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About Us

The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina is a nonprofit organization which was developed by persons with brain injury, their families, and concerned professionals in an effort to provide information and support to those who have experienced brain injury.

The BIASC is our state’s chartered affiliate of the national Brain Injury Association of America. Together our mission is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy.

Our Principles

1. Value and Respect the dignity and worth of all people in a true spirit of inclusion.
2. Support individual choices.
3. People with brain injury should have opportunities to be full participating member of their community.
4. Recognize and support the needs of individuals’ families and their circle(s) of support.
5. Provide rapid, relevant and accessible information.
6. Promote excellence, quality and best practices in all fields.
7. Support prevention opportunities through research, education, and public awareness.
8. Address complex, controversial and thorny issues.
9. Promote progressive public policy.
10. Respond to issues with integrity and courage.

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Contact Info:

The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
800 Dutch Square Blvd. Suite B-225 Columbia, SC 29210
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 21523 Columbia, SC 29221-1523
Phone: 803-731-9823 Toll Free: 1-877-TBI-FACT (in-state)
Fax: 803-731-4804
E-mail: scbraininjury@bellsouth.net

How We Can Help

Community Support

Providing support and education to individuals with traumatic brain injury, their families by developing and strengthening new. Visit our Support Group Page

Prevention

Bringing about changes in knowledge, attitudes and behavior to prevent brain injuries and the violence that often causes brain injuries. Visit our Prevention Page

Research

Supporting the advancement of scientific knowledge to improve quality of life and to develop new treatments to protect the brain.

Education

Through progressive public awareness programs and training conferences for professionals, staff, and families.

Advocacy

For increased services, community support, appropriate training, access to proper education for children and adolescents, and jobs for individuals with brain injury. Visit our advocacy page

Biasc Officers and Staff

Officers:

Kay Brooks, President - Greenville
Jeremy Hertza, Psy. D, President-Elect - Evans, GA
Sherry Caldwell, Treasurer - Cross Hill
Malcolm Crosland, Secretary - Mount Pleasant
Elaine Phillips, Past-President - Greenville

Board of Directors:

Leslie Adkins  - Columbia
Carey Garrett - Landrum
Wes Gravelle - Columbia
Sherry Swan - Summerville
John A. Kimes - Spartanburg
Daniel Knowlton - Greenville
Marsha Mikell - Mount Pleasant
Carolann Newton- Greenville
Dede Norungolo - Easley

ADVISORY BOARD

Robert E. Brabham, Ph.D, Psychologist
Philip Clarkson, SCBILC Officer
Ric Davis, Esq., Christian & Davis
Tony Harper, Latone Real Estate Holdings
Mary Hassett, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
Sheldon Herring, Ph.D., Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital
Charles L. McLafferty, Certified Public Accountant
C. Daniel Vega, Esq., Chappell, Smith and Arden, PA
Danny Weaver, Hartsville
Lyman Whitehead, Consultant

STAFF

Executive Director: Joyce Davis, CBIS, CTRS
Resource Coordinator: Heather Joy