Williamsburg, VA: TBI Conference announcement

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Posted on 17th March 2009 by Gordon Johnson in Brain Injury

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We are pleased to announce the 32nd annual professionals’ conference on Rehabilitation of the adult and child with traumatic brain injury: Practical solutions to real world problems to be held June 4-5 in Williamsburg, Virginia (USA). The conference will feature presentations relating to innovation and technology, and clinical research from the NIDRR-funded TBI Model Systems of Care. We are also presenting a family intervention pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, June 3.

The conference web site provides information regarding the faculty, schedule, registration, and hotel. You may download the complete conference brochure from the site. Please visit the site and share information about the conference with colleagues.

http://www.tbiconferences.org/williamsburg/index.html


Attorney Gordon Johnson
Chair Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, American Association of Justice
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State Brain Injury Associations: Advocacy on the Move

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Posted on 24th September 2008 by Gordon Johnson in Brain Injury

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The acknowledgment that brain injury is an important concern has been sparked by stories of soldiers affected by the war in Iraq. But long before 911 or our involvement in Iraq, the United States has been well served by the Brain Injury Association of America in its advocacy for brain injured individuals.

On the state level, state brain injury associations are active in all aspects of brain injury. You can find your state office by visiting http://biausa.org/stateoffices.htm Each year these associations hold state conferences to address the needs and concerns of those in the brain injury field and those affected by brain injury on a personal basis.

In Wisconsin we are represented by BIAW: http://biaw.org/site/

During this year’s conference they are hoping to address a myriad of topics and concerns.

Many have inquired about the possibility of a summer camp for TBI individuals. If you are interested in participating in a summer camp please email Terri Swanson at admin@biaw.org or write to them at BIAW, 21100 W. Capitol Dr. Ste. 5, Pewaukee, WI 53072. They are also looking for input or suggestions on topics or speakers.

In order to increase the number of Certified Brain Injury Specialists in Wisconsin they are contemplating holding a training and examination the day before the conference. This would fulfill the annual 10 hours of in-service training required of service providers.

They are also interested in any input on what program, resource or service needs should be addressed as well as seeking interested survivors, family members and professionals who might be willing to speak during the program.

The 19th Annual Wisconsin Conference on Brain Injury will take place on May 12th and 13th at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Green Bay, WI. Please check their website for updates on the schedule. http://biaw.org/site/

If brain injury touches your life in any way I strongly urge you to attend your state conferences and to become a member of your state association. It is numbers that make the difference.


Attorney Gordon Johnson
Chair Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, American Association of Justice
g@gordonjohnson.com :: 800-992-9447 :: Attorney Gordon S. Johnson, Jr.

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