More people are becoming familiar with brain injury. Information about brain injury is often seen and heard in the news, especially when connected with military conflicts and sports injuries. No one knows the full picture of brain injury until it becomes personal. It is at times like these that accurate and timely information is needed. Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS) is here to help. We provide information and resources, training, support group information, education on preventing brain injuries and a caring ear when needed.Welcome to Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City
News & AnnouncementsBIA Family and Survivor Seminar - KC10-Mar-2017The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City is pleased to continue our collaboration with the Brain Injury Association of Missouri by offering an annual seminar for survivors of bra.. Read More... March is Brain Injury Awareness Month01-Mar-2017March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! A brain injury can happen anytime, anywhere to anyone. Brain injuries do not discriminate. Did you know that 2.5 million children and adults will sustain a t.. Read More... Social Isolation Research24-Feb-2017Sarah Shadi, a Ph.D. student in the APA-accredited clinical psychology program from Alliant International University, is currently conducting research in an attempt to understand feelings of socia.. Read More... Registration Open - 9th Annual Beyond Rehab: Succeeding At Life Professional Conference19-Jan-2017Please join us March 30th - March 31st for our 9th annual Beyond Rehab: Succeeding at Life conference for professionals working in the field of rehabilitation/brain injury. This year's theme, "35t.. Read More... BIAKS Brings Home Awards07-Dec-2016The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) awarded Robin Abramowitz, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS), the State Association Leaders.. Read More... ABLE Accounts, Trusts, Financial and Benefits Planning18-Oct-2016Heard about ABLE Accounts, but not quite sure what they are or if you are eligible? ABLE Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families, created .. Read More... NIDILRR Seeking Input to Guide Strategic Planning18-Oct-2016Administration for Community Living’s National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is seeking comments and will be hosting several listening sessio.. Read More... BIAKS on KCTV-5 News19-Sep-2016BIAKS Board Member Chad Myers spoke about the NFL rule requiring players be taken off the field after a hit:To see his interview, please click here: (http://www.kctv5.com/story/33114512/kansas-cit.. Read More... Free Webcast - TBI, Aging and Disability14-Jul-2016This pre-recorded webcast is intended for healthcare professionals who want to learn about traumatic brain injury (TBI), why it is important to know a client’s lifetime history of TBI, how n.. Read More... Community Support Group at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital11-May-2016The traumatic brain injury program at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital is opening up their Support Group meetings to the community and invites you to join them the second Saturday of each month.. Read More... Dr. Terrie Price Named as BIAKS 2016 Leadership in Brain Injury Awardee11-May-2016The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS) has named Terrie Price, PhD, ABPP as this year’s recipient of the Leadership Award in Brain Injury. Dr. Price is t.. Read More... Mount Sinai Hospital Seeking Older Adults for Exploratory Study11-May-2016The Brain Injury Research Center of Mount Sinai Hospital, located in New York City, conducts studies aimed at addressing the challenges of living with traumatic brain injury. They are interes.. Read More... |
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