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Events and News

• Midwest Advocacy Project- Mayo Clinic TBI Model System and BIAW
  **Application deadline has been extended to June 30, 2009**
  Research study to identify how to best teach advocacy to people touched by TBI and to improve their health and that of their communities. This ground breaking study is expected to advance the science of TBI research. If you would like to participate in this research study:
  * Must be at least 18 years old
  * Must be a person/family member/significant other affected by moderate to severe TBI
  * Must be a year or more post injury
  * Must be able to attend four monthly training sessions in Madison
  * Travel expenses will be covered for those residing at least 60 miles from training site
  * All participants will receive a research stipend upon completion of the four sessions
  
  Please contact BIAW at 1-800-882-9282 or 1-262-790-9660 for additional information.
  Click here for the application.

• Achilles Track Club-Madison: Hope & Possibility 5K Race
  When: Sunday, July 26th at 1:00 PM
  Location: Madison Capitol Building, start/finish line is at State St. and W. Mifflin
  Cost: $20 in advance
  Race Divisions: able bodied, amputee, visually impaired, handcycle, pushrim wheelchair, ambulatory disabled.
  
  Achilles Track Club-Madison is hosting their 1st Annual Hope & Possibility 5K Race on July 26th. The race is namesake of Trisha Meili, the "Central Park Jogger." Trisha advocates for women's safety against rape, with brain injury support groups and athletes that are disabled that try to get back into sports-such as long distance running.
  Trisha Meili will not only run the 5K but also say a few words before the race and be available afterwards to sign autographs, her book or to just say hello.
  
  Please Click Here to go to Active.com's site to register on-line.
  
  

• 21st Annual Wisconsin Conference on Brain Injury
  Thank you to everyone for another successful conference! We enjoyed many wonderful speakers offering a wide variety of informative topics. Our "Beyond the Barriers" awards banquet was a celebratory time. Congratulations again to all of the award recipients! Our first ever "Conference Reception" was a hit. We are appreciative of all our sponsors, benefactors, exhibitors, presenters,volunteers and all those who attended that assisted in creating a successful conference.
  
  CLICK HERE to view pictures from the conference
  
  
  
• Kohl's Tour for Kids Safety Booster and Car Seat Safety Check
  Thursday, July 9, 2009 1 PM to 3 PM
  COA Youth and Family Centers Early Education Center
  909 E. Garfield Ave., Milwaukee (parking lot accessible off North Avenue)
  To learn more CLICK HERE or call 414-263-8397
  
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Upcoming Conferences of Interest
  - Mayo Clinic: Cognitive Rehabilitation: Focus on Function
  

• Questions about Wisconsin Family Care or Self Directed Care Program? Check out these websites:
  Wisconsin Family Care - Options for Long Term Care click here.
  IRIS Self Directed Care Website click here or go to www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/bdds/IRIS

• 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.

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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.