is doing “wrong,” KF-Stride™ helps individuals recognize and build on what they’re already doing right.

🎥 Watch the webinar recording here: https://t.co/xzwGA0515w

#AutismResearch #Neurodiversity #StrengthBasedApproach #KesslerFoundation #EmploymentReadiness #NDSS

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What does it mean to find your way back after an MS diagnosis?

For Beth Holcomb, it meant adapting, persevering, and continuing to pursue the activities she loves, on her own terms.

Stories like Beth’s highlight the real-world impact of multiple sclerosis, and the importance of research that supports independence, resilience, and quality of life.

At Kessler Foundation, that’s exactly what we’re working to improve every day.

👉 Read Beth’s story at the link below: https://t.co/vnyPhYe2cv

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We’re proud to share that Kessler Foundation’s Dr. Helen Genova was recently featured on the nationally recognized So Money podcast hosted by Farnoosh Torabi.

In the episode, Dr. Genova discusses the KF-STRIDE program and how it is helping expand employment opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum through research, support, and workplace inclusion.

Thank you to Farnoosh and the So Money team for highlighting the importance of creating more equitable pathways to employment for individuals on the autism spectrum.

🎧 Listen to the episode here: https://t.co/zkYQCPnpUB

#AutismAcceptance #WorkplaceInclusion #Neurodiversity #AutismResearch #KesslerFoundation

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May is a time to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis and to recognize the importance of research that helps people live better with MS.

At Kessler Foundation, our work focuses on improving cognitive function and mobility, supporting independence and overall quality of life for people with MS.

Because progress isn’t just about understanding the condition. It’s about expanding what’s possible.

👉 Learn more about our MS research at the link below: https://t.co/5LumSb6oPs

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In recognition of Older Americans Month, we’re highlighting the role of research in supporting healthy aging and independence.

Participants like Mark Jay and others are helping advance our understanding of healthy aging, contributing their experiences to research that improves quality of life for people as they age.

Their stories show how science and lived experience come together to drive meaningful progress.

👉 Read the story at the link below: https://t.co/Tw6Wd6TDbi

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Kessler Foundation’s Senior Vice President for Research, John DeLuca, PhD, will be speaking at the 31st Annual RiMS Conference this June in Prague, bringing together international leaders focused on rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis. 🧡

Dr. DeLuca’s work has helped advance the understanding of cognition, fatigue, and rehabilitation in MS, contributing to improved care and quality of life for people living with the disease.

We’re proud to see Kessler Foundation represented as part of this global conversation on MS research and rehabilitation.

🔗 Learn more about the conference using the link below: https://t.co/7vU8nveqb6

#MSResearch #MultipleSclerosis #Rehabilitation

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At Kessler Foundation, our researchers are studying ways to support young adults with Down syndrome as they prepare for employment and adulthood.

Using a strength-based approach, this research focuses on helping individuals recognize their abilities, build confidence, and communicate their strengths in real-world situations like job interviews and workplace settings.

If this research area feels meaningful to you or your family, we invite you to learn more about participating.

💙 Learn more: https://t.co/2huWcFECsR

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We’re proud to share that Kessler Foundation's Claudia Angeli, PhD, was featured in a special 75th anniversary article from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), highlighting advances in spinal cord stimulation research.

Her work continues to help push the field forward by expanding what’s possible for people living with spinal cord injury.

👉 Read the feature at the link below: https://t.co/jwW0eKmta8

#SpinalCordInjuryResearch #InnovationInResearch #Neurorehabilitation #NINDS #KesslerFoundation

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Join us for the next nTIDE Lunch & Learn on May 8th at 12 PM ET!

This month’s session, “The Power of Partnerships: How The Access Coalition Drives Accessibility in Retail,” will explore how collaboration is advancing accessibility and inclusion in the retail space.

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Kimberly Knackstedt, founder of Unlock Access, LLC, as our guest speaker—bringing deep expertise in disability policy and accessibility.

🗓 Date: May 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
💻 Location: Online (Free)

The session will also include the latest National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) updates, along with insights from leaders in the field.

🔗 Register at the link below: https://t.co/wXN0I9RSyg

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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://t.co/koRAnuTCjh

#ReeveSummit #SpinalCordInjuryResearch #ResearchInCommunity #ProgressTogether #KesslerFoundation

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A well‑deserved honor 👏

Kessler Foundation’s Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, PhD, has been named a 2026 NJBIZ Health Care Hero for Innovation. Her research helps shape evidence‑based, patient‑centered cognitive rehabilitation and improve quality of life for people with neurological conditions.
Join us in celebrating Dr. Chiaravalloti and this outstanding achievement.

🔗 Learn more at the link below: https://t.co/JNzkCt6kvB

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We’re proud to share that former Kessler Foundation postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Gerald T. Voelbel, has received the NYU Excellence in Advising Award.

This honor reflects not only his commitment to mentorship, but the lasting impact of strong research and training environments.

At Kessler Foundation, we’re committed to supporting the next generation of scientists and clinicians—advancing rehabilitation through both discovery and mentorship.

Congratulations, Dr. Voelbel on this well-deserved recognition.

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This week’s Met Gala spotlighted a shift toward more inclusive, real-world representations of the human body—challenging traditional standards in fashion and design.

Research should do the same.

At Kessler Foundation, our work is grounded in real-life experiences—because better representation leads to better outcomes.

You can be part of that progress.

👉 Explore opportunities to participate in research at the link below: https://t.co/HUXNRvzy2K