Governor Hickenlooper signs the Jake Snakenberg Youth Sports Concussion Act. This was a proud day for those of us that have spent over a year meeting with stakeholders, creating a consensus and developing language so the bill works for the Colorado youth sports community.
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Concussion Management: A Team Approach
Check out this new video describing Colorado’s unique multi-disciplinary approach to concussion management for school-aged youth. Thanks to the Colorado TBI Trust Fund for funding this great video!
Smartphone Technology to Help With Memory
Brain injury survivors around the world are using a simple iPhone app called It’s Done! to help them remember whether they completed everyday routine tasks. Like locking the door or taking daily medication or turning off the stove.
UW Research Study: Life Improvement Following Traumatic Brain Injury
University of Washington is conducting a research study using a particular approach to education and counseling, called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
365 Colorful Facts About Colorado 2012 Calendar
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado Member Chad Zanca has released his new 2012 calendar and we are excited to share it with you!
Thanks Metier Law Firm for their continued support!
Metier Law Firm, LLC donated all proceeds from the event to the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado for the benefit of adults and adolescences suffering from the devastating effects of a brain injury.
Essential Health Benefits: Balancing Coverage and Cost
On October 7, 2011, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued Essential Health Benefits: Balancing Coverage and Costs , a consensus report commissioned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for establishing the criteria and methods to define and update the essential health benefits package that will be included in most private health […]
Help Make Technology Easier to Use!
There has been impressive accessibility work to make computers, the web, cell phones and other tech tools usable by people with motor and sensory disabilities. Now it is time to address cognitive needs. The RERC-ACT of the University of Colorado School of Medicine aims to make everyday technology products more usable by people with cognitive […]
2011 Conference Presentation Materials Now Available
We are excited to announce that we have started to post presenter materials from the 29th Annual Conference! Check back frequently for more information and new materials!