Resources- Specific Diagnosis Card Catalog- Brain Injury

Who to Contact

Brian Injury Association, Inc (BIA)
8201 Greensboro Dr., Suite 611
McLean, VA 22102
703-761-0750
Family Helpline: (800) 444-6443
Web: www.biausa.org/

The Brian Injury Association's mission is to promote awareness, understanding and prevention of brain injury through education, advocacy and community support services that lead toward reduced incidence and improved outcomes of children and adults with brain injuries, support research leading to better outcomes that enhance the life of people who sustain a brain injury, and promote prevention of brain injury through public awareness, education and legislation.

The Brian Injury Association has local support groups and chapters, there is a directory of state chapters and the state chapters have list of local support groups, call to find one in your area. They will provide materials and assistance to anyone who wishes to start a gourd in their particular area. BIA publishes a quarterly newsletter, TBI Challenge, that is free to members, They also have brochures and an information packet that is sent to families and persons with brain injuries at no charge when they call the Family Helpline.

BIA has an extensive catalog of educational materials ranging from Family and Survivor Issues, Prevention, Life Care Planning, Legal Issues, Ethical Issues, Videotapes, and Materials available in Spanish. Call or write for further information. They will provide information and referrals via the Family Helpline. The Brian Injury Association host a national conference. Call the Association for further information.

International Brain Injury Association (IBIA)
505 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314 USA
703/683-8400
703/683-8996 (fax)
E-mail: info@internationalbrain.org
Web: www.internationalbrain.org/

The International Brain Injury Association provides international leadership for individuals and groups throughout the world concerned with advancing programs, opportunities and services for persons with brain injury. IBIA is committed to building and supporting programs that give dignity and independence to survivors of traumatic brain injury and their families. They conduct and coordinate educational programs and training activities that will spread knowledge about brain injury, its consequences and prevention, support scholarly activities and disseminate information, educational materials and other resources. Support rehabilitation programs and promote the removal of attitudinal, educational and employment barriers that prevent persons with brain injury from exercising their rights to full and active participation in their communities.

IBIA also has a brochure that explains what the association is, and, they are in the process of collecting information for a reading list. They will provide information and referral to other resources/providers upon request. The International Brain Injury Association hosts an annual conference. Check their web site for details.