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 & AnnouncementsBIAKS 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... Family and Survivor Seminars08-Aug-2016BIAKS is presenting two Family & Survivor Seminars "Life After Brain Injury" this Fall: On Saturday, October 1st, 2016, Via-Christi St. Joseph will host this event in Wichita, KS, which wi.. 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... Input Needed - KanCare Renewal23-May-2016Kansas is preparing to renew the KanCare Medicaid program and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) need your input.. Read More... ABLE Webinar12-May-2016You are invited to participate in a webinar sponsored by the ABLE National Resource Center: “Becoming ABLE Ready: Choosing the Right Program for You” With several State ABLE programs p.. Read More... 29th Annual Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury11-May-2016Where will you be Memorial Day, Monday, May 30? Join Honorary Walk Chairs, Shawn and Nicole Barber, for the 29th Annual Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury. Voted one of the Top .. Read More... Adaptive Sports Day11-May-2016Kansas City will play host to an Adaptive Sports Day pm Saturday, May 14, from 12 – 5 PM at the Southeast Community Center. Anyone that would like to learn about the different adaptive .. 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... New CDC Heads Up Fact Sheet on Playground Safety11-May-2016Playgrounds provide an important opportunity for children to have fun, explore, and grow. Children learn through play and need opportunities to take risks, test their limits, and learn new skills thro.. Read More... Living Well With a Disability Workshop23-Feb-2016The Whole Person invites you to participate in their Living Well with a Disability Workshop - a health promotion workshop for people with physical limitations or chronic illness, starting March 2n.. Read More... |
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