The First Chartered State Affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America













 

O u r  M i s s i o n, V i s i o n  &  C o n t a c t   I n f o

Our Mission

The Brain Injury Association of Indiana is a nonprofit service organization comprised of people with brain injury, their families, and concerned stakeholders who are dedicated to creating a better future by reducing the incidence and effects of brain injury through public and professional education, advocacy, support, and by facilitating inter-agency commitment and collaboration.

Our Vision Statement

We envision a reduction in the incidence and effects of brain injury in Indiana, and that people with brain injury and their families will be well served, understood, empowered, and supported to live full and meaningful lives.

Our Core Values 1. We value and respect the dignity and worth of all people in a true spirit of inclusion. 2. We support prevention opportunities through research, education, and public awareness. 3. We believe that people with brain injury have the opportunity to live meaningful lives and have full participation in their communities. 4. We value and respect the importance of meaningful relationships by all people affected by brain injury. 5. We provide rapid, relevant, and accessible information. 6. We promote excellence, quality, and best practice in all fields. 7. We advocate for effective public policy. 8. We practice fiscal responsibility. 9. We respond to issues with integrity, courage, and ethical decision making. 10. We are committed to our values, beliefs, and principles. The Brain Injury Association of Indiana (BIAI) is a 501c3 not-for-profit, statewide membership organization comprised of people with brain injuries, family members, friends and professionals. BIAI was the first chartered state affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America.  BIAI was founded in 1982 and is the only organization in Indiana serving individuals with TBI, their families and the professionals who treat them. BIAI is dedicated to providing information, support, educational opportunities, advocacy, and awareness. This is accomplished through: Acting as an information resource through our Indiana Toll-Free Helpline and The Jackson Family Library Publishing our Resource Directory Publishing a quarterly newsletter Sponsoring annual educational programming Facilitation of 14 statewide support groups Fostering prevention awareness BIAI Historical Timeline 1981 Indiana becomes the first chartered chapter of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) and the only association in Indiana dedicated to brain injury. 1985 Evansville, Fort Wayne, and Terre Haute support groups formed. 1989 All trauma registry bill to begin a head injury registry is signed into law. Southern Indiana support group formed. Green Dot Law passed by Indiana legislature: permits brain injury designation on driver's license. 2005 Board of Directors implement a new two-year strategic plan. Regional Conference Program and AACBIS Program created in Indiana. Central Indiana Brain Injury Clubhouse Task Force created. 2006 New partnership with State of Indiana to conduct statewide brain injury needs assessment. 2007 Looking forward to starting out the next 25 years of the Brain injury Association of Indiana! CONTACT INFO: MAIL:  Brain Injury Association of Indiana  9531 Valparaiso Court, Suite A  Indianapolis, IN 46268 E-Mail  General Info: info@biai.org PHONE:  317-356-7722 HELPLINE:  866-854-4246 FAX:  317-808-7770 Return to Home Page OUR OFFICERS Executive Director: Stacy Payne TBI Grant Program Director Laura C. Trexler Officers: Executive Committee: Rebecca D. Eberle, Chairperson of the Board Clinical Associate Professor Indiana University – Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences Bloomington, Indiana   Lance E. Trexler, Ph.D., H.S.P.P., Vice-Chairperson of the Board Director, Department of Rehabilitation Neuropsychology and Program Director for Neurobehavioral Services Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Indianapolis, IN   Amy Flint, LCSW, Secretary – Treasurer of the Board Director of Placement Services St. Vincent New Hope Indianapolis, IN   Board of Directors:   J. Michael Antrim, Esq. Past Chairman of the Board Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim Noblesville, IN   Denny Armington, MHA Chief Executive Officer Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana   Doug Beebe Hook Rehabilitation Center Community Hospital Network Indianapolis, IN   Deb Blue, MD Pathologist at Indiana University and Clarian Pathology Laboratory Indianapolis, IN   Daniel S. Chamberlain, J.D. DOEHRMAN & CHAMBERLAIN Brain Injury Lawyer Indianapolis, IN   Stephanie Combs, PT, MS, NCS Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN   Robert Fechtman, Esq. Fechtman Law Office Indianapolis, IN   Allison Julian, M.D. Rehabilitation Associates of Indiana Hook Rehabilitation Center Indianapolis, IN   John Kaufman, Region Manager-Region 4 Vocational Rehabilitation, BRS Evansville, IN   Darcy L. Keith Brain Injury Survivor Fishers, IN   Kathy Munroe, MS CCC-SLP, CBIS School Reintegration Coordinator Methodist Hospital Pediatric rehabilitation Unit Indianapolis, IN   Lindsay Meyer Director of Member Communications Indiana Trial Lawyers Association Indianapolis, Indiana   Jody Perry Brain Injury Survivor Fort Wayne, IN   Nancy Ritter Clinical Evaluator Center for Comprehensive Services Indianapolis, Indiana    Margaret Sak, OTR Clinical Manager Memorial Outpatient Therapy Services Memorial Hospital of South Bend South Bend, IN   Kristin Smith, OTR Parkview Home Health and Hospice Brain Injury Support Group Leader Ft. Wayne, IN    Senator Brent Steele District 44 (Counties: Jackson, Lawrence, Monroe, Orange, Washington) Bedford, IN Board of Director Meeting Schedule The officers and Board of Directors meet the third Tuesday quarterly at the BIAI central office.   home | about | advocacy | calendar | membership  support | education | links | how we can help | how you can help prevention | what is brain injury | career opportunities clubhouse Brain Injury Association of Indiana     9531 Valparaiso Court, Suite A Indianapolis, Indiana 46268 P: (317) 356-7722    F: (317) 808-7770 Email: info@biai.org