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Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association: A non-profit group providing support, information sharing, public information and awareness. The SBIA works as an advocacy group committed to enhancing the quality of life for survivors and their families and to educate the public on safety and prevention (Organizations) http://www.sfn.saskatoon.sk.ca/health/shia/ National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA): Assisting state government in promoting partnerships and building systems to meet the needs of individuals with brain injury and their families. Offers documents, fact sheets, information about state and federal programs, and an event calendar. (Organizations) http://www.nashia.org/ International Brain Injury Association International Brain Injury Association: Dedicated to the development and support of professionals, advocates, policy makers, consumers and others who work to improve outcomes and opportunities for persons with brain injury. (Organizations) http://www.internationalbrain.org/ Central Okanagan Brain Injury Society Central Okanagan Brain Injury Society: Services include case management, family support, advocacy, public education, career counseling, work experience, job placement, job coaching and long term followup to TBI/ABI survivors in British Columbia. (Organizations) http://www.cobis.org/ Alabama Head Injury Foundation Alabama Head Injury Foundation: Provides support, referrals, recreation, resources, advocacy, community education, housing assistance, and information about events and meetings. (Organizations) http://www.ahif.org/ Violence and Brain Injury Institute Violence and Brain Injury Institute: Working toward the prevention of brain injuries through raising awareness about the causes of brain injury, and reducing the incidence of violent behavior that often results in brain injury. (Organizations) http://www.vbii.org/ United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF) United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF): Promotes understanding of all aspects of Acquired Brain Injury and provides expert input to UK policy makers by setting up working parties and conferences to discuss any aspect of acquired brain injury. The Forum addresses medical, social welfare, educati (Organizations) http://www.ukabif.org.uk/ Pensacola Brain Network Pensacola Brain Network: Newsletter, fact sheets, message boards, event calendar, and links relevant to individuals with brain injuries and other neurological impairments, their families, and friends. (Organizations) http://www.pensacolabrainnetwork.com/ Traumatic Brain Injury Technical Assistance Center Traumatic Brain Injury Technical Assistance Center: Established to help states develop programs that improve access to health and services for individuals with TBI and their families. Offers guidance, assessments, training, resource materials, technical assistance, and an annual conference. Administered by (Organizations) http://www.tbitac.org/ Herefordshire Headway Herefordshire Headway: Helping with all aspects of the care and rehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury who live in Herefordshire. Educational and rehabilitative services include computers, gardening, art, pottery, music, cooking, physiotherapy, woodworking, and soc (Organizations) http://www.herefordshire-headway.co.uk/ Coma Recovery Association Coma Recovery Association: A non-profit organization for coma and brain injury survivors, family members, friends and professionals. Offerings include mutual aid and support, support group meetings, general information, referrals and advocacy. (Organizations) http://comarecovery.org/ Headway UK Headway UK: Brain injury association is a registered charity in England. Its aims are to promote understanding of all aspects of head injury and to provide information, support and services to people who have suffered a head injury, their family and carers. (Organizations) http://www.headway.org.uk Pittsburgh Area Brain Injury Alliance Pittsburgh Area Brain Injury Alliance: Provides peer support, group development, advocacy, information on TBI and prevention, and contacts for local support groups. (Organizations) http://www.pabia.org/ European Brain Injury Society (E.B.I.S.) European Brain Injury Society (E.B.I.S.): Brings the many professionals and associations involved in the field of brain injury together with the survivors and their families. Projects include developing evaluation guidelines, research in the Epidemology, database on medical, scientific and social (Organizations) http://www.ebissociety.org/ Vancouver Island Head Injury Society Vancouver Island Head Injury Society: Non-profit group providing support, information, and activities for people with brain injuries, their families, and the people who support them in Victoria, B.C., Canada. (Organizations) http://www.bc1.com/~vihis/ Spirit of Suzi Foundation Spirit of Suzi Foundation: Bringing the joy and excitement of flying in small aircraft to survivors of traumatic brain injury. Scholarships available. (Organizations) http://www.spiritofsuzi.org/ The Brain Trust The Brain Trust: A non-profit organization providing emergency funding for essential goods and services to people with mild or moderate traumatic brain injury in Colorado. (Organizations) http://www.the-brain-trust.org/ Waikato Head Injury Society Waikato Head Injury Society: Provides advocacy, education, referral, counseling and support services to brain injured individuals in New Zealand. Check for meeting and event schedules as well as guides to understanding brain injury, coma, concussion, fatigue, solvent neurotoxicity, a (Organizations) http://www.whis.nzl.org/ Headway Victoria - Australia Headway Victoria - Australia: A community based non-profit group. Offers information, support and resources. (Organizations) http://www.headwayvictoria.org.au/ Friends of the Head Injury Association Friends of the Head Injury Association: Advocacy group based in Alberta, Canada providing services and information to ABI/TBI survivors. Provides a manual written for survivors, tips for the general public on interacting with a TBI/ABI survivor, and discussion groups for FOTHI Events and genera (Organizations) http://www.fothi.org/ Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program: The Florida Department of Health offers acute care, in-patient and outpatient rehabilitation, transitional living services, adaptive equipment, home modifications, and other services necessary for community reintegration. The BSCIP also provides public in (Organizations) http://www.faast.org/bscip/ Weiss ABI Work Support Group Weiss ABI Work Support Group: The New Orleans chapter for people with acquired brain injuries. Provides meeting information, resources, and writings by support group members. (Organizations) http://www.homestead.com/abigroup/ Governor's Task Force on Traumatic Brain Injury Governor's Task Force on Traumatic Brain Injury: Members resources, minutes, meeting times, and surveys. Also provides tasks to review, analyze, and recommend changes in Oregon's response, programs, and policies for TBI survivors and their families. (Organizations) http://www.sherrystock.com/gtftbi/GTFTBI_index.html The New York Academy of Traumatic Brain Injury The New York Academy of Traumatic Brain Injury: A multidisciplinary, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to educating the professional, governmental, and public communities about traumatic brain injury (TBI). Information available on conferences and membership. (Organizations) http://www.nyacadtbi.org/ Oregon Brain Injury Resource Network (OBIRN) Oregon Brain Injury Resource Network (OBIRN): A statewide resource center improving access to Brain Injury information. Offers resource and literature databases, family advocacy, educational consultants, and a bibliography. A library and newsletter are available to members. (Organizations) http://www.tr.wou.edu/tbi/ The Brain Injury Association of Nipissing The Brain Injury Association of Nipissing: Committed to assisting individuals living with the effects of acquired brain injury improve their potential and lead fuller lives. Offers information, referrals, counseling, advocacy, research, education, and activities. (Organizations) http://dawn.thot.net/brain/ Brain Injury Association of New Zealand Brain Injury Association of New Zealand: Provides information, advocacy and support to people with brain injuries, family members, and caregivers. Has listing of branch offices, and offers Social Rehabilitation clinics in a variety of cities. (Organizations) http://www.brain-injury-nz.org Brain Injury Society Brain Injury Society: Serves acquired and traumatic brain injured individuals and their families. Contains information on ABI/TBI, legal issues, state's legal definition of TBI, SSI tips, online newsletters and a chat room. (Organizations) http://www.bisociety.org/ The Newfoundland Brain Injury Association The Newfoundland Brain Injury Association: Provides advocacy, support, affiliation and validation through information and education on brain injury and its prevention. Articles describe how it impacts life experiences, and the needs and supports people with a TBI/ABI require including assistance i (Organizations) http://www.nbia.nf.ca/ Headway Surrey Headway Surrey: Support for people with head injury, their families and carers through a day center, helpline, community workers, support groups, and advocacy. (Organizations) http://www.headwaysurrey.org/ Edinburgh Headway Group Edinburgh Headway Group: Based at Astley Ainslie Hospital, provides support to person's with a TBI, their families, and caregivers throughout Edinburgh and the Lothian's. Offers a range of social, recreational, therapeutic, rehabilitative, and educational services. (Organizations) http://edinburghheadway.org.uk/ Cafe Plus Cafe Plus: Coffee shop for survivors of a head-injury to help combat feelings of isolation and assist in re-connecting socially and making friendships. Located in East Syracuse, New York. (Organizations) http://www.dreamscape.com/cafeplus/ The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT): Aims to improve the quality of life for children and youth with a brain injury by providing a helpline, events, conferences, research, advocacy, grants, and funding information. Offers details about the family impact, medical aspects, educational concerns (Organizations) http://www.cbituk.org/ Brain Injury Support Group of Portland Brain Injury Support Group of Portland: Support for brain-injured people, their loved ones, and their caregivers. Offers information and referral, peer counseling, news, and references. (Organizations) http://www.pacifier.com/~headsup/ Momentum Scotland Momentum Scotland: Pioneered the UK's first vocational rehabilitation service for people with traumatic brain injury. Services include community integration, mental health, employment support, job-retention programs, supported living, and assistive technologies. (Organizations) http://www.momentumscotland.org/ Head Injury Society of New Zealand Head Injury Society of New Zealand: Provides basic information about brain injury, professional articles, poetry, stories, a newsletter, chat room, and contacts for local support groups. (Organizations) http://www.head-injury.org.nz/ Brain Injury Association USA Brain Injury Association USA: Promotes awareness, understanding and prevention of brain injury through education, advocacy, research grants and community support services that lead toward reduced incidence and improved outcomes of children and adults with brain injuries. (Organizations) http://www.biausa.org/ Ontario Brain Injury Association Ontario Brain Injury Association: Committed to enhancing the quality of life for those living with an acquired brain injury by providing support services, professional development programs, and community involvement. Offers newsletter, calendar of events, and resource information. (Organizations) http://www.obia.on.ca/ The Wayne Howard Trust The Wayne Howard Trust: The provision of advice, information, and financial assistance for the purchase of adaptive equipment and specialized treatment for persons in England who have suffered a brain injury, their families, and carers. (Organizations) http://www.thewaynehowardtrust.co.uk/