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 & AnnouncementsCaregiver Research Study20-Sep-2019Are you the spouse or partner of an individual who has sustained a traumatic brain injury within the last ten years, and also the main caregiver? If so, researchers with Loyola University (/_liter.. Read More... Free Yoga For Survivors and Caregivers05-Sep-2019Om Prana Yoga is pleased to present the LoveYourBrain Yoga program, a 6-week yoga and meditation series, that is FREE for survivors and their caregivers. This program offers gentle yoga, guid.. Read More... Be Part of Chiefs Kingdom14-Aug-2019The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC) is excited to offer you an opportunity to buy tickets for All the Kansas City Chiefs 2019 pre-season and home games. BI.. Read More... Life After Concussion and Brain Injury14-Aug-2019The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC) will be presenting its signature Family & Survivor Seminar Life After Concussion and Brain Injury in two locations th.. Read More... Paid Research Opportunity 18-Jul-2019The Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT) with the University of Oregon is seeking family caregivers with a child aged 3-18, who has been hospitalized overnight with a traumatic bra.. Read More... Upper Limb Spasticity Study18-Jul-2019Interested in participating in a study using botulinum toxin for treatment of stiffness, tightness and/or pain for your upper limb spasticity? Please click here (/_literature_156879/Upper_Limb_Spa.. Read More... SPECIAL T-SHIRT SALE02-Jul-2019Support the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS) with this limited-time opportunity! If you missed this year’s Memorial Day 10K/5K race in .. Read More... BIA Applauds Kansas Legislature 01-Jul-2019The United States has made remarkable progress in recent years in increasing awareness and research, and improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, there .. Read More... Memorial Day Run07-May-2019Going the Distance for Brain Injury Get your running shoes ready as Memorial Day will once again feature the annual run for brain injury, sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greate.. Read More... Legislative Day20-Mar-2019BIAKS was in Topeka for Legislative Day on March 20. Legislators or their staff enjoyed a piece of pie and education about brain injury issues. 'Unmasking Brain Injury' was on display, and our loc.. Read More... 11th Annual Beyond Rehab Conference for Professionals01-Mar-2019Our 11th annual conference for professionals who work with people following a brain injury will take place March 26-27, 2019 at the BEST Conference Center on the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park.. Read More... Advocate for Brain Injury Awareness in Topeka On March 1901-Mar-2019Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City is honored to sponsor an advocacy day in Topeka on Tuesday, March 19th. Please join us for this free event at the Capitol Rotunda and hav.. Read More... |
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