Brain Trauma Resources
Brain Trauma
Foundation - The mission of the Brain Trauma Foundation is to
improve the outcome of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients nationwide.
Brain
Trauma Research Center - University of Pittsburgh neurosurgery
center of excellence providing clinical management, research and
treatment for brain and spinal trauma.
Brain
Injury Association (B.I.A.) - This is a national network and
advocacy agency. The B.I.A. has local chapters and most of these chapters have a
newsletter which provides information about fund raising, new laws,
new publications, support groups, etc.
Lash and Associates Publishing/Training, Inc . - Providers of information and resources to help families, survivors, clinicians, teachers, advocates and counselors understand the special needs of children, adolescents and adults with brain injury.
Brain Injury Resource Center -Get information, build skills, join discussion groups. Link to resources, rehab, and research sites, as well as lay and professional journals.
The International Brain Injury Association -Dedicated to providing international leadership, advancing opportunities and successes for persons with brain injury.
The Brain Society -Serving Acquired (Includes Traumatic) Brain Injured Individuals and Their Families.
National Association of State Head Injury Administrators - Our mission is to assist state government in promoting partnerships and building systems to meet the needs of individuals with brain injury and their families. Nation Foundation for Trauma Care -
The National Foundation for Trauma Care a public/private non-profit foundation that will assure that the public good of trauma systems succeed in the nation's private health care markets.
Acquired Brain Injury and Hidden Visual Problems - Addressing visual problems that may be overlooked during initial treatment of brain injury. David Baldwin's Trauma Information Pages - Educational site focuses on emotional trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) affecting individuals or communities (e.g., natural or man-made disasters). Free trauma information for clinicians, researchers, students; supportive links for public or survivors/victims.
Educational
The Whole Brain Atlas -Technical brain atlas by Keith A. Johnson, M.D. and J. Alex Becker.
Caregivers
Physician Jobs - With thousands of physician job opportunities available nationwide, the team of professional physician recruiters at DocJobsOnline ® is dedicated to helping physicians find rewarding positions!
The Society of Trauma Nurses -Provides educational programs, mentoring, interest groups, outreach and services to its membership to assist trauma nurses in professional development. Emergency Nurses Association - ENA's vision is to promote advocacy, diversity, and excellence of emergency nursing practice.
Rehabilitation and Independent/Assisted Living
Tree of Life -Tree of Life provides community-based neurorehabilitation, living assistance and independent living skills training for persons with acquired brain injury. Located in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Half the Planet -Supports the application of technology to promote the values of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-independent living, social inclusion, equality of opportunity, economic self-sufficiency, and empowerment. PoinTIS - Information and services for spinal cord and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation.
Bindependent - Regain independence following stroke, brain aneurysm, traumatic brain injury with our medication reminders, memory improvement and organizing aids, low vision aids, mobility aids, etc. The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) - Oldest cross disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities. Founded in 1982, NCIL represents over 700 organizations and individuals.
TBI Resource
Guide - Information on brain injury, rehabilitation, long-term
assisted living, medications, and current research, from the Centre
for Neuro Skills.
Back in the
Saddle - Long term residential facility for head-injured adults
who are motivated to be as self-reliant and independent as possible.
Employment
Worksupport.com -Information, resources and research about work and disability issues. Advocacy
Brain Injury Lawyer - Traumatic Brain Injury is a resource providing information on symptoms and treatments of TBI. Washington Protection & Advocacy System -Pursuing justice on behalf of people with disabilities on matters related to their human, legal, and civil rights.
Chatroom
BrainInjuryChat.org - Peer Support For People Living With Brain Injury
Other Legal Resources:
Railroad
Accident - Information, frequently asked questions
and the latest news on train accidents. Learn your legal rights
and contact a Railroad Accident Attorney.
Personal
Injury Attorney Near You - Resource for Information about Personal
Injury. Find information about all types of personal injury including
auto accident, defective products, nursing home abuse, and wrongful
death. In addition, An Attorney Near You, is the place for locating
a Personal Injury Attorney Nationwide for your personal injury litigation.
Rezulin
Diabetes Drug - Rezulin Diabetes Drug is an important online
resource for learning about the dangers of Rezulin.
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