Our Vision

Everyone in the U.S. who sustains a brain injury is recognized, treated, and accepted.

Our Mission

As the voice of brain injury, we improve the quality of life of people affected by brain injury across their lifespan through advancing prevention, awareness, research, treatment, education, and advocacy.

3-Year Vision

Future Date: December 31, 2026

What does it look like?

1. Visibility

   Increase awareness of brain injury, its prevention, and BIAA by elevating recognition of brain injury as a chronic health condition.

2. Affiliates

   Enhance the BIAA territory map to improve access to services for survivors and caregivers in all states, promoting uniformity in resources and best practices.

3. Advocacy

   Be the leading organization for national advocacy efforts and the first call for proposed brain injury legislation. Promote model legislation across the states to improve insurance coverage and access to care.

4. Referrals

   Achieve a five-fold increase in referrals to the National Brain Injury Information Center (NBIIC) toll-free services, education, and support line.

5. Treatment

   Advance care through expansion of national research initiatives and increasing professional competency through the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS).

6. Engagement

   Unify the brain injury community, broadening engagement by caregivers, survivors, professionals, providers, legislators, and volunteers as partners in a 2025 national stakeholder conference.

7. Fundraising

   Create a sustainable revenue model for BIAA and affiliates by escalating fundraising opportunities with corporations, foundations, and individuals.