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. Because no one should face the trauma of brain injury alone.Brain Injury Association of New York State
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News & AnnouncementsExpo at Helen Hayes Hospital30-Jan-2012Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw will host an Adapted Sports, Recreation, and Living Expo on Saturday, April 21, from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public, and w.. Read More... Annual Art Exhibit - Calling All Artists!26-Jan-2012BIANYS will host the 19th Annual Art Exhibit at the Empire State Plaza South Concourse in Albany from February 13 through February 17. We are looking for artists who have sustained a brain injury to p.. Read More... Conference Addresses Addiction & TBI26-Jan-2012The NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services has partnered with BIANYS for a one-day conference, "Addiction and Brain Injury: The Hidden Problem." This FREE training will be held on Frida.. Read More... It's Not Too Late to be an Early Bird!26-Jan-2012Organizations, facilities, and professionals - Are you planning your conference schedule for 2012? Take advantage of the Association's Early Bird special, and save 10 percent on your ex.. Read More... Governor Cuomo Announces 2012-2013 Budget17-Jan-2012On January 17, 2012, Governor Cuomo announces his proposed budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. The full budget proposal can be found on the Governor's website, www.governor.ny.gov (http://www.govern.. Read More... Living with Brain Injury13-Jan-2012The Association is partnering with Transitions of Long Island for a one-day seminar entitiled, "Living with Brain Injury: Fostering Post-Traumatic Growth and Continued Progress." Please join us on.. Read More... Trainings Scheduled29-Dec-2011Two "Understanding Life with Brain Injury" trainings have been scheduled for direct care staff. The purpose of these free trainings is to improve the quality of services provided to individuals with b.. Read More... Hockey Game to Benefit BIANYS21-Dec-2011You are invited to join us on Sunday, March 4, 2012, for the First Annual Brain Injury and Concussion Awareness Day with the New York Islanders hockey team. Not only do we .. Read More... Heating Assistance09-Dec-2011As the weather turns colder, many people in NY face the challenge of heating their homes on a limited budget. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is available to assist low-income New York resid.. Read More... BIAA Statement on IOM Report02-Nov-2011The Brain Injury Association of America issued a statement on the Institute of Medicine's Framework for Essential Benefits under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Health care r.. Read More... TBI Waiver Complaint Procedure Changed11-Oct-2011Effective immediately, the Brain Injury Association of New York State is no longer the contact for the formal TBI Waiver Complaint Line. There are no other changes to the services BIANYS provides.. Read More... State Workers Can Support BIANYS Through the SEFA Program29-Sep-2011BIANYS is a participant in the State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA), a voluntary program available to employees of New York State. The program allows employees to deduct donations from the.. Read More... |
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