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60 Minutes Segment Exploring Blast Injuries Highlights Urgent Need for Awareness and Research on a National Level
On Sunday, March 23, CBS’ 60 Minutes program spotlighted traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) sustained by military service members.
Practical Application of Evidence-Based Tools in the Assessment and Treatment of Cognitive-Communication Disorders
In this clinical webinar, Tom Thompson, M.S., CCC/SLP will focus on the practical application of patient-centered evidence-based tools in the assessment and treatment of cognitive communication disorders. He will discuss patient-centered evaluation procedures, as well as the standardized tools used to assess memory, attention, executive functioning, and metacognitive skills. Additionally, he will provide an in-depth look at evidence-based rehabilitation tools and compensatory strategies designed to address these cognitive-communication challenges. Learn how to implement these tools effectively in clinical practice to support individuals in improving their cognitive-communication abilities and overall functional outcomes.
Dr. Jeffrey Barth, father of sports neuropsychology, passes away at 76
Jeffrey “Jeff” Theodore Barth, PhD, a former member of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) Board of Directors and pioneer in the clinical neuropsychology of sports concussions, passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 76. Dr. Barth was known for his groundbreaking work on mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and sports...
Advocacy and Awareness on Capitol Hill
Nearly 400 members of the brain injury community came together in Washington, D.C. for the National Brain Injury Conference and Awareness Day earlier this month.
CBIS Spotlight: Michelle Weinberg
Michelle Weinberg is an occupational therapist at Memorial Regional Hospital South in Hollywood, Fla., where she is distinguished as a Clinical Ladder III therapist.
Continuing Education Opportunities
See our upcoming continuing education opportunities.
Congress to Vote on Temporary Funding Bill Without Critical TBI Act Reauthorization, Affecting 64 Million People with Brain Injury
Critical lifeline for millions remains at risk without Traumatic Brain Injury Act (TBI Act) reauthorization. WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 12, 2025)— The Brain Injury Association of America issued an urgent call for Congress to amend the Continuing Resolution to include the Traumatic Brain Injury Act reauthorization, critical legislation that expired on September 30, 2024, putting at...
Silent Struggles: Traumatic Brain Injuries and Mental Health in Law Enforcement
In this research webinar, Jaclyn B. Caccese, Ph.D., FACSM, will address critical insights into concussions and mental health challenges among law enforcement officers. It will highlight key findings on the prevalence of head injuries and psychological conditions, emphasizing the importance of graduated return to duty protocols to improve officer well-being and career longevity.
New National Survey Finds Most Americans Unaware Concussions are Traumatic Brain Injuries
New national survey shows public misconceptions about brain injuries persist and highlights the need for education Survey Highlights: 81% of adults in the U.S. do not recognize concussions as traumatic brain injuries. While 70% of Americans say they are familiar with concussions, only about half report similar awareness of brain injury. Fewer than one in...
Brain Injury Fact Sheet
Building a National Action Plan
During the Brain Injury Association of America’s annual trip to Washington, D.C. in March, we will be launching a National Action Plan
The Brain Injury Survivor’s Guide to Brain Injury Awareness Day
To help new attendees get the most out of Brain Injury Awareness Day, the Advisory Council has put together some helpful tips based on their collective experience attending this event as brain injury survivors.