Brain Injury Agency of Vermont

10/27/2026

We'd like to share the October Newsletter from the Vermont Trauma Survivors Network; consider reading through to find upcoming events and support for anyone recovering from trauma and injury.

Check out this US Letter designed by Injury Prevention.

10/26/2026

If you’re a State of Vermont employee, please consider choosing our nonprofit for this years VtSHARES fundraising campaign! Your support is so appreciated.

10/26/2026

TBI can have a lasting effect on a person's mental and emotional health, with survivors experiencing depression, anxiety, and other behavioral challenges.

On Monday, November 16 at 4 p.m. ET, join Dr. Michael Jaffee and Dr. Jennifer Bogner for "Centering Mental Health in Brain Injury Care." In this live webinar, presented in partnership with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Dr. Jaffee and Dr. Bogner will highlight the latest evidence on why mental health conditions may develop after brain injury, gaps in screening and care, and opportunities for brain injury professionals to improve access to effective, integrated mental health treatment. Register here: https://bit.ly/47Bu4ud

10/22/2026

Let's get vaccinated together!

The Vermont Department of Health recommends yearly flu and COVID vaccines for adults and children starting at six months of age. These vaccines are especially important for anyone at higher risk of serious illness.

The best time to get these shots is before the end of October so that the body has enough time to build immunity. Vermonters can get vaccinated at their local pharmacy or their health care provider's office.

Find more information at HealthVermont.gov/StayHealthy today!

Flu, COVID-19, and RSV are common illnesses that spread easily in the fall and winter through coughing, sneezing, or close contact. For some, getting sick means missing a few days of school or work. But for others, these illnesses can be very serious, especially for young children, older adults, and...

10/19/2026

"Learning directly from people with disabilities is important to making health care and other services accessible."

Our friends at the Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies are conducting this years National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD), one of the largest national surveys asking people with disabilities about their experiences with health care access, housing, transportation, and more.

If you have a brain injury or other disability, please consider taking this survey to provide input and improve access to services!

National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) - You are not invisible! Make your voice heard on topics important to the health and quality of life of people with disabilities and/or chronic health conditions!

10/16/2026

"A peach. A summer morning. An ordinary moment that would divide a life into before and after."

We are proud to announce that a member of our community just published a memoir, tracing her journey through traumatic brain injury, grief, anger, resilience, and the difficult work of forgiveness. Order your copy from Barnes and Noble, Amazon, or Bookshop.org today!

10/15/2026

Our friends at the Kessler Foundation are conducting a fully virtual research study and they need participants! Scan the QR code or visit their website at https://kesslerfoundation.org to sign up today!

10/13/2026

BTV SUPPORT GROUP CANCELLED TONIGHT! We unfortunately have to cancel our Burlington in-person support group tonight. See our website for other in-person and virtual support group offerings. See you next month Burlington!

09/28/2026

CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT: Save the date for our 38th annual conference, held virtually this year on January 12th and 13th, 2027! We will be having two tracks; a survivors & supporters track, and a professionals & caregivers track. Stay tuned for more information and how to sign up!

09/17/2026

We'd like to extend a huge thank you to The Farmhouse Group for partnering with us for their 2026 non-profit special burger program! Farmhouse donated $1 to us for every special burger sold in the month of April.

Thank you for your support in our mission!