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Brain Injury Association of Louisiana/United Spinal Association Louisiana Our focus includes advocacy, awareness, education, prevention and services.

The Brain Injury Association of Louisiana / United Spinal Association of Louisiana is a non-profit organization that is the statewide resource for people impacted by brain and/or spinal cord injury. The mission of Brain Injury Association of Louisiana / United Spinal Association of Louisiana is to be the statewide resource for individuals impacted by brain and/or spinal cord injuries.

Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 3rd. Polls open on TUESDAY at 6:00 AM. and close at 8:00 PM. Be sure to m...
10/30/2026

Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 3rd.
Polls open on TUESDAY at 6:00 AM. and close at 8:00 PM.
Be sure to make a plan to vote!

To read more about voting accessibility and assistance:
https://www.sos.la.gov/elections-voting/voting-accessibility-assistance

For general election day information and to view a sample ballot, follow this link: https://www.sos.la.gov/elections-voting

Louisianans with Disabilities have a right to accessible voting. Elections are coming soon. Make Your Plan to vote.

Louisiana’s election day is Tuesday, November 3rd. Today, Thursday October 30 at 4:30pm, is the deadline to request an absentee ballot to vote in this election (other than military and overseas voters).

You can request an absentee ballot online through the GeauxVote.com Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of Voters Office.

Elections and polling places must be accessible to people with all types of disabilities. Making a plan to vote ahead of time will help avoid problems on Election Day.

GeauxVote has a pamphlet that talks about the ways that people with disabilities can get the assistance they need for voting: https://www.sos.la.gov/elections-voting/disabled-elderly-citizens.

Want help making sure you get the accommodations you need? You may be able to find answers and help by contacting:

Disability Rights Louisiana - 1-800-960-7706, www.DisabilityRightsLA.org.
Your local registrar of voters - https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/registrar.
The Secretary of State’s Election hotline and webpage - 1-800-883-2805
The Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs - 225-219-7553
GeauxVote.com

Louisiana has a brand new United Spinal chapter in Acadiana!United Spinal Acadiana will be focused on building a local c...
10/29/2026

Louisiana has a brand new United Spinal chapter in Acadiana!

United Spinal Acadiana will be focused on building a local community for individuals who have been impacted by a spinal cord injury or disorder, wheelchair users, families, and caregivers in the Acadiana area.

We encourage you to participate in their first community event in November.

đźź§November 14th
🟦9AM - 12PM
đźź§Girard Park, Pavilion by the Pond at 500 Girard Park Dr in Lafayette

Please join our Connections Circle while we share what we are thankful for. It can be big or small, it all matters.The B...
10/28/2026

Please join our Connections Circle while we share what we are thankful for.
It can be big or small, it all matters.

The BIALA staff is grateful for each of you, your support, and the way you show up for one another.

🟦Wednesday, November 4th
🟨1:00 - 2:00 PM
đźź§Zoom

Email us at [email protected] to request the Zoom login details.

If you would like to receive the Connections Circle details directly to your inbox, simply sign up here to be added to our email list:
https://www.biala.org/about-biala/membership-biala

10/28/2026

A brain injury can affect a person's relationship with their spouse or significant other in many ways. There may be changes in the way a couple connects, communicates, or spends time together. One partner may take on new roles, such as managing finances or becoming a caregiver.

These changes can feel stressful, confusing, or even overwhelming at times—and that's okay. It's normal to have mixed emotions about these changes, and adjusting to a new dynamic always takes time. But being patient with yourself and your partner, focusing on your strengths, and celebrating small wins can help your relationship adjust and grow in new ways.

Learn more about marriage and dating after brain injury: https://bit.ly/4zXCOXJ

On November 5 at 11:00am CST, join the Brain Injury Association of America for Stroke Recovery: Body, Mind, and Relation...
10/26/2026

On November 5 at 11:00am CST, join the Brain Injury Association of America for Stroke Recovery: Body, Mind, and Relationships, a half-day virtual symposium built around conversations on stroke recovery.

Across three focused sessions spanning body, mind, and relationships, leading experts will share clinical insight, research, and guidance on the realities of stroke recovery. Alongside them, survivors and caregivers will share their lived experiences and perspectives from their journeys.

Whether you're recovering, caring for someone who is, or providing clinical care or navigation for those who are, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of stroke recovery and the reassurance that wherever you are in your own journey, you are not alone.

🟦Professionals: Cost is $50 and includes four ACBIS CEUs.
🟦Survivors and Family Members: No cost; does not include CEUs.

Link to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ke5FEtbORMyljjpD-9kV8w?utm_source=constant+contact&utm_medium=news+and+resources&utm_campaign=stroke+symposium #/registration

10/21/2026

đź’śBrain & Spinal Cord Injury Support Group in Lake Charlesđź’ś

Share your experience, ask questions, or hear from others. Learn what resources are available to you in your community.

Last Wednesday of each month from 12- 1:30 p.m.
Lake Area Hospital
Ben Mount Boardroom
4200 Nelson Road, Lake Charles

This support and networking group is free to join and open to any individuals who have experienced a Brain Injury or a Spinal Cord Injury. Meetings will be held in the Ben Mount Board Room located in the back of the Lake Area Hospital left of the Day Surgery entrance. Each month, a guest speaker will be available to discuss specific topics of interest. Attendees will be given the opportunity to share their experiences and ask questions of others. Educational materials will be made available and coffee and water will be served.

Call 337-430-3263 to register.

https://www.christushealth.org/locations/ochsner-st-patrick-inpatient-physical-rehabilitation

ABLE accounts are savings and investment tools that allow people with disabilities to save money without impacting publi...
10/20/2026

ABLE accounts are savings and investment tools that allow people with disabilities to save money without impacting public benefits.

To help families and professionals learn the basics, ABLE today hosts two free Intro to ABLE webinars every month, one daytime and one evening. Each is a 30-minute presentation on ABLE basics, who qualifies, how it works, and the benefits, followed by live Q&A. An ASL interpreter joins every session.

To join ABLE experts to learn about ABLE Accounts, register here: https://www.abletoday.org/intro

ABLE today

10/20/2026

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and Spinal Research have partnered to fund biomarker research aimed at improving how SCI is studied and advancing the development of effective therapies.

The Biomarker Request for Applications (RFA) is now open.
Letters of intent are due December 11, 2026.

Learn more and apply: ChristopherReeve.org/RFA

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3433 Highway 190, Suite 270
Mandeville, LA
70471

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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