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NOTE: Almost all of the links on this page will open in their own window covering up this page. Turn to return to this page, simple close the open window.   Chat Rooms and Bulletin Boards TBICHAT is a great site that's been around for years. It's a growing community of persons with brain injury and caregivers exchanging knowledge, experience, wisdom, and laughter. www.tbichat.org Wyoming Specific Links The Division of Developmental Disabilities http://wdh.state.wy.us/ddd Wyoming Brain Injury Waiver Comparison Chart (in Microsoft Word format) This chart was developed by the Brain Injury Association of Wyoming in response to numerous requests to explain the similarities and differences in the various Medicaid funded Waiver programs available in Wyoming. The chart contains eligibility guidelines, services available, standard rates for plans of care, as well as contact names and phone numbers for each program. The Wyoming CBIS (Certified Brain Injury Specialist) program page http://www.angelfire.com/trek/wyocbis/ There are 21 certified brain injury specialists in the state, however there are about 90 in the process of getting certified. To see the list of those currently certified in all 50 states, go to this link: http://www.aacbis.net/CertifiedListJune2005CBIS.pdf ( accessing this file requires Adobe Acrobat ) The Pathways Plus search engine for services and supports available in Wyoming. http://wind.uwyo.edu/connect/pathways.asp The Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities http://ddcouncil.state.wy.us Seeks and advocates for activities which promote self sufficiency, community involvement and educational opportunities for people with disabilities, their families and the Wyoming Community.  307-777-7230 (Cheyenne), 1-800-438-5791 (In State) Wyoming INstitute for Disabilities (WIND) http://wind.uwyo.edu/  WIND Family Support Network 1-800-567-9376  Parent Information Center (PIC) 1-800-660-9742 www.wpic.org Protection & Advocacy System, Inc. www.wypanda.com P&A Systems are in each state and territory. They provide protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legal based advocacy. 1-800-821-3091 Division of Vocational Rehabilitation http://www.wyomingworkforce.org Rehabilitation resources and information on employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. 307-777-7389 Wyoming Services for Independent Living Opportunities for Independence. Phone: Lander (307) 332-4889, Powell (307) 754-4868, Rock Springs (307) 362-4159, Thayne (307) 883-9745. Wyoming Independent Living Rehabilitation or WILR is at: www.wilr.org/  Wyoming State Independent Living Council http://www.wyomingsilc.com/ The state of Wyoming has links to help you find information on Medicaid, housing, and other issues. They are located at: www.state.wy.us/  The City of Casper can be found at www.cityofcasperwy.com/  The Neurotrauma Registry at: http://www.neure.com  is a resource list to assist in the quest for proper care for individuals and families affected by brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other complex neurotrauma. Lash and Associates, publisher of books and videos regarding brain injury who are happy to send a catalog to anyone who is interested. The link is http://lapublishing.com   Government Programs DisabilityInfo.gov  provides critical disability-related information to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members. We highly recommend a visit to this site to anyone in need of info about federal resources. Benefits Check Up: Would you like to be able to enter some basic information, and learn of a variety of government programs you could qualify for?  Well here is your chance!  No personally identifying information is asked for.  No bank accounts, no name or social security number... how easy could it be? http://www.benefitscheckup.org/ Social Security Administration homepage: www.socialsecurity.gov/ Details about the different disability programs: www.socialsecurity.gov/d&s1.htm Medicare information: http://www.medicare.gov/ Supplemental Security Income http://www.socialsecurity.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income/ Information and Resources for Employers: www.ssa.gov/employer1.htm   General Brain Injury Resources LEARNet Problem-Solving System and Resource Website. There are a number of special features and resources, as well as a tremendous amount of information contained within this site. They ask that you download their Website Evaluation Form, and send feedback. This feedback will help them to further enhance the system as they complete the final stages of construction on LEARNet. Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) Sport SOS Join in the campaign to prevent sports-induced brain injury.  Please visit Sport SOS for more information. The Perspectives Network (TPN). Their primary focus is positive communication between persons with brain injury, family members/ caregivers/friends of persons with brain injury, those many professionals who treat persons with brain injury and community members in order to create positive changes and enhance public awareness and knowledge of acquired/traumatic brain injury. Includes page of Frequently Asked Questions about Brain Injury, in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Chinese and Greek. Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide from the Centre for Neuro Skills Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Resource Directory. This is specific for Santa Clara Valley, CA but there are many state and national resources as well. Americans With Disabilities Act Home Page Housing and Mortgage Help This site is a comprehensive guide to housing and mortgages for people with disabilities. and covers terminology, the process of buying a house, financial assistance and more. home | about | services | advocacy | calendar | contact  newsletter | prevention | support | veterans | what is brain injury |  library | volunteers | ABI task force