Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission

06/17/2021

Concussion education materials produced by the CDC have something for everyone; parents, teachers, coaches, students, school nurses, etc. Check it out!

A new CDC study reports youth tackle football athletes ages 6 to 14 sustained 15 times more head impacts than flag football athletes during a practice or game and 23 times more hard head impacts.

06/08/2021

About the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL)
The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) connects callers to information about how to access the COVID-19 vaccine and related supports for people with disabilities. DIAL connects callers to vaccine sites and provides information related to barriers to vaccination by referring callers to local and national disability resources.
acl.gov/dial | 888-677-1199 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET | [email protected]

Help with COVID-19 vaccinations for people with disabilities Call 888-677-1199 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern) - or - email [email protected] The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is now available to help people with disabilities get vaccinated. The DIAL's trained staff is stand...

05/06/2021

Falls data for you to consider....

Still Going Strong focuses on preventing injuries among older adults, because it is a large and growing public health problem facing our nation. Over 10,000 people in the United States turn 65 every day.1 The number of injuries will increase as the population of older adults grows. Healthcare costs....

05/06/2021

New CDC Project for Older Adults _Falls
https://www.cdc.gov/stillgoingstrong/about/common-injuries-as-we-age.html

03/11/2021

Apply for a Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission grant for your post-acute care and rehabilitation needs after you have returned home from the hospital.

03/04/2021

MARCH IS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH!
In observance of Brain Injury Awareness Month this year and in lieu of the Administration for Community Living’s annual in-person Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Stakeholder Day, will be hosting virtual TBI Tuesdays (1:00 - 4 pm ET) during the months of March and April.
With an overarching focus on equity, each TBI Tuesday session will highlight the work of the TBI State Partnership Program grantee workgroups and their resources for stakeholders, federal partners, and will involve individuals with brain injury. Each TBI Tuesday session is structured to include panel discussions, question and answer sessions, and generous breaks in between. More information about each session and how to register is provided below.
Each TBI Tuesday session will be live-captioned and ASL-interpreted. If you require additional accommodations to participate or if you have any questions about the sessions, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected].
March 9, 2021, 1:00 - 4:00 pm ET Outreach to All: Brain Injury within Underserved Populations Registration Link : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AjtaBqEwS7-C-o0gh0_cmw
March 16, 2021, 1:00 - 4:00 pm ET Sustainable Partnerships: Forging Relationships that Last
Registration Link : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_md-YZT1HSparihTYbn8gVQ
March 23, 2021, 1:00 - 4:00 pm ET Return to Learn: Equal Access to Education for Students with Brain Injury Registration Link : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6fYCCOlhToWm8MTyRoU36Q
March 30, 2021, 1:00 - 4:00 pm ET Justice for All: Serving Individuals with Brain Injury Across the Justice System Registration Link : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zFc1Lx8yQHawgrJTIcE1sA
April 6, 2021, 1:00 - 4:00 pm ET Maximizing the Effectiveness of Advisory Boards Through Full Participation Registration Link : https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RUnYkGU9QhCzujXf9mZnqw

02/23/2021

Are you interested in finding a brain injury support group in Georgia? Visit the Brain Injury Association of Georgia website and follow the link to their support group web page:

*During COVID19 quarantine we are offering a number of online “virtual” support groups. We offer weekly, bi-weekly and monthly support groups. Everyone is invited to participate- survivors,...

02/23/2021

The 2020 Annual Report for the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission is available on our website. To view follow the link below:

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02/23/2021

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Feb 22, 2021, 12:40 ET

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SHORT HILLS, N.J., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is pleased to announce the publication of the fifth edition of the Paralysis Resource Guide, a free 410-page book that helps families understand new spinal cord injuries and supports individuals as they pursue healthy, fulfilling lives.

The guide covers all aspects of life that may be affected by paralysis, including medical and health related concerns such as secondary conditions, seating and mobility considerations, and disability benefits and insurance. Detailed information on subjects as varied as caregiving, traveling, employment, and financial planning is also available, along with an array of profiles spotlighting the diverse experiences of people of all ages who live with paralysis.
To receive the free Paralysis Resource Guide book by mail, please visit the publications page to request a copy or call the Information Specialist team at 800-539-7309. The Paralysis Resource Guide can also be accessed digitally on a smartphone, Nook, iPad, or Kindle and in PDF format.

Our free comprehensive guide is an essential tool for everyone living with or impacted by paralysis.

02/17/2021

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis, has partnered with Shepherd Center, a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury to introduce a new video series, Cultivating Resilience After Spinal Cord Injury Trauma. When an individual sustains a spinal cord injury (SCI), there is no one path for coping with the emotions and the adjustments that need to happen in one's life. Many people have feelings of being lost, isolated and angry as they navigate their changed lives.
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Brought to you by a partnership between Reeve Foundation and Shepherd Center.

01/19/2021