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Concussion Story Wall: Gareth

Gareth shares how he sustained a concussion during gymnastics practice at 19 years old.

Concussion Story Wall: George

George reflects on the various concussions he sustained from playing football and military service at ages 22, 26, and 28.

Concussion Story Wall: Hayriye

Hayriye shares how her child sustained a concussion by accidentally hitting her head in the locker room at 12 years old.

Concussion Story Wall: Horace

Horace shares how he sustained a concussion during military boot camp at 18 years old.

Concussion Story Wall: Isabel

Isabel shares how she sustained a concussion while diving during a game of ultimate frisbee at 19 years old.

Concussion Story Wall: Jo

Jo shares how her daughter sustained a concussion from a fall while skiing at 14 years old.

Concussion Story Wall: Justin

Justin reflects on how he sustained a concussion from a fall while skateboarding at 18 years old.

Concussion Story Wall

Through the Concussion Story Wall project, TeachAids has collected more than 4,000 stories from individuals with concussion.

CBIS Spotlight: Penny Brooks

Penny Brooks, LMSW, CBIS, is a therapist at Unity House of Troy, Inc., where she provides therapy to victims of domestic violence.

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Policy Corner: July 24, 2020

This Week in Brief: House and Senate advance the Defense Spending Bill, House and Senate agree on bill relating to specially adapted housing for veterans, BIAA supports strengthening the SNAP Program, national health advocates call for funding to help schools to reopen safely, and Senators introduce School Choice Now Bill

BIAA Seeks Nominations for Berrol, Caveness Awards

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) seeks nominations of outstanding researchers and clinicians for the Sheldon Berrol M.D. Clinical Service Award and the William Fields Caveness Award. The nomination form can be downloaded here. All nominations must be received by 5 p.m. EDT July 15, 2020. For more information, contact Marianna Abashian. Each year,...