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1997 TBI Resource Directory*
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Brain Injury Association of America
8201 Greensboro Drive
Suite 611
McLean, VA 22102
1-800-444-6443
The BIA of RI is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, education, advocacy, research & prevention. We have a variety of programs that provide information & resources in our Brain Injury Resource Center including a set of 5 brain injury trainings for professional groups, provider agencies, and community organizations. We are active in the public policy arena, both within the State and nationally, providing advocacy trainings for consumers, family members, professionals and the general population. Please visit our website for more information. We also maintain an in-state toll-free number, 1-888-824-8911.
For: educators, survivors, families, caregivers, general population. Directed towards all age groups.
CDC
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) resource guide that is the internet
central source of information on rehabilitation centers, services,
research, and products relating to TBI recovery and post acute rehabilitation.
It offers a newsletter, updated information and research on specific
TBI topics.
For: Families, survivors, educators, caregivers, general public. Directed
towards all age groups.
National
Center for Injury Prevention
Through CDC, this site offers information on injury surveillances
and the resulting costs. It stresses the importance of injury prevention
and offers prevention information, strategies, monthly themes, and
numerous free materials.
For: Families, survivors, educators, caregivers, general public. Directed
towards all ages.
Brain
Injury Resource Center
This site provides information, education and support to patients
and survivors with a head injury and their families Through tools
offered, they promote self-advocacy and self-care, centered on collaborative
partnerships.
For: Families, survivors, educators, caregivers, general public.
Directed towards all ages.
Lash
Publishing Assoc.
Marilyn Lash is an author of many good, easy to read, informative
materials on brain injury, it’s consequences and strategies.
This site offers free samples and materials for purchasing or viewing.
For: Families, educators, survivors, caregivers, general public.
Directed towards all ages.
The Perspective
Network
This sites primary focus is positive communication between persons
with brain injury, family members/caregivers/friends of persons
with brain injury, professionals who treat persons with brain injury
and community members in order to create a positive change and enhance
the public’s awareness and knowledge of TBI. It offers information
in several languages and offers survivor identification cards.
For: Families, educators, survivors, injury professionals, caregivers,
general public. Directed towards all ages.
The
NeuroScience Center
The NeuroScience Center offers a library of information and workshops
on cognitive rehabilitation.It provides a directory of survivors
worldwide and a facility directory of treatment facilities worldwide
with a calendar of upcoming events.
For: Families, educators, survivors, caregivers, general public.
Directed towards all ages.
Brain Injury Center
The Brain Injury Center created this site to serve those affected
by brain injury through advocacy, education, prevention, research,
service and support. It addresses families in crisis and the role
of attitude.
For: Families, survivors, caregivers, educators, general public.
Directed towards all ages.
Brain
Source
Brain Source provides information and resources about the brain,
brain injury, rehabilitation, neuropsychology, creativity and learning
as well as additional links to other informative sites. It was created
to present and explore contributions of clinical neuropsychology
and to understand the lifestyle challenges produced when the brain
is injured.
For: Survivors, caregivers, families, educators, legal and psychology
professionals.
Directed towards all ages.
Safe
Kids Coalition
Safe Kids Coalition provides information and resources about facts
and statistics of injuries as well as informative injury prevention
techniques.
For: Survivors, families, and educators. Directed towards all ages
National
Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
NHTSA works to reduce deaths, injuries, and economic losses resulting
from vehicle crashes. This site offers free safety materials.
For: families and educators. Directed towards all ages
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