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 Statement

The Brain Injury Association of Indiana is a nonprofit 501 c (3) service organization dedicated to reducing the incidence and impact of brain injury through education, advocacy, support, prevention and by facilitating inter-agency commitment and collaboration.

Our Vision Statement

We envision that people with brain injury and their caregivers will be well served, understood, empowered, and supported in living 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 CONTACT INFO: MAIL: Brain Injury Association of Indiana PO Box 24167 Indianapolis, Indiana 46224 E-Mail  Click here to e-mail us PHONE:  317-356-7722 HELPLINE:  866-854-4246 FAX:  317-481-1825 Return to Home Page Board Meeting Dates: The BIAI Board Meeting dates are: Mar. 10th, Apr. 14th, June 9th, Aug.11th, Oct. 13th, (Dec. TBD) Return to Home Page OUR OFFICERS Executive Committee: Lance E. Trexler, Ph.D., H.S.P.P., Chairperson of the Board Director, Department of Rehabilitation Neuropsychology and Program Director for Neurobehavioral Services Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Indianapolis, IN   Nancy Ritter, MS, CBIS, Vice Chairperson of the Board Clinical Evaluator Center for Comprehensive Services Carbondale, Illinois   Lindsay Meyer, Treasurer of the Board Director of Member Communications Indiana Trial Lawyers Association Indianapolis, Indiana   Kristin Smith, OTR, Secretary of the Board Parkview Home Health and Hospice Brain Injury Support Group Leader Ft. Wayne, IN     2009 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   Scott Branam, MA, LMHC Administrative Director – Behavioral Health Services Bloomington Hospital Bloomington, IN   Jean Barske, P.T. Director of Rehabilitation Parkview Tertiary Hospital Ft. Wayne, IN   Doug Beebe Hook Rehabilitation Center Community Hospital Network 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   Susie Fitt Mother of Brain Injury Survivor Resource Facilitator – Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Indianapolis, IN Jeff Gorman Manager of Broadcast Services – Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis, IN   Jim Graham Executive Director RHI Foundation – Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Indianapolis, IN Tom John Partner, Public Affairs Group of Ice Miller Indianapolis, IN   Allison Julian, M.D. Rehabilitation Associates of Indiana Hook Rehabilitation Center Indianapolis, IN   Darcy L. Keith Brain Injury Survivor Fishers, IN   Carolene Mays Publisher and President Newspapers:  Indianapolis Recorder, and Indiana Minority Business Magazine Indianapolis, IN   Shannon Malewitz, BS IN Medicaid Care Coordinator at Aetna, INC. Indianapolis, IN   Andrew Moser, MD Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center Indianapolis, IN   Jody Perry Brain Injury Survivor Fort Wayne, IN   Nancy Ritter Clinical Evaluator Center for Comprehensive Services Indianapolis, Indiana    Holly Russell, MS, OTR, ATP, CBIS Occupational Therapist NeuroRehab Center – RHI Indianapolis, IN    Margaret Sak, OTR Clinical Manager Memorial Outpatient Therapy Services Memorial Hospital of South Bend South Bend, IN   Roberta Schmidt, LCSW Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center Indianapolis, IN   Senator Brent Steele District 44 (Counties: Jackson, Lawrence, Monroe, Orange, Washington) Bedford, IN   Dr. Normand T. Townley Retired Indianapolis Anesthesiologist Co-Founder of Dr. Lisa Thompson Center for Family Education Indianapolis, IN   Board of Director Meeting Schedule The officers and Board of Directors meet the third Tuesday quarterly at the BIAI central office. Emeritus Board of Directors Sue Ellen Collins (Emeritus Board Chair) Thomas C. Doehrman Bob and Donna Jackson Karen May Thomas M. Mills Russ Ragland John P. Young   home | about | advocacy | calendar | newsletter | membership  support | education | links | how we can help | how you can help prevention | research | what is brain injury | career opportunities | clubhouse     Brain Injury Association of Indiana PO Box 24167 Indianapolis, Indiana 46224 P: (317) 356-7722 F: (317) 481-1825 Click here to e-mail us