BIADC Resources
Please take a moment to check out this recovery guide authored by two of our Board Members. All proceeds from the purchase of this book go to the National Rehabilitation Hospital.
Managing Brain Injury: A Guide to Living Well with Brain Injury
Michael R. Yochelson, M.D., Penny Wolfe, Ph.D.
$16.95
Publication Date: 6/1/2010
Managing Brain Injury is a reader-friendly guide to help brain-injured patients, their families, and caregivers face the challenge of life following a brain injury. The book is part of a highly-regarded series of books on living with disability produced by National Rehabilitation Hospital.
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Prevention
Preventing brain injury can spare individuals and their families from a life of hardship. Taking precautions against slipping and falling and sports and transportation accidents is a positive step.
- Preventing Falls in Seniors
- Falls and Brain injury
- Student Athlete Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention
- Heads Up Initiative for Coaches
- Motorcycle Helmet Use and Safety
Public Service Announcements
Legislation
The lasting results of a brain injury are internal – frequently leaving the person affected by brain injury with no outward signs of a disability. Hence it has been labeled “the invisible injury”. Additional literature addressing that issue and advocating for higher levels of awareness:
- Resolution passed by the D.C. Council announcing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month
- Returning Service Members and Veterans
- US Department of Education (DOE)
- US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Other Brain Injury Associations
In addition to the national organization, the BIAA, there are two regional affiliates in the Washington metropolitan area that provide local resources and events. Additionally, a list of ALL affiliated brain injury associations can be found on the BIAA website:
Stay connected with the brain injury community!
The Brain Injury Association of America has many educational opportunities, events, and resources that are shared throughout the year. Be sure to stay in the know by joining our mailing list.