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Policy Corner: May 7, 2021
This Week in Brief: CBITF leaders re-introduce TBI/PTSD Law Enforcement Training Bill, May is Stroke Awareness Month, and BIAA signs on in support of the “Triple A” study on limb loss or limb difference.
Policy Corner: February 12, 2021
This Week in Brief: CBITF schedules virtual Awareness Day Briefing, House committees move forward on COVID-19 relief package, advocates urge the administration to consider persons with disabilities as priority for COVID vaccine, lawmakers introduce separate bills on emergency funding for HCBS, legislators call for dependents to be eligible for economic impact payments, lawmakers introduce bills relating to funding education and supports for children with disabilities, and Scott introduces bill to reauthorize CAPTA.
BIAA-ME Brain Injury Resource Fair
Please join the Brain Injury Association of America – Maine Chapter (BIAA-ME) for an opportunity to connect with resources, services, and support for brain injury survivors, family members, caregivers, friends and professionals. The fair is free for attendees; however, registration is required.
Policy Corner: December 20, 2019
This Week in Brief: Congress sends appropriation bills to president, BIAA signs on to letters regarding “intensity of therapy” requirements, and Congress recesses for the holidays.
Policy Corner: June 21, 2019
This Week in Brief: House passes four-bill appropriations package, Sen. Casey introduces access to free speech and assistive technology reauthorization, lawmakers introduce emergency preparation and persons with disabilities legislation, and OMB considers changing poverty guidelines.
Policy Corner: June 14, 2019
This Week in Brief: House debates FY 2020 Spending Bill for Labor-HHS-Education, BIAA sponsors briefing on ABI, House agrees to move the MFP bill, Lawmakers plan to introduce the “Access to Free Speech for All Act," and Sen. Casey sponsors bill to reauthorize the Assistive Technology Act.
Policy Corner: May 10, 2019
This Week in Brief: House appropriators increase TBI funding, House passes bill protecting preexisting conditions, Senators introduce bill on fitness facilities accessibility for people with disabilities, NCMRR is updating its research plan, and ACL publishes reorganization plan.
Moeller, Kathy
Kathy Moeller is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist with over 20 years’ experience as a consumer and provider of services to state Vocational Rehabilitation agencies throughout the U.S.She experienced a brain injury in 1990 and since that time has dedicated her working life to assisting others with brain injury to return to meaningful, sustainable, long-term...
Policy Corner: June 29, 2018
Senate and House Advance FY 2019 Appropriations Bills Both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate are moving spending bills in their respective bodies in order to fund federal government starting Oct. 1. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) announced June 28 that the Committee has approved all twelve fiscal year 2019 appropriations...
Scherer, Marcia
Marcia Scherer, Ph.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.R.M., is Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She has more than 20 years of distinguished activities as a researcher, educator, evaluator, and developer of new tools and methods to improve awareness of, access to, and favorable outcomes from assistive technology. Dr. Scherer has...
Moore Sohlberg, McKay
McKay Moore Sohlberg, PhD, CCC-SLP has been teaching and conducting research at the University of Oregon since 1994 and is the director of the Communication Disorders and Sciences program. She is known internationally for her pioneering work in the field of cognitive rehabilitation and is particularly interested in the development of treatments that mitigate cognitive...
Hart and Weintraub Named as BIAA Award Recipients
Award Winners Recognized for Contributions to Research and Clinical Care Vienna, Va. – The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has announced that Tessa Hart, Ph.D., has been named as the recipient of the 2017 William Fields Caveness Award, and that Alan Weintraub, M.D., will receive the Sheldon Berrol M.D. Clinical Service Award. Each year,...