Kessler Foundation Disability Rehabilitation Research And Employment

Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/Supporting%20SCI%20Recovery%20at%20Every%20Stage%20-%20TRANSCRIPT.pdf In this "Rebuilding Lives Through Research" episode of Supporting SCI Recovery at Every Stage, we explore how two groundbreaking programs from the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at Kessler Foundation are transforming the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). From the moment of injury through the transition home, these initiatives provide a comprehensive roadmap for recovery. The SCI Rehabilitation Transition Program ensures that patients and their families receive critical support from hospital to home, while the Caregiving Skills and Support Program equips caregivers with the tools and confidence they need to provide effective, compassionate care. We also hear from John McAleavey, a 32-year SCI survivor, podcaster, and peer counselor, who shares his personal journey and how his lived experience is shaping these programs. As a steering c