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Policy Corner: November 1, 2019
This Week in Brief: Senate committee approves Lifespan Respite Care Program reauthorization, House passes aging bill that includes screening for fall-related TBIs, Senator introduces bill to address mass violence and making communities safer, congressional caucus to hold briefing on mental health and suicide prevention among women veterans, ACL launches the TBI Technical Assistance and Resource Center, and NCAPPS introduces the Brain Injury Learning Collaborative.
Person-centered, Participation-oriented Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Person-centered, participation-oriented rehabilitation (PCPO) addresses the needs of the whole person as communicated by the person with brain injury and his or her close others rather than as prescribed by the provider.
CBIS Spotlight: Rebecca Wagner
Rebecca Wagner, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist who evaluates and treats individuals with traumatic brain injury, stroke, and other neurological conditions. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with a sub-specialty in neuropsychology, from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology.
Policy Corner: July 19, 2019
This Week in Brief: BIAA supports funding for veterans with disabilities, House votes to repeal ACA Cadillac Tax, and CDC awards $7.5 million to Injury Control Research Centers.
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: May 24, 2019
This Week in Brief: House passes bills to improve benefits for veterans, Senate HELP committee develops discussion draft on surprise medical bills, Senators introduce the RISE Act, and House and Senate adjourn.
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.
Sex, Gender, and Traumatic Brain Injury: Implications for Better Science and Practice
The impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be far reaching and affects more than the health and wellbeing of those with brain injury and persons close to them. Great strides have been made in exploring the many facets of brain injury – medical, personal, and environmental factors that impact risk of injury, cause of injury, and its course of recovery. However, one topic in particular remains largely unexplored, despite its crucial role as a determinant of injury vulnerability, post-injury experience, and extent of recovery. The topic in question is that of the effect of sex and gender, which is now being highly recognized for its importance to good science and practice.
Policy Corner: January 25, 2019
This Week in Brief: Congress fails to pass legislation ending the partial government shutdown, Lawmakers introduce the Disability Integration Act, Rep. Calvert introduces Violence Against Women Act, Rep. Beatty re-introduces Concussion Awareness bill, and legislation calls for eliminating the sunset date of the VA Veterans Choice Program.
Traumatic Brain Injury Act
The TBI Act is the only federal law that authorizes and funds research, data collection, public education, and service system coordination for civilians who sustain brain injuries and their families.
Kelli Gary Talley
Kelli Gary Talley, Ph.D., MPH, OTR/L is an assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling (RC) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA. After sustaining a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) 34 years ago, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy (OT) from Chicago State University in Chicago, IL, a Master...
Policy Corner: December 7, 2018
President Signs Short-Term Spending Bill The House of Representatives and the Senate delayed work this week due to the death of former President George H.W. Bush. Congress did pass a short term continuing resolution in order to fund nine Cabinet departments and dozens of smaller agencies through Dec. 21, avoiding the Dec. 7 deadline when...