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Call our Help Line:
1-800-411-0505
BIAD's Help Line is a toll-free phone
number that you can call anytime for assistance. We provide
resources and guidance about brain injury. Although we do not
provide case management services, BIAD's staff are able to offer
resources to help you navigate through the State's many programs.
Call today for information.
Our Traumatic Brain Injury State Action Plan
Read about the State’s Blueprint for Action which is in its final
draft stage. Download your copy now in your favorite format: Choose
either
PDF or
WORD
Advocacy
BIAD's staff and officers are
reporting members on several statewide committees at which we
promote your cause. We have opportunities to meet with legislators
on your behalf and need to know what you struggle with!
Education
Funding for students with
disabilities
Want to go back to school? There is a way! Students with
disabilities may be eligible for financial aid.
Click here to find out more!
TechMatrix - Assistive Technology
Tools for Learning
Want to continue your education but need assistive technology? Check
out TechMatrix to find learning support.
Click here to find out more.
Annual Conference
BIAD hosts its annual Brain Injury
Conference in October of each year. Our conference provides
education for brain injury survivors, health care providers, and
advocates. Each year we attempt to include sessions that will be
helpful to all of our registrants. CEU's are available for health
care professionals, therapists, and Brain Injury Specialists. Check
our Calendar of Events for information about our upcoming
conference!
Research
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins
November 15
General open enrollment starts on
November 15, 2009. During this time, people with Medicare can add,
drop, or change their prescription drug coverage. They can also
select a health plan for 2010 coverage.
Click here to visit My Medicare Tools for information and resources.
Aphasia Study Available
- Were you or a loved one
left speechless after a stroke?
Aphasia Study Now Available at
University of Pennsylvania Call (215) 746-5116 or email
braintms@mail.med.upenn.edu to join. For more information,
click
here. note:
Information on this Web site is
provided for information purposes only. Any medical information
obtained from this Web site should be reviewed with an
appropriate health-care provider to determine its applicability
to your particular condition. Great care has been taken to
maintain the accuracy of the information provided on this Web
site. However, the Brain Injury Association of Delaware and its
staff are not responsible for errors or any untoward
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Home-Based Cognition Program through
University of Alabama
The University of Alabama at
Birmingham has developed a Home Stimulation Program that is designed
to assist the individual in recovery of their thinking skills. Each
activity provides a group of tasks listed by their level of
difficulty. The tasks range from the least challenging (Level 1) to
higher levels that are progressively more challenging. Try your hand
at it today! Click on this banner:
NOTE: This program is
not meant to substitute for professional therapy, and use of the
tasks does not guarantee recovery. The tasks are offered to provide
some guidance and structure to people with brain disorders and their
families. Access to this program is free, and you may print any part
of it for use at home. You may not publish any part of this work,
and any mention of the program must include a reference to where it
was obtained. Send feedback to
tbi@uab.edu.
Literature
BIAD's office is fully stocked with
brochures about brain injury, and its aftermath. This literature is
available to you at any time! Contact our office to let us know what
you need.
Concussion Booklets:
One for
school staff, including coaches, and one for parents.
Click here for more
info and to download these valuable resources
Resource
Directory
BIAD's Resource Directory is a
comprehensive guide to resources within the State, both public and
private. It was created with the hope that it would serve people
with a brain injury, their families, and caregivers. While we have
attempted to include a wide variety of information, we are sure that
there are programs and services that are not listed. If you feel
that we are missing important information, please contact us. This
document is frequently updated as new data becomes available. The
latest version is available for download by clicking here.
NOTE: The Brain Injury
Association of Delaware does not support,
endorse, or recommend particular methods, treatments, or programs
listed within the Resource Directory. BIAD is not responsible for
the nature, scope, and quality of the programs listed within the
Resource Directory.
Medical Assistance for
Workers with Disabilities (MAWD)
MAWD is a health insurance program
for individuals who are adults, who are disabled, and who are
working. Adults who are accepted into this program get full Medical
Assistance benefits, including full prescription coverage, by paying
a monthly premium of 5% of their “countable income”. MAWD can be
your primary insurance or your secondary insurance, even if you are
covered by Medicare, since your primary insurance may not cover all
of your health care needs, co-payments, and deductibles. There is no
minimum requirement for the number of hours you must work or how
much you must earn to be eligible for MAWD; however, income and
resource limits do apply to this program. Families or professionals
who have questions regarding this relatively underutilized benefit
should call the Law Offices of Joseph L. Romano, Esquire at
1-800-331-4134. You will also find this information in Chapter 8 of
our Resource Directory.
Publications
BIAD produces two regular
publications, the monthly bulletin What's Happening, and the
bi-annual newsletter Brainstorming. The most recent editions of
these publications can be found on our "Newsletter" link.
2009 Medicare Guide
Available
The 2009 Guide to Health Insurance
for Medicare Beneficiares has been released by the State of
Delaware. This will help you to better understand your benefits, and
how to best use the Medicare program. Call 1-800-336-9500 or
click here to download your copy.
Report on Advances in Motor
Vehicle Crash Response from the CDC
Download your copy of the report here.(pdf)
Programs
BIAD has a number of programs that
are created to support you...
Brain Injury Support Groups
BIAD provides support groups in all
three Delaware counties and in Salisbury, Maryland. The purpose for
a support group is to learn more about brain injury and available
services by meeting with others who are facng similar challenges.
Support groups meet monthly except for December and are open to
survivors, caregivers, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Check your latest What's Happening for details.
We will continue to add to these
programs as our budget allows. We thank you for your participation
in these programs.
Survivor Peer Social Event
Program
BIAD hosts a number of social events
throughout the year to help you find new friends, and share your
experiences in a fun way. The events don't cost much but are a lot
of fun. Check out our Calendar of Events Page for specifics!
Click on a Button to
become a Paid Member of BIAD or to make a donation. Your
donation to BIAD is tax-deductible.
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Brain Injury
Association of Delaware (BIAD)
Mailing
address:
P.O. Box 1897
Dover, DE 19903
Physical
Address:
840 Walker Road, Suite A
Dover, DE 19904
Telephone Toll Free: (800) 411-0505
Local: 302-346-2083
Fax: (888) 258-3694
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