The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is working on the Midwest Regional TBI Model System grant with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Research is an important component of this grant. We are looking for persons who have sustained a traumatic brain injury to take part in an important research project. The research addresses quality of life issues following brain injury. Participants will complete several questionnaires in an interview format. The interviews can be done in person or on the phone. Participants will be compensated progressively for each round of completed interviews. If interested, call RIC at (312) 238-2858 and ask about the TBI Quality of Life Research Project.
For additional information and research opportunities, visit www.biail.org/research.htm
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Brain Injury Association of Illinois Partners with Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago on the TBI Model Systems Grant
The Midwest Regional Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (MRTBIMS) was created to accomplish several important objectives in support of an interdisciplinary, multidimensional center focused on providing and improving care for people with TBI. We will establish a coordinated multilevel interdisciplinary system of care for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI), including prehospital, emergency, acute, long-term acute, intensive rehabilitation, and community care. This continuum of care is provided at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, RML Specialty Hospital, and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and its System of Care, under the leadership of Elliot J. Roth, MD and Felise S. Zollman, MD. We also submit data on at least 35 recently injured TBI patients per year to the National TBI Database. Our research plans include implementation of two site-specific research projects, which consist of clinical trials on the effectiveness of acupuncture to improve sleep in TBI patients and on the effectiveness of a virtual reality-robotics program to improve attention and concentration in TBI patients. We also participate in multicenter collaborative research projects, on sexuality, and on quality of life measures. Further, the Center will be engaged in dissemination of educational and other materials on TBI to a variety of target audiences, including persons with TBI and their families, professionals who care for patients with TBI, and the public. We also collaborate with the Brain Injury Association of Illinois. These activities are expected to have a positive impact on clinical TBI management practices and health care policy.
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois has developed a new educational website as part of the 6 programs we have developed under the grant project. Please visit the website to view educational videos and "Ask the TBI Doc". The "Ask the TBI Doc" provides email-based answers to questions about brain injury from consumers, family members and care providers. Questions submitted to “Ask the TBI Doc” are being addressed by Dr. Eric Larson, RIC neuropsychologist. Additional follow up is also provided by the BIA of Illinois. The website allows the text to be translated into a variety of languages other than English.
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois has also been developing new programs and enhancing current services and programs with the grant. Some of these programs include: Peer Outreach Program, The Essentials (social skills training), Video Education Series, Military Family Education and Outreach, Teleconference education, Brain Injury in the Community (training for police, firemen and first responders). Information on these programs are available by contacting the BIA of Illinois office, (800)699-6443 or info@biail.org. Information will also be available during the conference, October 22-23, 2010. Conference information is available at http://www.biail.org/
Visit http://www.braininjurytoolbox.com to view educational films and "Ask the TBI Doc"
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois has developed a new educational website as part of the 6 programs we have developed under the grant project. Please visit the website to view educational videos and "Ask the TBI Doc". The "Ask the TBI Doc" provides email-based answers to questions about brain injury from consumers, family members and care providers. Questions submitted to “Ask the TBI Doc” are being addressed by Dr. Eric Larson, RIC neuropsychologist. Additional follow up is also provided by the BIA of Illinois. The website allows the text to be translated into a variety of languages other than English.
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois has also been developing new programs and enhancing current services and programs with the grant. Some of these programs include: Peer Outreach Program, The Essentials (social skills training), Video Education Series, Military Family Education and Outreach, Teleconference education, Brain Injury in the Community (training for police, firemen and first responders). Information on these programs are available by contacting the BIA of Illinois office, (800)699-6443 or info@biail.org. Information will also be available during the conference, October 22-23, 2010. Conference information is available at http://www.biail.org/
Visit http://www.braininjurytoolbox.com to view educational films and "Ask the TBI Doc"
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
BIA of Illinois Annual Educational Conference - October 22-23, 2010
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois annual educational conference has a variety of topics and presenters that will be of interest to everyone. Our keynote presenters include: Dr. Valerie Nowinski (Neuropsychology Diagnostic Center), Dr. Jeri Morris (Northwestern University), Dr. Robert Kohn (University of Illinois - Chicago), Dr. James Young (Rush University Medical Center), and Mr. Chris Nowinski (Sports Legacy Institute). Additional presenters include: Stacy Yusim (Equip for Equality), Dr. Patrick McGrath (Alexian Bros Behavioral Health Hospital), Dr. Allan Kozlowski (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago), Diana Nawrocki (Triton College), Dr. Roy Adair (Advocate Christ Medical Center), Guy Geleerd (Geleerd Law Group), Dr. James Cohn (Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehabilitation), Ginny Lazzara (Nolan Law Group), Dr. Patrick Walsh (Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital), Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth (Midwest Center for Concussion Care), Dr. Theresa Pape (Dept of Veterans Affairs - Hines VA Hospital), and Bill Baumann (NeuroRestorative).
Some of the topics to be addressed include: Brain Injury's Impact on the Individual & Family, Social & Therapeutic Relationships following Brain Injury, Mild Brain Injury: Treatment & Diagnosis, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sports Concussions, Advance Directives, Anxiety & Stress Management, Brain Injury Research, Functional Range of Motion, Spasticity, Preparation for Being a Witness in Court, Agitation following Brain Injury, Being Safe to Return to Play, NeuroPlasticity of the Brain, and Returning to Work. The Friday morning Pool session, Functional Range of Motion in the Pool, is open to all conference attendees. Pre-registration is required for this session. Participants can participate in the pool, or sit on the deck and listen to the session.
One of the BIA of Illinois' new programs, The Essentials, is for individuals who have sustained a brain injury. There are 3 tracks involved in this program. One of the tracks will be presented during the conference by Ginny Lazzara. The session will address social skills and appearance. The Friday afternoon session, "The Essentials: Expressing Yourself / Creating Your Look" is open only to individuals who have sustained a brain injury. We have been able to develop this program because of our partnership with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago on the Midwest Regional TBI Model System (MRTBIMS) grant. This grant was awarded to RIC by the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
The Saturday morning session of the conference will also include a "mini sports clinic" session. This clinic will address identifying and diagnosing sports concussions, assessing when it is safe to return to play, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and addressing the public's view of concussions. This clinic is being sponsored by Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, and will allow us to invite coaches/athletic trainers/athletes to this component of the conference.
The conference is open to the public. The conference registration form and additional information can be found at http://www.biail.org/. The price to attend the conference has not changed this year, and the hotel rooms are at a lower rate. Conference room rates are available at the two adjacent hotels, Hilton Suites and Hilton Garden Inn.
There are a variety of exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities available for this conference.The Exhibitor/Sponsor form and information can be found at the BIA website, http://www.biail.org/. Call the office for additional information, (800)699-6443, or e-mail info@biail.org
Some of the topics to be addressed include: Brain Injury's Impact on the Individual & Family, Social & Therapeutic Relationships following Brain Injury, Mild Brain Injury: Treatment & Diagnosis, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sports Concussions, Advance Directives, Anxiety & Stress Management, Brain Injury Research, Functional Range of Motion, Spasticity, Preparation for Being a Witness in Court, Agitation following Brain Injury, Being Safe to Return to Play, NeuroPlasticity of the Brain, and Returning to Work. The Friday morning Pool session, Functional Range of Motion in the Pool, is open to all conference attendees. Pre-registration is required for this session. Participants can participate in the pool, or sit on the deck and listen to the session.
One of the BIA of Illinois' new programs, The Essentials, is for individuals who have sustained a brain injury. There are 3 tracks involved in this program. One of the tracks will be presented during the conference by Ginny Lazzara. The session will address social skills and appearance. The Friday afternoon session, "The Essentials: Expressing Yourself / Creating Your Look" is open only to individuals who have sustained a brain injury. We have been able to develop this program because of our partnership with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago on the Midwest Regional TBI Model System (MRTBIMS) grant. This grant was awarded to RIC by the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
The Saturday morning session of the conference will also include a "mini sports clinic" session. This clinic will address identifying and diagnosing sports concussions, assessing when it is safe to return to play, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and addressing the public's view of concussions. This clinic is being sponsored by Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, and will allow us to invite coaches/athletic trainers/athletes to this component of the conference.
The conference is open to the public. The conference registration form and additional information can be found at http://www.biail.org/. The price to attend the conference has not changed this year, and the hotel rooms are at a lower rate. Conference room rates are available at the two adjacent hotels, Hilton Suites and Hilton Garden Inn.
There are a variety of exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities available for this conference.The Exhibitor/Sponsor form and information can be found at the BIA website, http://www.biail.org/. Call the office for additional information, (800)699-6443, or e-mail info@biail.org
Sunday, May 30, 2010
BIA of Illinois 16th Annual Golf Outing and Dinner
Make plans today to join the BIA of Illinois at the Highland Park Country Club on Thursday, June 17, 2010. This is our 16th annual golf outing and dinner. The event benefits the programs and services provided by the Brain Injury Association of Illinois. Bob Love of the Chicago Bulls and Pam Farley will be the hosts of this year's outing, and both will be joining golfers on the course for a fun afternoon of golf.
The Registration and Lunchtime Grill begins at 11:30am, and the Shot Gun Start is at 1pm.
Following golf, join us in the clubhouse at 5:30pm for a Cash Bar, Silent Auction and Awards Dinner.
Golf tickets are $175, and a ticket includes lunch, golf and dinner. If you aren't able to golf with us, make plans to purchase a dinner ticket for $65. There are many sponsorship opportunities available for this event. Please visit the website to purchase your tickets and sponsorships online, http://www.biail.org/. Please contact the office at info@biail.org or 800.699.6443 if you would like additional information.
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is a statewide non-profit organization providing services and programs for children and adults who have sustained an acquired brain injury. Some of the BIA of Illinois services/programs include: providing information and resources, nationwide toll-free phone line, websites, annual educational conference, educational programs and training, camp program, public awareness, injury prevention, advocacy and support groups. The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy and research.
For more information on the Brain Injury Association of Illinois, contact the office at 800.699.6443, send e-mail to info@biail.org.
The Registration and Lunchtime Grill begins at 11:30am, and the Shot Gun Start is at 1pm.
Following golf, join us in the clubhouse at 5:30pm for a Cash Bar, Silent Auction and Awards Dinner.
Golf tickets are $175, and a ticket includes lunch, golf and dinner. If you aren't able to golf with us, make plans to purchase a dinner ticket for $65. There are many sponsorship opportunities available for this event. Please visit the website to purchase your tickets and sponsorships online, http://www.biail.org/. Please contact the office at info@biail.org or 800.699.6443 if you would like additional information.
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is a statewide non-profit organization providing services and programs for children and adults who have sustained an acquired brain injury. Some of the BIA of Illinois services/programs include: providing information and resources, nationwide toll-free phone line, websites, annual educational conference, educational programs and training, camp program, public awareness, injury prevention, advocacy and support groups. The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy and research.
For more information on the Brain Injury Association of Illinois, contact the office at 800.699.6443, send e-mail to info@biail.org.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Brain Injury Toolbox
The purpose of the Brain Injury Toolbox is to provide viewers with some tools they may find useful as they travel the road to recovery from a brain injury. Some tools included in this toolbox are educational films, reading material, and resources. The journey to recovery begins at the time of injury and may continue indefinitely. Every brain injury is different, and has its own unique pathway to recovery. The Brain Injury Toolbox has been developed to be a resource for the individual who has just sustained a brain injury and for the individual who may have been injured many years ago. It is for the person who may be presently hospitalized and for the person who has returned to the home and community. It is a resource for both the individual and for the family members. The Brain Injury Toolbox may be of use to those who work with and/or provide services to the person who has sustained a brain injury.
Life can change in an instant for the person who has sustained a brain injury, and for the family. The individual and his family may have many questions and be searching for available resources. The questions may focus on a wide issue of topics and needs. The Brain Injury Toolbox is a place to begin gathering tools that will be used in the unfolding journey following a brain injury.
The Brain Injury Toolbox has been developed by the Brain Injury Association of Illinois to disseminate educational materials and other materials that may be useful tools to those whose lives have been impacted by brain injury, for professionals working with individuals who have sustained a TBI, and to the community at large.
This website project was supported in part by Grant Number H133A080045A from NIDRR (National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the NIDRR.
Information on additional Brain Injury Association of Illinois programs....
As a collaborator with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, the Brain Injury Association of Illinois has been able to develop and expand several programs because of the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) grant. The BIA of Illinois has been able to disseminate brain injury educational material and other material to a variety of targeted audiences. Some of our identified programs include:
Peer Outreach Program (POP)
Operation Brain Injury Freedom (OBIF) - Military Family Network
Video Education Series - Brain Injury related films hosted on www.braininjurytoolbox.com
Teleconference Education Series
Brain Injury in the Community
Social Skills and Relationship Building Program
Information on the TBI Model System Grant awarded to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago....
Midwest Regional Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (MRTBIMS):
Innovative Approaches to Improve Cognition, Function and Community Living
The Midwest Regional Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (MRTBIMS) has been created to accomplish several important objectives in support of an interdisciplinary, multidimensional center focused on providing and improving care for people with TBI. We will establish a coordinated multilevel interdisciplinary system of care for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI), including pre-hospital, emergency, acute, long-term acute, intensive rehabilitation, and community care. This continuum of care will be provided at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, RML Specialty Hospital, and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and its System of Care, under the leadership of Elliot J. Roth, MD and Felise S. Zollman, MD. We also will submit data on at least 35 TBI patients per year to the National TBI Database. Our research plans include implementation of two site-specific research projects, which consist of clinical trials on the effectiveness of acupuncture to improve sleep in TBI patients and on the effectiveness of a virtual reality-robotics program to improve attention and concentration in TBI patients. We also plan to participate in at least one multi-center collaborative research project. Further, the Center will be engaged in dissemination of educational and other materials on TBI to a variety of target audiences, including persons with TBI and their families, professionals who care for patients with TBI, and the public. Finally, we plan to collaborate with the Brain Injury Association of Illinois and other NIDRR-funded centers as appropriate. These activities are expected to have a positive impact on clinical TBI management practices and health care policy.
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is a statewide non-profit organization providing services and programs for children and adults who have sustained an acquired brain injury. Some of the BIA of Illinois services/programs include: providing information and resources, nationwide toll-free phone line, websites, educational programs and training, camp program, public awareness, injury prevention, advocacy and support groups. The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy and research. For more information on the Brain Injury Association of Illinois, contact the office at 800.699.6443, send e-mail to info@biail.org.
Life can change in an instant for the person who has sustained a brain injury, and for the family. The individual and his family may have many questions and be searching for available resources. The questions may focus on a wide issue of topics and needs. The Brain Injury Toolbox is a place to begin gathering tools that will be used in the unfolding journey following a brain injury.
The Brain Injury Toolbox has been developed by the Brain Injury Association of Illinois to disseminate educational materials and other materials that may be useful tools to those whose lives have been impacted by brain injury, for professionals working with individuals who have sustained a TBI, and to the community at large.
Visit the Brain Injury Toolbox Website
The website currently has 7 films to view, with an additional 5 films soon to be added. The website contains a glossary of terms, definitions of tests & procedures, characteristics of brain injury, information on brain injury complications/issues, and fact sheets. There is also a section, "Ask the TBI Doc", on the website. This multi-media website will continue to grow and expand.This website project was supported in part by Grant Number H133A080045A from NIDRR (National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the NIDRR.
Information on additional Brain Injury Association of Illinois programs....
As a collaborator with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, the Brain Injury Association of Illinois has been able to develop and expand several programs because of the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) grant. The BIA of Illinois has been able to disseminate brain injury educational material and other material to a variety of targeted audiences. Some of our identified programs include:
Peer Outreach Program (POP)
Operation Brain Injury Freedom (OBIF) - Military Family Network
Video Education Series - Brain Injury related films hosted on www.braininjurytoolbox.com
Teleconference Education Series
Brain Injury in the Community
Social Skills and Relationship Building Program
Information on the TBI Model System Grant awarded to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago....
Midwest Regional Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (MRTBIMS):
Innovative Approaches to Improve Cognition, Function and Community Living
The Midwest Regional Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (MRTBIMS) has been created to accomplish several important objectives in support of an interdisciplinary, multidimensional center focused on providing and improving care for people with TBI. We will establish a coordinated multilevel interdisciplinary system of care for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI), including pre-hospital, emergency, acute, long-term acute, intensive rehabilitation, and community care. This continuum of care will be provided at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, RML Specialty Hospital, and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and its System of Care, under the leadership of Elliot J. Roth, MD and Felise S. Zollman, MD. We also will submit data on at least 35 TBI patients per year to the National TBI Database. Our research plans include implementation of two site-specific research projects, which consist of clinical trials on the effectiveness of acupuncture to improve sleep in TBI patients and on the effectiveness of a virtual reality-robotics program to improve attention and concentration in TBI patients. We also plan to participate in at least one multi-center collaborative research project. Further, the Center will be engaged in dissemination of educational and other materials on TBI to a variety of target audiences, including persons with TBI and their families, professionals who care for patients with TBI, and the public. Finally, we plan to collaborate with the Brain Injury Association of Illinois and other NIDRR-funded centers as appropriate. These activities are expected to have a positive impact on clinical TBI management practices and health care policy.
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is a statewide non-profit organization providing services and programs for children and adults who have sustained an acquired brain injury. Some of the BIA of Illinois services/programs include: providing information and resources, nationwide toll-free phone line, websites, educational programs and training, camp program, public awareness, injury prevention, advocacy and support groups. The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy and research. For more information on the Brain Injury Association of Illinois, contact the office at 800.699.6443, send e-mail to info@biail.org.
Brain Injury Association of Illinois - Camp and Retreat Program
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is currently registering campers for the 2010 summer camp season. Camp FunZone is a camp for those who have an acquired brain injury and are between the ages of 7 and 21 (still enrolled within the school system as a student).
Wilderness Endeavor is a camp for those adults who have sustained an acquired brain injury and are 18 years and older.
Camp Dates:
Wilderness Endeavor - June 27 through July 3, 2010
Camp FunZone - June 27 through July 1, 2010
These two camps have been developed specifically for children, teens and adults who have sustained an acquired brain injury. The camp program offers campers an opportunity to participate in social and leisure activities in a structured setting under the supervision of trained staff.
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is also offering a 3 day camp retreat for those Service Members of all Military branches/components who have sustained an acquired brain injury during their enlistment. The BIA of Illinois' Operation Brain Injury Freedom (OBIF) Retreat will provide participants an opportunity to learn more about brain injury, its impact on the individual and family members, meet with brain injury rehabilitation professionals, share personal experiences, and participate in sports/leisure and relaxation activities.
OBIF Retreat : June 27 - June 30, 2010
(OBIF Retreat Participants may have an opportunity to extend their stay)
The number of participants for the three programs is limited. Reserve your spot today. The registration forms can be found at http://www.biail.org/. Please call the office for additional information or if you have additional questions, 800.699.6443. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for the camp/retreat program. Please consider making a contribution to this worthwhile program which has served so many campers through the years. Online payment is available for camp registration fees and sponsorships.
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is a non-profit organization providing information & resources, educational material, support and advocacy to individuals who have sustained an acquired brain injury and to their families, as well as rehabilitation professionals and the community at large.
Wilderness Endeavor is a camp for those adults who have sustained an acquired brain injury and are 18 years and older.
Camp Dates:
Wilderness Endeavor - June 27 through July 3, 2010
Camp FunZone - June 27 through July 1, 2010
These two camps have been developed specifically for children, teens and adults who have sustained an acquired brain injury. The camp program offers campers an opportunity to participate in social and leisure activities in a structured setting under the supervision of trained staff.
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is also offering a 3 day camp retreat for those Service Members of all Military branches/components who have sustained an acquired brain injury during their enlistment. The BIA of Illinois' Operation Brain Injury Freedom (OBIF) Retreat will provide participants an opportunity to learn more about brain injury, its impact on the individual and family members, meet with brain injury rehabilitation professionals, share personal experiences, and participate in sports/leisure and relaxation activities.
OBIF Retreat : June 27 - June 30, 2010
(OBIF Retreat Participants may have an opportunity to extend their stay)
The number of participants for the three programs is limited. Reserve your spot today. The registration forms can be found at http://www.biail.org/. Please call the office for additional information or if you have additional questions, 800.699.6443. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for the camp/retreat program. Please consider making a contribution to this worthwhile program which has served so many campers through the years. Online payment is available for camp registration fees and sponsorships.
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is a non-profit organization providing information & resources, educational material, support and advocacy to individuals who have sustained an acquired brain injury and to their families, as well as rehabilitation professionals and the community at large.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Ticket to Paradise - 10th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is hosting its 10th annual fashion show on February 27, 2010. This year’s fashion show "Ticket to Paradise" will be hosted by Ginger Zee of NBC5, and a special guest appearance by Steve Cochran of WGN Radio. Come dressed in your favorite cruise wear! Celebrity guest models include: Ginger Zee of NBC5, Matt Rodewald of NBC5, Bob Love of the Chicago Bulls, Miss Illinois International 2010 Ashley Newman, and Mark Doyle of The Ramova Brothers. Proceeds from the event benefit the programs and services of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois. This event is open to the public.
The show will feature fashions for women, men and children. Boutique shopping is from 10:30am – 12noon. A plated lunch will be served at 12noon with the fashion show to follow. A photography booth will be available for you and your guests to capture your favorite cruise memory.
Two tickets to the Oprah Winfrey Show, gift certificate for "Wishbone" (located across from Harpo Studio), and a large gift basket filled with an assortment of Oprah's favorite things will be the Grand Raffle's first prize. The second prize will be a portable GPS system and accessories. A Spa basket will be the third prize. Winners do not need to be present to win. In addition to the Grand Raffle, there will be a variety of baskets available for the basket raffle.
There are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available to show your support of the Brain Injury Association. Please consider being a Gold Sponsor ($3,000), Silver Sponsor ($1,500), or a Bronze Sponsor ($750). You can become a Basket sponsor for $100. Please refer to the Sponsor Information Sheet.
Tickets are $50, and a table of 10 is $500. This is a fun way to show your support for the programs and services provided by the Brain Injury Association of Illinois around the state of Illinois.
Tickets and Sponsorships are available for online purchase at www.biail.org. You can also complete the registration form and mail/fax it to the BIA of Illinois office. Please feel free to forward this message to your family, friends, and business associates. For additional information, please call the BIA office at (312)726-5699 or e-mail info@biail.org.
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is a statewide non-profit organization providing services and programs for children and adults who have sustained an acquired brain injury. Some of the BIA of Illinois services/programs include: providing information and resources, nationwide toll-free phone line, websites, educational programs and training, camp program, public awareness, injury prevention, advocacy and support groups. The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy and research. For more information on the Brain Injury Association of Illinois, contact the office at (312)726-5699, send e-mail to info@biail.org.
Brain Injury Association of Illinois
The show will feature fashions for women, men and children. Boutique shopping is from 10:30am – 12noon. A plated lunch will be served at 12noon with the fashion show to follow. A photography booth will be available for you and your guests to capture your favorite cruise memory.
Two tickets to the Oprah Winfrey Show, gift certificate for "Wishbone" (located across from Harpo Studio), and a large gift basket filled with an assortment of Oprah's favorite things will be the Grand Raffle's first prize. The second prize will be a portable GPS system and accessories. A Spa basket will be the third prize. Winners do not need to be present to win. In addition to the Grand Raffle, there will be a variety of baskets available for the basket raffle.
There are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available to show your support of the Brain Injury Association. Please consider being a Gold Sponsor ($3,000), Silver Sponsor ($1,500), or a Bronze Sponsor ($750). You can become a Basket sponsor for $100. Please refer to the Sponsor Information Sheet.
Tickets are $50, and a table of 10 is $500. This is a fun way to show your support for the programs and services provided by the Brain Injury Association of Illinois around the state of Illinois.
Tickets and Sponsorships are available for online purchase at www.biail.org. You can also complete the registration form and mail/fax it to the BIA of Illinois office. Please feel free to forward this message to your family, friends, and business associates. For additional information, please call the BIA office at (312)726-5699 or e-mail info@biail.org.
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is a statewide non-profit organization providing services and programs for children and adults who have sustained an acquired brain injury. Some of the BIA of Illinois services/programs include: providing information and resources, nationwide toll-free phone line, websites, educational programs and training, camp program, public awareness, injury prevention, advocacy and support groups. The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy and research. For more information on the Brain Injury Association of Illinois, contact the office at (312)726-5699, send e-mail to info@biail.org.
Brain Injury Association of Illinois
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Voters with Disabilites Help Line
The Illinois General Primary Election is fast approaching...
Equip for Equality will have an Election Day Helpline on February 2, 2010 for voters with disabilities who have questions or problems on Election Day. They will have advocates available by telephone to answer questions about any voting problem that may be experienced.
The Helpline will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The toll-free numbers to call are:
800-537-2632 (Voice)
800-610-2779 (TTY)
http://www.equipforequality.org/
Contact the Brain Injury Association of Illinois for additional information and resources.
The toll-free number is 800.699.6443, and e-mail address is info@biail.org
Visit the website for more information, http://www.biail.org/
Equip for Equality will have an Election Day Helpline on February 2, 2010 for voters with disabilities who have questions or problems on Election Day. They will have advocates available by telephone to answer questions about any voting problem that may be experienced.
The Helpline will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The toll-free numbers to call are:
800-537-2632 (Voice)
800-610-2779 (TTY)
http://www.equipforequality.org/
Contact the Brain Injury Association of Illinois for additional information and resources.
The toll-free number is 800.699.6443, and e-mail address is info@biail.org
Visit the website for more information, http://www.biail.org/
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Brain Injury Association of Illinois to host 10th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon
Visit the Brain Injury Association of Illinois website, www.biail.org, to purchase tickets to this event and to become a sponsor. This is the 10th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon. It will be Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Drury Lane Theater in Oak Brook. This is a fun way to support the Brain Injury Association of Illinois. Call 800.699.6443 if you need more information.
'Click the Share button to create links to this email on popular social networking and bookmarking size like Facebook, Twitter, and Digg.'
'Click the Share button to create links to this email on popular social networking and bookmarking size like Facebook, Twitter, and Digg.'
Monday, January 4, 2010
Happenings at the BIA of Illinois in 2010
Please visit our website, http://www.biail.org/, to sign up for our free e-mail distribution list. This is a new communication system that we set up at the end of December to use in keeping everyone updated and informed with BIA of Illinois programs, services and events. If you have previously been on our e-mail lists, it is still important for you to sign up on this new list just to make sure we have updated e-mail addresses. This e-mail list is open to anyone. If you work in the field of brain injury rehabilitation, please consider sharing this with your patients, families and staff.
Camp dates have been set!
Camp FunZone - June 27- July 1, 2010
Wilderness Endeavor - June 27 - July 3, 2010
This will be the first time that we have been able to schedule both camps at the same time! We are very excited to be able to do this. It will allow us more opportunities to share some of our new programs that have been developed. It also gives increased programming options for our teens and young adults. We are still working with some college programs around the state who want to participate in our camp program and learn about brain injury. If you and your rehabilitation team would like to volunteer at camp, please contact me for more details. Hopefully, we will be able to put the "Ropes" course in the camp program. Campers have been wanting to do this for awhile, and it looks like we have a tentative program in place.
Fashion Show and Luncheon
The annual fashion show and luncheon will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2010. It will be at the Drury Lane Theater in Oak Brook. Please watch the website for more details.
2010 Golf Outings
June 17, 2010 - Highland Park Country Club
September 4, 2010 - Harrison Park, Danville
Annual Educational Conference
October 22 - 23, 2010
Drury Lane Conference Center
We have already begun confirming speakers and topics for the 2010 conference. This is sure to be a conference you will want to attend.
Follow the BIA of Illinois...
on Facebook, www.facebook.com/BIAofIL
on Twitter, www.twitter.com/BrainInjuryAssn
on YouTube, www.youtube.com/BrainInjuryHelp
Visit our newest website, http://www.braininjurytoolbox.com/, to view our most recent educational films and the updated "You Are Not Alone" film.
Camp dates have been set!
Camp FunZone - June 27- July 1, 2010
Wilderness Endeavor - June 27 - July 3, 2010
This will be the first time that we have been able to schedule both camps at the same time! We are very excited to be able to do this. It will allow us more opportunities to share some of our new programs that have been developed. It also gives increased programming options for our teens and young adults. We are still working with some college programs around the state who want to participate in our camp program and learn about brain injury. If you and your rehabilitation team would like to volunteer at camp, please contact me for more details. Hopefully, we will be able to put the "Ropes" course in the camp program. Campers have been wanting to do this for awhile, and it looks like we have a tentative program in place.
Fashion Show and Luncheon
The annual fashion show and luncheon will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2010. It will be at the Drury Lane Theater in Oak Brook. Please watch the website for more details.
2010 Golf Outings
June 17, 2010 - Highland Park Country Club
September 4, 2010 - Harrison Park, Danville
Annual Educational Conference
October 22 - 23, 2010
Drury Lane Conference Center
We have already begun confirming speakers and topics for the 2010 conference. This is sure to be a conference you will want to attend.
Follow the BIA of Illinois...
on Facebook, www.facebook.com/BIAofIL
on Twitter, www.twitter.com/BrainInjuryAssn
on YouTube, www.youtube.com/BrainInjuryHelp
Visit our newest website, http://www.braininjurytoolbox.com/, to view our most recent educational films and the updated "You Are Not Alone" film.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
