Brain Injury Association of America, Texas Chapter

Brain Injury Association of America, Texas Chapter The Brain Injury Association of America - Texas Chapter is committed to bringing help, hope, and healing to the brain injury community in Texas.

Donate to BIAA-TX today: https://give.biausa.org/give/586414

When her husband John experienced a hemorrhagic stroke in December 2023, Nadine Eidman was thrust into a foreign world. ...
05/28/2026

When her husband John experienced a hemorrhagic stroke in December 2023, Nadine Eidman was thrust into a foreign world. Nadine and John experienced on a daily basis the effects and challenges faced by brain injury patients and their families.

That experience inspired Nadine to be a Fundraising Champion for the 2025 Luminary of the Year campaign held by the Brain Injury Association of America's Texas chapter.

"An organization like BIAA can offer valuable tools, resources, knowledge, a playbook - a basic understanding of what you're facing, even just the terminology," she said.

Read Nadine's story here: https://bit.ly/4nO59KZ

Are you the parent or caregiver of a child with brain injury? Join us June 4 from 3 to 4 p.m. ET for "Growing Strong: He...
05/27/2026

Are you the parent or caregiver of a child with brain injury? Join us June 4 from 3 to 4 p.m. ET for "Growing Strong: Helping Your Young Child Recover After Brain Injury." This live webinar will help parents and other caregivers understand what to expect and how to support them during their brain injury journey. We'll also share practical tips for creating a safe and supportive home environment, building routines, and working with healthcare providers and early childhood programs to promote recovery and well-being. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/49TDK4C

Brain injury is one of the most common threats to Brain Health in the United States and around the world that requires b...
05/27/2026

Brain injury is one of the most common threats to Brain Health in the United States and around the world that requires both preventive efforts and robust, long-term support for those affected. Protecting Brain Health both reduces the risk of brain injury across the lifespan and improves outcomes for those affected, including their loved ones, through support for recovery, reintegration, long-term health, and overall quality of life. At the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), we believe that brain injury must be recognized as a central Brain Health issue. Read our issue brief on Protecting Brain Health here: https://biausa.org/public-affairs/public-awareness/news/protecting-brain-health-biaas-call-to-action

"I had the common misconception that strokes only happen to older people," says Maddi Niebanck, who experienced a stroke...
05/26/2026

"I had the common misconception that strokes only happen to older people," says Maddi Niebanck, who experienced a stroke at the age of 22 due to an arteriovenous malformation.

Strokes in young adults like Maddi are fairly uncommon. However, a 2024 report from the CDC found that the risk of stroke among Americans younger than 65 has increased by approximately 15 percent compared to rates from a decade ago.

While some risk factors for stroke are out of our control, such as a person's s*x, race, or family history, other risk factors can be controlled. Read more: https://bit.ly/3GbYsBb

This Memorial Day, BIAA honors those who have served in the military. Since 2000, nearly half a million service members ...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, BIAA honors those who have served in the military. Since 2000, nearly half a million service members have experienced a traumatic brain injury, both during and outside of combat. You can read more about TBI among service members, how service members with brain injury can find care and support, and advice for returning to duty or civilian life after brain injury here: https://bit.ly/49Ta3R6

At 19, Inger Neal was in an accident that caused serious injuries: a broken collarbone, a cracked neck, whiplash - and, ...
05/21/2026

At 19, Inger Neal was in an accident that caused serious injuries: a broken collarbone, a cracked neck, whiplash - and, unbeknownst to her, a traumatic brain injury.

Despite the severity of her accident, the doctors treating her never diagnosed her with TBI, leaving her without an explanation for the confusion and memory loss that followed. For eleven years, she felt as though something had fundamentally changed inside her, but couldn't figure out what that was.

Everything changed on the day she was sitting in a class for her master's program in rehabilitation counseling. She opened a textbook and saw three words: traumatic brain injury. As she read on, it felt like someone had turned on a light. Read Inger's story, and how the knowledge that she was living with a brain injury transformed her identity, confidence, and purpose: https://bit.ly/4tFyVTq

Attention Houston-area residents! The University of Houston Adaptive Athletics program and the West Gray Multi-Service C...
05/20/2026

Attention Houston-area residents! The University of Houston Adaptive Athletics program and the West Gray Multi-Service Center are joining forces to host an Adaptive Sports Day on June 27, 2026.

The purpose of this event is to introduce individuals with disabilities to adaptive sports opportunities available in the Houston area. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about and try a variety of adaptive sports in a welcoming and supportive environment. No experience is needed, and all ages and abilities are welcome.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4wHQk0I

Registration for our first-ever Provisional Certified Brain Injury Specialist virtual training is closing tomorrow!If yo...
05/20/2026

Registration for our first-ever Provisional Certified Brain Injury Specialist virtual training is closing tomorrow!

If you're a graduate student or emerging professional hoping to work in the field of brain injury, register for this three-week virtual training program.

Can't make one of the dates? Don't worry - all sessions are recorded for later viewing and review! Register here: https://bit.ly/3PalDQB

Have you had a chance to download our updated Practical Guide for Families? As the core publication of the National Brai...
05/19/2026

Have you had a chance to download our updated Practical Guide for Families? As the core publication of the National Brain Injury Information Center, this guide is designed for individuals and family caregivers who are navigating the days, weeks, and months following a brain injury. It's an invaluable tool for those looking for answers about treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery. Download your free digital copy here: https://bit.ly/4ehaUy2

Join us this Wednesday, May 20, for "Just One: Building Cognitive and Emotional Bandwidth After Brain Injury." In this l...
05/18/2026

Join us this Wednesday, May 20, for "Just One: Building Cognitive and Emotional Bandwidth After Brain Injury." In this live webinar, we'll explore how cognitive overload and emotional fatigue can limit effective communication, follow-through, and self-regulation after brain injury. This webinar is free for brain injury survivors and caregivers! Register here: https://bit.ly/42I2Lf9

05/14/2026

Rob and Ashley, cohosts of the Life Rewired podcast, are taking on a fundraising challenge in support of BIAA: If they can raise $10,000 by June 30, both of them will shave their heads. 💇

It's a big step, going bald for brain injury - but it's a cause they're passionate about. As a brain injury survivor, Rob understands the challenges of navigating life with a brain injury. You can donate to Rob and Ashley's fundraiser here, or by scanning the QR code in the video: https://bit.ly/4wymRX4

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