No one should have to experience the aftermath of a brain injury alone.

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Commited to serving the over 50,000 individuals with brain injury and their families living in Wisconsin.

 

Events and News

 

  • NEW BIAW PROGRAM!
    Supportive Partner-to-Partner Network (SPPN PROGRAM)
    BIAW is pleased to announce the development of the Supportive Partner-to-Partner Network. We are currently seeking provider referrals and self referrals for Volunteer Partners for the program. Please CLICK HERE for more information.

  • 21st Annual Wisconsin Conference on Brain Injury
    May 12-13, 2009 Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Green Bay, WI
    Brochures will be mailed out in mid February. More information will be posted on our website as it becomes available.

    Call for Nominations for the Annual Awards Banquet
    Award Categories:
    Individual Achievement: To be awarded to an individual who has overcome major barriers in social, personal, or vocational areas as a result of a brain injury.
    Prevention Achievement: To be awarded to an individual or an organization that has contributed to the area of brain injury prevention through public awareness, legislation, or personal support or services.
    Legislation/Public Policy Achievement: To be awarded to an individual or organization that has effectively supported legislation promoting the prevention or treatment of brain injury, or increased the quality of life of survivors and their families.
    Clinical Services: To be awarded to a professional who has made a significant contribution to the field of brain injury through clinical services or research.
    Education and Community Service: To be awarded to an individual, organization or corporation that has demonstrated efforts to increase public awareness of brain injury and/or broaden community services available to individuals with brain injury.
    Corporate Advocacy for Continued Employment Achievement: To be awarded to a public or private corporation that has made significant strides in furthering the employment/vocational development of individuals who have sustained a brain injury.
    Individual Advocacy: To be awarded to an individual who promotes advocacy and education through community education, professional development and personal support.

    When submitting a nomination, please include the full name, address, and phone number of the nominee, along with a written description of your reasons for nominating the individual/program. Also include your name and phone number. Please submit nominations to the BIAW office or by phone. Deadline for nominations is February 27, 2009.


  • Upcoming Conferences of Interest

 

  • The 5th Annual Walk for Thought was held October 4, 2008 at the Milwaukee County Zoo. We had 500 people in attendance and made $30,000. THANK YOU to our Team Captains, Corporate Sponsors, and those who collected and gave donations to the Association. We couldn't do what we do without YOU!

 

 

  • BIAW Featured on TMJ4 "Morning Blend" Program
    Mary Voegeli, Nurse Practitioner at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Physical Medicine and Rehab and Emily Ziebell, Survivor were interviewed regarding Brain Injury. Watch the interview at www.themorningblend.com and click on "past shows" then "Brain Injury Association of WI."

 

 

 

  • Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Study
    The Mayo Clinic is currently recruiting volunteers for a research study. The goal of the study is to improve memory compensation through providing cognitive rehabilitation over the Internet. If you are interested in participating in this study, click here for more information.

 



Please note: You can now pay for membership, registration for events or make a donation using your credit card on our secure online system.

 

BIAW is a Chartered State Affiliate of
the Brain Injury Association of America

Workplace Giving Programs

We are a member of Community Health Charities of Wisconsin and as such are represented in workplace giving programs conducted at numerous companies, organizations, and public agencies.

See your workplace giving volunteer coordinator for more details or contact CHCWI at 1-800-783-0242 for information on implementing a campaign at your place of work. Please visit the CHCWI website at www.healthcharities.org/wisconsin for more information.