According to a study released on January 6th by the American Academy of Pediatrics, increased cognitive activity is associated with longer recovery from concussion.
National Collaborative for Children with Brain Injury
A new collaborative for children with brain injury has formed at the University of Oregon’s Center on Brain Injury Research and Training
Cultivating Family Leadership
The Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) is a first-of-its-kind family civics program. Check out their new video describing the program!
Returning to Learn Following a Concussion
BIAC’s former Board President, Dr. Karen McAvoy, authored an article in the November 2014 issue of the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Updated SAIL Manual and Workshop – Craig Hoispital Seeking Study Participants
Craig Hospital is recruiting participants for a new SAIL study. Participants will be people with ABI who live independently in the community or with little supervision; & significant others who advocate for a loved one with ABI. “> Read More…
Denver Metro Adult Day Program
The Journey Brain Injury Community Services is now open and accepting applications for their specialized adult day program
BIAC Endorses the Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Access Technology
We hereby affirm our commitment to equal rights of people with cognitive disabilities to technology and information access and we call for implementation of these rights with deliberate speed. Sign it today!
Do You Qualify for SSDI?
The following article will give you a brief overview of the Social Security Disability benefit system and will provide you with general understanding of what you need to know in order to apply.
Playing it Safe
Bryan Toporek offers a glimpse into the evolving world of youth-sports concussions. This e-book contains some of the most relevant research for student-athletes, along with information about how youth-sports organizations have begun to adopt concussion policies accordingly.
