Brain injury – it’s the last thing on your mind, until it’s the only thing on your mind. A brain injury changes everything. Nothing in your world is the same. What now? Who can you turn to? How will you find the resources you need to cope? The Brain Injury Association of New York State is here to help. Whatever the cause of the injury - combat-related traumatic brain injury, stroke, a brain tumor, blast injury, concussion, or an acquired brain injury from exposure to chemicals - the Brain Injury Association of New York State offers resources, information and support. Here, you will find the help and hope you’ve been looking for. Since 1982, we have provided information, resources, programs, advocacy, and support services to brain injury survivors, family members, health care professionals, and educators. You are not alone. Here, you will find the help and hope you’ve been looking for. To navigate through our website, please click on the topics listed in the left-side menu. Because no one should face the trauma of brain injury alone.Brain Injury Association of New York State
News & AnnouncementsSports Concussion Conference Scheduled17-Aug-2010Join us on Saturday, September 25, at St. John's University in Manhattan for "Heading in the Right Direction: Strategies for Sports Concussion Management." This one-day symposium is a must for student.. Read More... Go on a Journey of Hope16-Aug-2010The Association is pleased to announce that the third annual Journey of Hope Gala is scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, at the beautiful Prince George Ballroom in New York City. This fabulous fund-.. Read More... Health Insurance Available for Workers with Disabilities16-Aug-2010Information regarding the availability of health insurance through a special Medicaid program for working persons with disabilities in New York State is now available. The Medicaid Buy-In for Work.. Read More... Learn about Voting Machine Changes11-Aug-2010New York State will be using new voting machines in the 2010 elections. The new machines are intended to make voting booths accessible for all New Yorkers. To learn more about the machines in your are.. Read More... BIANYS Online Support Group09-Jun-2010Paula Schmidt, Southern Tier FACTS Coordinator, is opening her online support group up to people around New York State. The online support group is a place where you can share experiences with other s.. Read More... Research Study Announcement08-Jun-2010Research Study Volunteers Needed The Brain Trauma Foundation announces a research study in need of volunteers. Men and women aged 18 to 55 who received a brain injury between 3 months to 5 years .. Read More... Wind Dancing Books Available13-Apr-2010In 1995, a horrific car accident left Deborah Schneider with a TBI so severe that she functioned at the level of a five-year-old child. After nearly a decade of chronic pain, post-traumatic stress.. Read More... |
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