Resources

Facing a brain injury is a difficult challenge. The Brain Injury Association of New York State is here to help. The Resources section provides information about brain injury, services available to assist people with brain injury, and much more. The section is divided into categories to help organize the information. Each category contains an explanation of that topic and links to publications created by the Association and other organizations with information on the subject.

Training – This section gives details of BIANYS brain injury training programs and how to request a training.

Webinars - The Association has produced a series of educational webinars on topics surrounding the needs of students and veterans with brain injury.

Domestic Violence Resources - This section gives handouts and information on the intersection of domestic violence and brain injury.

The First Steps After Brain Injury – This section explains the basics of brain injury, and is a good starting place for people seeking information for a friend or loved one who has been injured.

Rehabilitation – This section covers the rehabilitation step after a brain injury and gives information relevant to navigating the rehabilitation system.

Community Re-Entry and Life Goals – This section covers many aspects of services are available in the community, and BIANYS publications on adapting to life at home with a brain injury.

Children – This section provides information on brain injury and educational resources for children with brain injury.

Caregivers – This section gives supportive information on being a caregiver

Materials Available in Other Languages – Contained in this section are versions of BIANYS publications in Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Brain Injury Prevention – This section contains information about safety and preventing brain injury in various activities.

TBISCC - This section describes the role and activities of the State's Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council.

The Brain Injury Association of New York State encourages people to download and distribute the publications we have created. Many of the Association’s publications are also available in printed form. Please see the BIANYS Publication order form to request copies.