Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend BIAPA's annual conference! This two-day event, taking place on June 30th and July 1 at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square in Lancaster, PA, promises to be a valuable learning experience. The Conference is designed for Professionals, Survivors, Family Members, Care Partners & Volunteers. Learn more about our conference, download the registration form or register on-line HERE.
PROFESSIONALS - YOU CAN BECOME A PARTNER OF THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF PA!
If you are a professional practicing independently or are part of a group that does not have the corporate structure to become a Corporate Partner of BIAPA, you CAN become a Professional Partner of BIAPA. The annual fee of $500 to become a Professional Partner entitles you to:
A continuous listing of your name on the BIAPA website for one year (approximately 17,000 website visits annually) as well as inclusion of this partnership on your resume or curriculum vitae.
BIAPA’s monthly newsletter (Headlines) and email blasts.
Recognition via BIAPA’s Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages.
Networking opportunities through enhanced visibility.
BIAPA also has various opportunities for CORPORATE sponsorships. To learn more about corporate sponsorship levels and benefits, click HERE.
Pediatric Sessions!
Join us for a series of pediatric-focused sessions at the conference on Tuesday, July 1, designed for both professionals and caregivers.
Topics will include the impact of brain injury on siblings, strategies for returning to post-secondary learning and work after brain injury, caregiver experiences, empowering parents of children and adolescents with brain injury, and the latest updates in pediatric and adolescent concussion evaluation. Additionally, a caregiver support group will be available, offering a space for connection and shared experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, share, and support one another!
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month!
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact of brain injuries and promote prevention and recovery resources. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts for ways to get involved, as well as helpful information and resources throughout the month.
This year, a record 410 people are registered to attend the National Brain Injury Conference & Awareness Day, we are proud to be bringing 45 representatives from Pennsylvania!
Attending the event in Washington certainly isn't the only way you can get involved and have your voice heard. Read on for a guide on how to share your personal brain injury story.
Everyone affected by brain injury has a story to tell, and no matter where you are on your brain injury journey, your story deserves to be told. The Brain Injury Association of America is highlighting stories about the unique journeys of the brain injury community at biausa.org/MyBrainInjuryJourney.
Every survivor has a story to tell, and those stories are as unique as the people telling them. Use #MyBrainInjuryJourney on social media to spread the word. We want to hear about your brain injury journey!
BIAPA will host a Brain Safety Fair at Westmoreland Mall in Greensburg, PA, Saturday, March 22 from 11 to 2. Presented in recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Fair is a family-friendly event that includes interactive activities that show how the brain works and ways to prevent brain injuries. It also includes the fitting and distribution of free bicycle helmets (while supplies last). Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities are still available. CLICK HERE for details and updates.
This FREE session is intended for a professional audience. Questions can be directed to MJ Schmidt at schmidt@biapa.org.
ReDiscover U classes are held on Monday nights at 6 PM ET via Zoom. Use this link to join any of the classes at 6 PM on Mondays.
March 3: Share Night
March 10: No Limit Clinics - GAP Adaptive Golf Programming
March17: Explore Bloomburg Connects
March 24: Exercise After Brain Injury
March 31: Birding In Your Backyard and Beyond
For more information about ReDiscover U, including a description of the classes, CLICK HERE.
To sign up for the ReDiscover U email list, click HERE to fill out a brief registration form.
The BIAPA statewide virtual support group will meet Thursday, March 20 at 5 PM. This tight-knit community consists of survivors, caregivers, family and professionals from across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania! Please use thisZoom Link to access the meeting.
BIAPA's next Caregiver Support Group will be held on Wednesday, March 12 at 6 PM. This monthly, virtual meeting is open to all caregivers. The meetings are an excellent opportunity for caregivers to meet one another, share experiences and discuss topics of unique relevance to their roles. No pre-registration is required! To join this monthly meeting, use this Zoom Link.
To sign up for email alerts for one of BIAPA's virtual groups listed above, follow this link to complete a brief registration form.
A full list of all of Pennsylvania's Brain Injury Support Groups, along with contact information for each, is on the BIAPA website's Support Group Listing Page. We are currently updating this information, and while we have done so for most groups, there are still some that we're trying to reach. If you're aware of groups that are meeting either virtually or in-person and are not on our listing, or if you have any updated details about a group on the list, please contact Melanie Morrison morrison@biapa.org so that we can let others know about them.
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