Continuing Education Opportunities

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? How Neighborhood Factors Affect Life After Traumatic Brain Injury

The Social Model of Disability indicates that disability occurs as a result of the interaction between a person and their environment. Despite this, research to understand TBI as a chronic condition with resulting disability overwhelmingly focuses only on characteristics and factors within the person (such as demographics, cognitive ability, etc.), and not characteristics of the environments in which people live, work, and play. Speakers Raj G. Kumar, PhD, and Shannon B. Juengst, PhD, CRC, will discuss how environmental factors, specifically characteristics of a person’s neighborhood, affect outcomes after TBI. Includes 1 ACBIS CEU. Register here.

Brain Injury Myths and Facts: An Institutes of Health Live Webinar

On Thursday, March 27 at 3 p.m. ET, the Institutes of Health will host a live webinar about Brain Injury Myths and Facts. This session educates workers’ compensation professionals about the common myths and complexities of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including their impact on mental health, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and the need for a biopsychosocial transdisciplinary approach to care to achieve the best outcomes. Anne McDonnell, MPA, OTR/L, CBIST, BIAA’s Advocacy and Affiliate Specialist, will join panelists from the Institutes of Health to address common myths and misconceptions about TBIs and share evidence-based best practices for optimal recovery and outcomes. CEU options are available. Register here.

CNS Launches New Podcast

Centre for Neuro Skills’ new podcast explores the latest trends, research, and stories behind the transformative power of brain injury rehabilitation. The Neuro Skills Podcast is hosted by CNS CEO and President, David Harrington, a licensed occupational therapist and Certified Brain Injury Specialist with over 30 years of experience in the rehabilitation industry.

Each episode dives into real-life stories of recovery and expert insights on innovative therapies to help you better understand brain injury recovery. Tune in for stories of hope and healing.

Watch the series on YouTube or listen on your preferred podcast platform.