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Peter Wright
Peter Wright, MBA CBIST is the Director of Learning & Development for Collage Rehabilitation Partners. He has 30 years experience in the field of brain injury rehabilitation, and currently oversees training and development for more than 1000 direct care, management and therapy staff. He enjoys working with brain injury professionals to create dynamic educational content...
Is financial assistance available to people with brain injury and their families?
Financial assistance may be available after a brain injury, although not everyone who sustains a brain injury is likely to be eligible to receive it.
Brown, Karen
Karen Brown is the current Executive Director of Brain Injury Services, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides community-based rehabilitation services and programs to individuals with acquired brain injuries. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Ithaca College, Ithaca New York and her Master’s Degree in Counselor Education from Auburn University. Her 40 years of...
Scholten, Joel
Dr. Joel Scholten is the Associate Chief of Staff for Rehab Services at the Washington, D.C. VA Medical Center and Director of Special Projects in the PM&R Program Office. He received his medical degree at the University of South Dakota and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Eastern Virginia Graduate School of...
Rush, Jean
Jean Rush is a neuroscientist and nurse with extensive experience from basic to applied neuroscience and translational medicine. She received her BSN at Rush University Medical Center and served as a Captain in the USAF Nurse Corp until she herself received a TBI and was honorably discharged. She holds a Nurse Practitioners Certificate in adult...
2017 Brain Injury Summit Pictures, Info
2018 Summit that will take place on March 14, 2018. Information will be posed on this website and will be sent to our members as developments occur. Yet another reason to become a member!
John D. Corrigan
John Corrigan is a professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Ohio State University and Director of the Ohio Valley Center for Brain Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation, which among other activities is the designated lead agency in the state of Ohio for TBI policy and planning. He is editor-in-chief of The Journal...
How can I donate my brain for research?
There is a need for both injured and healthy brains in research. The National Institutes of Health NeuroBioBank coordinates with Brain Banks around the country to collect brain tissue to support important brain research. You can find more information on their website. If you are interested in registering to become a brain donor, contact The...
Wyoming
BIAA does not currently have an affiliate in Wyoming. For information on brain injury dial 1-800-444-6443.
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Utah
BIAA does not currently have an affiliate in Utah For information on brain injury dial 1-800-444-6443.