NOTICE: Our email addresses have changed:
For General inquiries:
Admin@bia-ks.org
For Programming: Julie Luttman
Jluttman@bia-ks.org
Heather Pilkinton, Executive Director
Hpilkinton@bia-ks.org
You can also reach us at 913-754-8883 with any questions
WELCOME TO THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION
of Kansas and Greater Kansas City
The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS-GKC) is the only non-profit in the state of Kansas and the Greater Kansas City metro area solely serving individuals who have sustained a brain injury, their family members and the professionals who treat them. Brain injuries don’t discriminate. They can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone.
BIAKS-GKC provides information and resources, training, support group information, education on preventing brain injuries and an advocacy voice for legislative issues.
Save the Date
Beyond Rehab: Succeeding at Life
A Conference on Brain Injury
Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4, 2025
Ball Event Center
21350 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061
Call for Presentations
The planning committee for the April 2025 Overland Park conference for healthcare professionals is seeking presentations that are evidence-based in research with focus on interventions in inpatient, outpatient, community, school, and work environments. For specific information on topics for presentations, click here.
Kansas Brain Injury Strategic Plan
2023 – 2027
The Brain Injury Advisory Board, in association with Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS), Kansas Department for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS) and other key stakeholders, has developed the Kansas Brain Injury Strategic Plan.
This five-year project is meant to strengthen person-centered, culturally competent systems of services and supports that maximize independence, well-being, and health for diverse populations affected by a brain injury.
Kansas Brain Injury Strategic Plan
2023 – 2027
The Brain Injury Advisory Board, in association with Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City (BIAKS), Kansas Department for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS) and other key stakeholders, has developed the Kansas Brain Injury Strategic Plan.
This five-year project is meant to strengthen person-centered, culturally competent systems of services and supports that maximize independence, well-being, and health for diverse populations affected by a brain injury.
HAPPY 40 YEARS!
The Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City is proud to announce it’s 40th anniversary, 40 great years of amazing people doing what they can to educate and advocate for the Brain Injury Community.
We can’t thank you enough for your dedication and support for providing such incredible resources and a family for those in need.
Here’s to 40 more!
STAY INFORMED W/ BIAKS-GKC E-NEWS
MEMORIAL DAY RUN FOR BRAIN INJURY
Benefitting individuals living with a brain injury.
VOLUNTEER FOR BIAKS-GKC NOW
We Need Your Help and your continued support!
UNMASKING BRAIN INJURY
Come and join the fun & create your own unique mask!
WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT BIAKS-GKC
“The Brain Injury Association of Kansas provided so much support and so many resources for our daughter and our entire family. Our daughter suffered a head injury when she fell off of a horse. The last 2 years have been very challenging, BIAKS has helped her recovery and has provided our entire family with so much emotional support and hope!”
BIAKS Contact Info
4011 SW 29th St., # 322
Topeka KS 66614
Brain Injury Association of Kansas & Greater Kansas City
Toll Free: 800-444-6443
Direct: 913-754-8883
Email: info@biaks.org
