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Communities of Support
Being part of a support group for people with brain injury offers survivors the chance to realize that despite their frustrations, losses, struggles, or negative experiences, there are others out there who can understand and empathize – and that they’re not alone.
Advocacy Updates
Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury Act reauthorization, Congressional Brain Injury Taskforce meeting, CMS Chronic Health designation, and more.
Congressional Brain Injury Champion Bill Pascrell Passes Away at 87
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.), co-chair of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force, passed away on Aug. 21, 2024, at the age of 87. “We are deeply saddened by the news that Rep. Pascrell has passed away,” said Rick Willis, President and CEO of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). “For decades, Rep....
THE Challenge! – Research
View the contents of the 5 Years of Progress with the Brain Injury Research Fund edition of THE Challenge!
Studying TBI in Veteran Populations
Approximately 67 percent of veterans have experienced at least one traumatic brain injury.
Policy Corner: June 28, 2024
Updates on federal and state brain injury policy through June 28, 2024.
Four Brain Injury Amendments Added to Defense Package
Amendments would lead the Department of Defense to standardize TBI identification, treatment, and referral guidelines WASHINGTON, DC – Four amendments addressing traumatic brain injury (TBI) in American service members will be included as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. These additions to the annual defense bill will lead the Department of Defense to enhance...
Policy Corner: May 30, 2024
Updates on federal and state brain injury policy through May 30, 2024.
Brain Injury: A Lifelong Journey
The Brain Injury Association of America is falling for brain injury to be formally designated as a chronic health condition.
Advocacy Update: The Traumatic Brain Injury Act
The TBI Act provides much-needed support for persons with brain injury and it is up for reauthorization in 2024.
Policy Corner: February 5, 2024
Updates on federal and state brain injury policy through January 29, 2024.
Brain Injury Association of America Announces New Officers and Directors
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) announced the election of new directors and officers for the term beginning January 1, 2024. The new directors and officers were elected following the December 7, 2023 board meeting. “BIAA relies on the expertise, skills, and passionate commitment that our officers and directors have for the brain injury...