Kessler Foundation Disability Rehabilitation Research And Employment

My Life as A Research Assistant at Kessler Foundation Series: Stephen Canton on improving the mobility of individuals with a spinal cord injury *** Originally recorded on July 22, 2016, updated June 17, 2020. *** *** Mr. Canton is currently a MD/MS candidate at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine poised to graduate in May 2021.*** Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies—collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects—and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and Best Places to Work in New Jersey (kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/…ork-new-jersey)! Throughout this series, we’ll meet up with research assistants from our centers for mobility, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuroscience and neuropsychology who have been with the Foundation for over a year, and some who are now senior research assistants, nurses, medical

Voices of the ADA Generation: Finding Strength, Conquering Barriers, Creating Success in the Workforce: A Woman with a Disability - Annmarie Veira Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Finding-Strength-Conquering-Barriers-Creating-Success-in-the-Workforce_A-Woman-with-a-Disability_Annmarie-Veira.pdf In conjunction with the launch of our newest survey, the 2020 Kessler Foundation National Employment and Disability Survey: Recent College Graduates (kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter…20/2020-survey), Nicky Miller, Social Media Specialist at Kessler Foundation, chatted with Annemarie Veira, MSEd, CRCC, a coordinator for Disability Resources at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, a certified rehabilitation counselor, and a member of the first generation to come of age after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990. We talked about her trials and triumphs of conquering barriers at college and the workforce, as a person with a disability. Our surv

My Life as A Research Assistant at Kessler Foundation Series: Andrea Trotta Gagliano On A First Look at TBI Research Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Andrea%20Trotta%20Gagliano%20on%20A%20First%20Look%20at%20Research-Transcript.pdf *** Originally recorded on March 31st, 2016, updated July 13, 2020 *** *** Andrea is currently a Research Coordinator in the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury)*** Welcome to our newest podcast series, “My Life As A Research Assistant”. This series is brought to you by Kessler Foundation, where we are changing the lives of people with disabilities. Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects, and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and

Fashion meets Accessibility, is a Kessler Foundation podcast that takes you into the fashion industry, we’ll discuss inclusion, accessibility and adaptive clothing for people with disabilities. Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Shifting%20the%20culture%20in%20Fashion_creating%20adaptive%20clothing%20for%20people%20with%20disabilities-part2-TRANSCRIPT.pdf In this podcast series, we’ll chat with fashion designers, models, everyday people, and caregivers who are making a fashion revolution come to life. The industry predicts that adaptable fashion will earn up to $400 billion dollars by 2026. In this first of a two part series, "Shifting the culture in Fashion: creating adaptive clothing for people with disabilities" we met up with Mindy Scheier, the founder and CEO of Runway of Dreams. Mindy works with mainstream brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Zappos, to make adaptive modifications to their existing clothing lines for people with disabilities. Her journey beg

Fashion meets Accessibility, is a Kessler Foundation podcast that takes you into the fashion industry, we’ll discuss inclusion, accessibility and adaptive clothing for people with disabilities. Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Shifting%20the%20culture%20in%20Fashion_creating%20adaptive%20clothing%20for%20people%20with%20disabilities-part1.pdf   In this podcast series, we’ll chat with fashion designers, models, everyday people, and caregivers who are making a fashion revolution come to life. The industry predicts that adaptable fashion will earn up to $400 billion dollars by 2026.    In this first of a two part series, "Shifting the culture in Fashion: creating adaptive clothing for people with disabilities" we met up with Mindy Scheier, the founder and CEO of Runway of Dreams. Mindy works with mainstream brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Zappos, to make adaptive modifications to their existing clothing lines for people with disabilities. Her journey began when her

Chatting with Kessler Foundation-affiliated honoree at the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) Virtual Gala: Jane and Joe Concato Transcript: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Volunteering-has-given-us-both-a-purpose_2020-bianj-honoree-jane-and-joe-concato-TRANSCRIPT.pdf While the world has been reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a little bit of levity and light for the brain injury community in New Jersey on March 26th. The Brain Injury Alliance of NJ (BIANJ) had its first-ever annual gala in a virtual format via Facebook and YouTube, complete with speeches, awards, and music. At Kessler Foundation, we were exceptionally proud that one of this year's awards went to individuals closely associated with our organization. The Volunteer Service Champion designation went to our longtime research participants and advisory board members Jane & Joe Concato in honor of their service to the brain injury community in North Jersey. Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, Director of the Cent

Chatting with Kessler Foundation-affiliated honoree at the BIANJ Virtual Gala: Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti Transcript: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/tireless-efforts-in-meaningful-brain-injury-research-2020-bianj-honoree-dr-nancy-chiaravalloti.pdf While the world has been reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a little bit of levity and light for the brain injury community in New Jersey on March 26th. The Brain Injury Alliance of NJ (BIANJ) had its first-ever annual gala in a virtual format via Facebook and YouTube, complete with speeches, awards, and music. At Kessler Foundation, we were exceptionally proud that two of this year's awards went to individuals closely associated with our organization. Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, Director of the Center for TBI Research and Neuropsychology & Neuroscience Research, was designated this year's Research Innovation Champion for her tireless efforts in meaningful brain injury research. The second award, Volunteer Service Champion went to o

Voices of the ADA Generation: The College-to-Work Story of Victoria Queyquep Transcript: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/The-College-to-Work%20Story-of-a-Young-Woman-with-a-Disability%E2%80%93Vicky%20Queyquep-TRANSCRIPT.pdf In conjunction with the launch of our newest survey, the 2020 Kessler Foundation National Employment and Disability Survey: Recent College Graduates (https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter-employment-and-disability-researchemployment-and-disability-survey-2020/2020-survey), Nicky Miller, Social Media Specialist at Kessler Foundation, chatted with Victoria Queyquep, Kessler’s donor engagement specialist on the Development team, and a member of the first generation to come of age after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990. We talked about her education, her aspirations, and her career path, and I asked her to reflect on her journey as a person with a disability seeking work after college. Our survey dispelled many long held myths about pe

COVID-19 Edition, Episode 9 Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation. In this episode, Carolann Murphy, PA, interviews Dr. Jeanne Zanca, senior research scientist in the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research, and co-investigator for the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury Model Sysytem. Dr. Zanca also serves as associate editor for the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, and is a fellow of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) and a member of the ACRM Board of Governors. Dr. Zanca describes the development of a web-based curriculum for training personal care assistants in the type of care needed by individuals with spinal cord injury. This project update is relevant to our recent experience with the COVID-19 pandemic, which has placed new emphasis on health care workers and on the advantages of online education. As director of this project, Dr. Zanca shares her perspective on how its utilization can improve quality of life, as well as the pers

Earlier this year, Catarina Guimaraes, an athlete from one of our grantees, the Navigators, an adaptive sports club from Bayonne, NJ shared her experiences as a para athlete with our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Injury Research team. Angela, Smith, Senior Research Coordinator (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Angela%20Smith) at the foundation introduced and welcomed Catarina at the opening of this podcast. Catarina was born in 2004 with Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy has a significant impact on Catarina’s daily life such as very tight muscles and joints, delayed motor operation, lack of coordinated muscle movement and sensory abnormalities. She is a model student of the Cranford School District. Along with good grades, Catarina Participates in DECA (Business Society Club), Orchestra (Violin), Acapella and High School Able Bodied Sports Clubs like Soccer and Track/Field. When Catarina is not training, stretching or studying, she is an avid reader and as of 2020 has w

COVID-19 Edition, Episode 8 Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation. The novel coronavirus pandemic has shed new light on an old problem: poorer health outcomes in vulnerable and diverse communities, including the disability community. In this podcast, we chat with clinical psychologist Dr. Denise Fyffe and social epidemiologist Dr. Amanda Botticello about this phenomenon and get their thoughts on how to best tackle the issues of health disparities from COVID-19 and what policies might help us avoid this pattern in the future. Read the podcast transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Health-disparities-across-populations-COVID-19s-effects-on-the-disability-community_1.pdf To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below: 
Dr. Amanda Botticello (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Amanda%20Botticello) 
Dr. Denise Fyffe (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Fyffe) 
Dr. Erica Weber (kesslerfoundation.org

COVID-19 Edition, Episode 7 Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation. While the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted daily life for the general population in the last few months, individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) know a thing or two about coping with unforeseen challenges. In this podcast, we speak with two of our Kessler Foundation employees who also have MS, Carla Basante and Michaele Clayborne-Crosby, about their experience during the novel coronavirus pandemic, and how they are managing to maintain their health and well-being. Read the podcast transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Coping%20with%20MS%20during%20the%20COVID-19%20Pandemic_0.pdf To learn more about our host and guests click on their bio links below: 
Dr. Erica Weber (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber) Carla Basante (https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/carla-basante) Michaele Clayborne-Crosby (https://kesslerfoundation.o

COVID-19 Edition, Episode 6 Sleep is a critical function that contributes significantly to our physical and emotional health as well as our overall quality of life. Many individuals with disabilities (for instance, those recovering from traumatic brain injury) may have increased problems with sleep. Consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on society can interfere with sleep in a variety of ways, making existing issues more difficult for people with disabilities and/or bringing about new challenges. Listen as Dr. Erica Weber interviews neuropsychologist Dr. Anthony Lequerica, senior research scientist at Kessler Foundation, and an expert in sleep disturbances after brain injury, about the importance of quality sleep and how to maintain proper sleep hygiene during this stressful time. Read the transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Optimizing-healthy-sleep-habits-during-the-COVID-19-pandemic-TRANSCRIPTION.pdf   To learn more about our experts click on their bio

COVID-19 Edition, Episode 5 Caregiving for a loved one who has experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be stressful in the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. In this podcast, Dr. Erica Weber hosts a conversation about TBI caregiving in the time of COVID-19 with director Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, and senior research scientist Denise Krch, PhD, of the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. These experts discuss challenges often faced by caregivers of persons with TBI and how symptoms may be exacerbated during sheltering in place, along with recommendations to reduce stress in the household while remaining vigilant, safe, and healthy. Read the transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/caregiving-for-persons-with-traumatic-brain-injury-while-sheltering-in-place-for-covid-19-TRANSCRIPTION.pdf To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below:
 Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti) Dr.

COVID-19 Edition - Episode 4 Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation. Moving research forward while staying home: The past, present, and future of rehabilitation research Carolann Murphy, senior staff writer at Kessler Foundation and host of this podcast, interviews three Foundation scientists: Dr. Olga Boukrina, research scientist in the Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research, Dr. Ekaterina Dobryakova, research scientist in the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research, and Dr. Nuri Erkut Kucukboyaci, associate research scientist, also in the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research. Together they will explore the changing face of rehabilitation research during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/moving-research-forward-while-staying-home-TRANSCRIPTION.pdf Learn more about our scientists: CarolAnn Murphy, PA https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Carolann%20Murphy Senior Staff Wri

COVID-19 Edition - Episode 3 Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation. Social distancing is becoming the new norm in the days of COVID-19. While quarantining is proving to be challenging for many Americans, there may be additional social struggles faced by individuals with multiple sclerosis(MS) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). In this podcast, we discuss with Dr. Genova how problems with social cognition (referring to the brain's ability to interpret and react to interactions with others) may be exacerbated during quarantine, and how to reduce the impact of these difficulties on relationships in the household. Dr. Weber also provides insight into how individuals with MS and TBI may be feeling socially isolated right now, and how to find social outlets and resources to improve mental health in this stressful time. Read the transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/social-distancing-with-MS-or-a-TBI_Difficulties-with-being-too-c

COVID-19 Edition - Episode 2 Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation. In this episode, CarolAnn Murphy, senior staff writer interviewed spinal cord injury expert Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson, both from Kessler Foundation on COVID-19 and SCI: Minimizing Risks for Complications. Read the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/COVID-19-and-spinal-cord%20Injury_minimizing-risks-for-complications-TRANSCRIPTION.pdf 
For more information about our experts and resources mentioned in the podcast, please check out the program notes. Listen in as CarolAnn Murphy and Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson discuss practical techniques and devices that people with spinal cord injury can use to improve their cough. To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below: Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Trevor%20Dyson-Hudson) Director, Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research Co-Director, Northern New Jersey Spinal Co

COVID-19 Edition - Episode 1 Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation. In this episode, Nicky Miller, our social media specialist spoke with experts in autism, Drs Helen Genova of Kessler Foundation (https://kesslerfoundation.org) and Regina Peter of the Newmark schools (https://www.newmarkeducation.com) about autism and social isolation.
 In this episode, we discuss how the corona pandemic has affected children with autism. Specifically we discuss: • The effects that Covid-19 pandemic has on children with autism (1:38) • How the Newmark School (Scotch Plains, NJ) - (https://www.newmarkeducation.com) has created an online learning program to meet the needs of children with ASD (4:22) and how educators can utilize the techniques used by the Newmark School (13:14) • Practical tips for parents of children with autism including: • Creating a visual schedule for their child (14:33) • Maintaining physical and sensory activities during pandemic (15:52) • Practici

Welcome to this 2019 Kessler Foundation Baird Visiting Educational Professorship Lecture podcast In 1957, William Torrey Baird, Jr., started a family tradition of giving to Kessler that has spanned across three generations. A veteran of the First World War, Mr. W. Baird, Jr., saw the power of rehabilitation after an injury and felt compelled to help. Joining Kessler’s Board of Trustees, he began a lifelong commitment of support to medical rehabilitation—a value that he passed down to his nephew, Collier W. Baird, Jr. Mr. C. Baird, Jr. furthered that commitment by establishing a trust to benefit Kessler Foundation and expand its research. The Baird lecture continues to educate the next generation of researchers on innovative medical rehabilitation research and treatment options. This years Baird lecturer is Dr. Gordon Chelune, professor Emeritus in the department of Neurology at the University of Utah School of Medicine where he podcast served as the Senior Neuropsychologist in the Center for Alzheimer’s C

Welcome to this 2019 Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Christopher Daifotis, Wealth Advisor Executive Director, Mary Beth Powers, Trust Specialist, Vice President, Henry Stifel (Panel Moderator) Wealth Advisor, Senior Vice President, all from Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management New York, NY. Also Nancy M Guerin Special Needs Trust Manager of RBC Trust from Wilmington, Delaware and Thomas D Begley, Jr., Esquire from Begley Law Group, Moorestown, New Jersey. View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-12/A-Financial-Tool-to-Enhance-Quality-of-Life-After-SCI_Transcript.pdf This podcast was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The prese