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 and a caring ear when needed.Welcome to Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City
News & Announcements7th Annual Beyond Rehab: Succeeding at Life Professional Confernece16-Jan-2015The 7th Annual Professional Conference, Beyond Rehab: Succeeding at Life, will be held March 26-27, 2015 at the KU Edwards Center, Overland Park. This year’s conference focuses on updat.. Read More... Survey for Families of Children with TBI13-Aug-2014Join other parents in helping children with brain injury sleep better! Researchers at the University of Washington are conducting a study aimed at parents of children *less than 16 years of age* and .. Read More... 27th Annual Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury14-May-2014Where will you be Monday, May 26? Join us for the 27th annual Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury. Voted one of the top 5 run/walk events in Kansas City by The Independent, you won't want to miss pa.. Read More... Brain Train Radio Show18-Mar-2014March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. We're helping to raise awareness by being featured guests on Tuesday, March 18 at 10am CST on the Brain Train radio show hosted by Gayle Taylor on the VoiceAmeri.. Read More... KC Cares Radio Show17-Mar-2014Thank you to Rick Mundy, Bill Brandmeyer and Ruth Baum Bigus of KC Cares Radio Show for giving us the opportunity to talk about brain injury awareness today on 1510 AM. Missed the show? Listen to .. Read More... 2014 BIAA Legislative Agenda/Issue Briefs Available for Dowload26-Feb-2014The Brain Injury Association of America has updated issue briefs for advocates when working with national, state and local government officials on critical public policy issues for people with brain i.. Read More... Community Experiences & Wellness Online Survey19-Feb-2014Researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology are conducting a research study investigating community life and wellness for individuals who have experienced brain injury and their families. To part.. Read More... Documentarian Seeks Stories19-Feb-2014In an effort to raise awareness for people who have suffered from brain injuries, a local woman is putting together a documentary about the struggles and triumphs of several people who have had a bra.. Read More... Lash & Associates - Fall Issue25-Nov-2013The Fall issue of Brain Injury Journey – Hope, Help, Healing is available for reading. This magazine, published quarterly by Lash & Associates, is free to the public through e-mail subsc.. Read More... BIAKS Video24-Feb-2012In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month coming up in March, BIAKS is pleased to present our new video produced by KC Creative. Meet some of the BIAKS staff, learn more about our mission, and hear one.. Read More... New Address25-Aug-2011We're Moving! Effective Thursday, August 25, our new address will be: 6701 W. 64th St., Suite 120 Overland Park, KS 66202 Our phone number will stay the same, and we will still be in .. Read More... |
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