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Brain Injury: Building Resilience

30th Annual Seminar

Thursday, May 17 & Friday, May 18, 2012

Register Online NOW!

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A limited number of scholarships are available for professionals working in behavioral healthcare, professionals working with individuals with brain injury, and individuals with brain injury and family members. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 4th.
Download our Scholarship Application or Apply online


The Voice of Brain Injury in NJ

In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, we have produced a short film entitled "The Voice of Brain Injury in NJ."  The film is both an opportunity to raise public awareness through education and prevention, and a chance for us to support the remarkable individuals affected by brain injury.  Please take a few minutes out of your time to watch it.  Also, by sharing the film with your family, friends and colleagues, you are helping to call out this silent epidemic.  Thank you!

BIANJ Holds Brain Injury Awareness Day at the State House

On March 15th, the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey recognized several members of the New Jersey Legislature for their contributions in preventing sports related brain injury.  BIANJ honored Senators Anthony Bucco and Joe Pennacchio for their work in helping to pass the new law requiring children under the age of 18 to wear ski helmets. 

"Preventing sports related brain injury in young people is finally today getting the attention it deserves by policymakers in Trenton and Washington," said Senator Bucco.  "I have always enjoyed a strong working relationship with the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey, and am honored to be recognized by the group for my work on what seems like such a  common sense piece of legislation."

Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan and Governor Richard Codey were also honored for their leadership in creating concussion management in sports law.  Both Codey and Diegnan commented that increased awareness is already helping young athletes.  "Just a few years ago a child who experienced a head trauma would be sent right back in the game," Codey noted.

  

Creativity Expo 2012 | Saturday July 14 - 22

Featuring the Creative Works of Those With Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury

On Saturday July 14th through July 22nd the Creativity Expo will take place at the Raritan Valley Community College Art Gallery.
Check out the flyer for more information.

For more information please contact Vincent Diorio or 703.297.7726.

For pictures from the CREATIVITY EXPO 2011 please check out our website at www.braininjuryartsnj.com

NYC Sprout Film Festival Brain Injury Program

A Social Outing Coordinated by the Brain Injury Alliance of NJ “By presenting films of artistry and intellect, the festival hopes to reinforce accurate portrayals of people with disabilities and expose the general public to important issues facing this population. The goal is an enjoyable and enlightening experience that will help breakdown stereotypes, promoting a greater acceptance of differences and awareness of similarities.”
View our flyer for more information.

What: Sprout is dedicated to showcasing films from around the world about individuals with disabilities. The festival will include two films about brain injury:

Indelible Mark (documentary, 24 minutes)
Three survivors of acute trauma to the brain undertake a journey of rehabilitation and self-discovery in this unique documentary.
Champ: The Steve Mitchell Story (documentary, 71 minutes)
If he’s said it once, he’s said it a million times: “I am the real Rocky”. Steve Mitchell launches into his life story, including a traumatic brain injury at 11, and his life long quest for stardom.

When: Saturday April 28th at 4:15pm

Where: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center For Education
81st St. & 5th Avenue, New York City

Who: Anyone interested in an evening of film viewing and friendly discussion

How much: General Admission $8 (students, seniors, disabled: $6)

How: Tickets must be purchased in advance. Please respond as soon as possible to:
Stacy Lyons: slyons@bianj.org or 973.509.9633.

Light refreshments and socialization before and after the films!
For more festival information, please visit: www.sproutfilmfestival.org

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!

Would you like to come to a baseball game with the Brain Injury Alliance of NJ?

On Sunday, May 6th the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey will take you out to the ballgame! The game starts at 1:00 pm.
Check out the flyer for more information.

There are a limited amount of tickets available! For more information and to reserve a ticket,
please contact Stacy Lyons.