Blogs
“Establishing a mutually beneficial hospital referral program. The Challenges and rewards”
If you missed the webinar on October 23, 2014, the link to the recording can be found here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/6995163706799782914
Soccer Player Christie Rampone on Concussions
Congress Passes Bill Limiting Sheltered Workshop Eligibility
by Michelle Diament, Alliance for Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities A bill that would significantly limit young people with disabilities from entering sheltered workshop programs is headed to President Barack Obama’s desk. The U.S. House of Representatives voted 415 to 6 Wednesday to approve the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Included in the bill are
Request for Comments on the Ethical Considerations of Neuroscience Research and the Application of Neuroscience Research Findings
The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues is requesting public comment on the ethical considerations of neuroscience research and the application of neuroscience research findings. Read more.
Many Nursing Homes Operate Without Adequate Sprinkler Systems
More than 1,100 older nursing homes do not have sprinklers or have only partial systems. Read more here.
New documentary ‘The United States of Football’ takes a powerful look at the sport’s vulnerability when it comes to brain injuries
Watch the official trailer here!
June edition of Brain Injury Journey Magazine electronic version available for free
Brain Injury Journey Magazine – Help, Hope, Healing is a first rate magazine for the Brain Injury community at large. We are pleased to offer the second issue for free by click here! For additional information about the magazine and to sign up to receive future editions, visit: www.lapublishing.com/brain-injury-journey-magazine Please be sure to share this magazine
GHSA News Release: Speeding Still a Factor in a Third of Fatal Teen Driving Crashes
New Report Discusses Solutions for Both States and Parents Speeding is a primary culprit in a third of fatal crashes involving teen drivers, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). Speeding-Related Fatal Crashes Among Teen Drivers and Opportunities for Reducing Risks,” authored by Dr. Susan Ferguson, states that speeding as
The United States Brain Injury Alliance (USBIA), in preparation for several meetings with the congressional staff working on the reauthorization of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Act, conducted a needs assessment of its 20 state member organizations in February, 2013 to identify the most pressing needs faced by people with brain injury and their caregivers.
The Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado has moved! The following is BIACO’s new address: 1385 South Colorado Boulevard Suite 606, Building A Denver, CO 80222 Please note the phone and fax numbers remain the same.