Brain Injury Association of South Carolina

08/31/2026

💜 September is Su***de Prevention Month

Sometimes, knowing what to say—or simply recognizing when someone may be struggling—can make a meaningful difference.

Join us for Talk Saves Lives, an educational program from the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention. Together, we’ll learn about su***de prevention, how to recognize warning signs, ways to start a caring conversation, and how to connect someone with help and hope.

You don’t have to be an expert to make a difference. By learning, listening, and looking out for one another, we can help build a community where no one has to struggle alone.

Details:
📅September 1, 2026
⏱️10:00AM Eastern Time
📍Location: Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83875073490

Speaker Bio:
Christopher “CJ” Allen is a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant, Veteran advocate, and su***de prevention leader with more than 26 years of combined military service. He has dedicated much of his career to su***de prevention, resilience, primary prevention, and strengthening connection within military, Veteran, and community populations.

CJ is the founder of the Find the Next 6,000 campaign, a national effort focused on reducing Veteran su***de through connection, prevention, purpose, and hope. He is a su***de prevention trainer, community advocate, and public speaker who believes lasting change happens one person at a time.

If you're new and have never attended one of our Thrive Together meetings on Tuesday at 10:00AM, feel free to join us. Click the form below to sign up to receive e-mail reminders.

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https://www.biaofsc.com/thrive-together-form

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08/14/2026

We’re proud to recognize BIASC Board Member Dr. Katie Davis for an incredible story that serves as an important reminder about the value of early detection and listening when something doesn’t seem right.

During a routine comprehensive eye exam, Dr. Davis identified and carefully monitored an abnormality that ultimately led to a patient being diagnosed with ocular melanoma. Because it was detected early, the patient was able to receive treatment while preserving his vision and quality of life.

For the brain injury community, this is also a good reminder that our overall health matters. Changes in vision and other symptoms can sometimes provide important clues about neurological and other health conditions, and regular medical care can make a difference.

We’re grateful to have professionals like Dr. Davis serving on the BIASC Board and advocating for the health of South Carolinians.

Read the full story below. 👇
https://whosonthemove.com/routine-eye-exam-leads-to-life-saving-cancer-diagnosis-for-west-columbia-doctor-of-optometry/?mc_cid=3a69bab971&mc_eid=2d4fd7f7b4

Vision Therapy Institute

08/14/2026

A message from our Executive Director, Joyce Davis.

08/10/2026

🚨 ACTION NEEDED TODAY — THE VOTE IS TOMORROW! 🚨

Tomorrow, South Carolina lawmakers will vote on funding that could directly impact the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina and the survivors and families we serve.

We need you to contact your State Representative and Senator TODAY.

Ask them to support $500,000 in funding for BIASC so we can continue connecting South Carolinians affected by brain injury with critical resources, referrals, education, and support.

⏰ There is no time to wait — the vote is TOMORROW.

We’ve made it easy. Visit our Advocacy page to:
✅ Find your legislators
✅ Get their contact information
✅ Use a ready-to-send message

👉 https://www.biaofsc.com/advocacy

Please take a few minutes to contact your legislators TODAY, then SHARE this post and encourage others to do the same.

Every call. Every email. Every voice matters.


Prisma Health Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital
Prisma Health Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital
Vision Therapy Institute
South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council
SC Vocational Rehabilitation
South Carolina Human Affairs Commission
South Carolina Respite Coalition
USC School of Medicine - Center for Disability Resources
Able South Carolina

Justin Bamberg
April Cromer for House
South Carolina Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging
South Carolina Department of Public Health

Advocacy Help South Carolinians Navigate Life After Brain InjuryAsk South Carolina lawmakers to support $500,000 for BIASC.For many people with brain injury, leaving the hospital or completing rehabilitation is only the beginning. Survivors and families are often left trying to navigate resources, s...

08/07/2026

Imagine navigating life after a brain injury without knowing where to turn for help.

For South Carolinians across all 46 counties, BIASC helps provide that roadmap — connecting survivors, families, and caregivers with resources, referrals, support, and services.

Critical state funding for BIASC is being voted upon on August 11, as part of the South Carolina state budget. Your voice can help us secure this funding.

Watch the video, then ask your state legislators to support this funding for brain injury services in South Carolina.

Urgent - Take Action Today: biaofsc.com/advocacy

Please share this post to help us reach South Carolinians across the state.





USC School of Medicine - Center for Disability Resources
SC Assistive Technology Program
Vision Therapy Institute
SC Vocational Rehabilitation
Babcock Center
Office of South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis
Richland Library
Disability Rights South Carolina
Healthy Connections
NeuroRestorative
Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute
Passanante's Home Food Service
Trusted Results Therapy Group, LLC
South Carolina Department on Aging
South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council
Prisma Health Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation
Prisma Health

07/31/2026

🎤 Join Us for Thrive Together!

We're excited to welcome Dori Tempio, Senior Director of Community Education at Able South Carolina, for an important conversation:

🧠 Adjusting to a New Disability – A Real Conversation

Adjusting to life after a brain injury or other disability can bring many challenges. In this session, Dori will share practical strategies, personal insights, and encouragement for navigating this journey with confidence, resilience, and self-advocacy.

Together, we'll explore:

Understanding the adjustment process
Building resilience after disability
Embracing disability pride
Finding strength through community

Whether you're a survivor, caregiver, family member, or professional, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕙 10:00 AM (ET)
💻 Live on Zoom

To receive the Zoom link and email reminders, subscribe to our Thrive Together mailing list: https://www.biaofsc.com/thrive-together-form

We hope you'll join us!

07/23/2026

It’s almost time 💙

It’s hard to believe after months of planning, and especially a busy week of preparation, our Life With Brain Injury Conference is almost here.

This week has been full of packing conference bags, setting up registration, organizing materials, checking AV equipment, coordinating with speakers and exhibitors, putting up signs, moving boxes, making last-minute phone calls, and tackling the hundreds of little details that most people never see—but that help make tomorrow run smoothly.

We couldn’t do any of this without an amazing team.

To our staff… thank you for the early mornings, late afternoons, and willingness to jump in wherever needed. Everyone has worn about ten different hats this week, and it shows.

To our volunteers, sponsors, community partners, exhibitors, and presenters… thank you for believing in our mission and helping us create a day that we hope will encourage, educate, and connect people living with brain injury.

And to our survivors, caregivers, and families… thank you for choosing to spend your day with us. You are the heart of everything we do, and it’s a privilege to serve this community.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow. Safe travels, and we’ll see you in the morning! 💙🧠

07/20/2026

📢 Attention Brain Injury Survivors, Caregivers, and Families!

You're invited to join us tomorrow morning, July 21, at 10:00 AM EDT for our FREE Virtual Brain Injury Support Group on Zoom.

Whether you're living with a brain injury, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for a community that understands, we'd love to have you join us.

Tomorrow's conversation will focus on reflecting on our recovery journeys with questions like:

💙 What has changed since your injury?
💙 What have you discovered about yourself?
💙 Has anything positive come from your journey?

Use the link below to register and receive a link to join the Zoom.
https://www.biaofsc.com/thrive-together-form

Feel free to contact our office if you have any questions.
803-731-9823

[email protected]

07/16/2026

Join brain injury survivors, caregivers, family members, professionals, and advocates from across SC for expert insights, practical tools, valuable resources, and meaningful connections, all in one place.

Life with Brain Injury Annual Conference
📅 July 24
📍 Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2), Columbia, SC

⏰ Registration closes TODAY, July 16. Register now!
https://buff.ly/TLgKaUn

07/15/2026

Last Chance! REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW for the Life with Brain Injury Annual Conference!

Don't miss:
• Inspiring keynote speakers
• Practical educational sessions
• Valuable resources and exhibitors
• Networking with survivors, caregivers, professionals, and advocates
• Lunch and a full day dedicated to improving life after brain injury

Whether you're looking for answers, support, professional development, or a community that understands, you'll find it here.

📅 July 24
📍 Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2), Columbia, SC

⏳ Registration closes tomorrow, July 16. Don't miss your chance to be part of it!
https://buff.ly/TLgKaUn