Sites listed here may be of interest to brain injury survivors, family members,
caregivers, and professionals. This information should not be used to diagnose,
change, or reinforce anyone's health care treatment. Community Clubhouse does not
recommend or endorse any particular website.
Websites listed alphabetically
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) offers a list of publications and information on enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act.
www.ada.gov
The Brain Injury Association of America is the leading national organization serving and representing individuals, families and professionals who are touched by a life-altering, often devastating, traumatic brain injury (TBI). Together with its network of more than 40 chartered state affiliates, as well as hundreds of local chapters and support groups across the country, the BIAA provides information, education and support to assist the 5.3 million Americans currently living with traumatic brain injury and their families.
www.biausa.org
Brain Injury Association of Ohio (BIAOH) is a statewide advocacy and education organization incorporated in 1982 to improve services and supports to Ohioans with brain injury and their families, and to promote prevention. BIAOH is comprised of survivors, family members, friends and professionals working together to promote better understanding, rehabilitation opportunities and lifelong community supports to assist an individual in living as fully and independently as possible.
www.biaoh.org
The purpose of the Brain Injury Chat website is to provide people who are living with brain injury a safe place to meet for support and information.
www.braininjurychat.org
TBINET was started in 1995 by a small group of Caregivers who had loved ones with various types of brain injuries.
www.tbinet.org
Brain injury store of recovery aids to simplify the life of brain injury survivor or caregiver: assistive technology, aids to daily living and items to foster recovery and encourage independence.
www.bindependent.com
The Brain Trauma Foundation was founded to improve the outcome of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients by developing best practice guidelines, conducting clinical research and educating medical personnel.
www.braintrauma.org
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides detailed facts and data on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and prevention methods.
www.cdc.gov
Founded in 1980, Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) is an experienced and respected resource of rehabilitation programs for acquired brain injury.
www.neuroskills.com
The mission of the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) is to serve active duty military, their dependents, and veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) through state-of-the-art medical care, innovative clinical research initiatives, and educational programs.
www.dvbic.org
DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with quick and easy access to the information they need.
www.disabilityinfo.gov
Founded in 1977, Family Caregiver Alliance was the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. FCA now offers programs at national, state and local levels to support and sustain caregivers.
www.caregiver.org
International Brain Injury Clubhouse Alliance (IBICA) is a collaborative network of Clubhouses that serves persons with brain injury and stroke through the use of the Clubhouse Model. A Clubhouse is a community of people who have sustained devastating life altering events and need the support of others who believe that healing is possible for all. In this pursuit, IBICA promotes the development and strengthening of Clubhouses all over the world.
www.braininjuryclubhouses.net
NASHIA is a voluntary membership organization established by State government employees to help one another plan, implement, and administer public programs and services for individuals with brain injury and their families.
www.nashia.org
The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of diagnoses, relationships and life stages to help transform family caregivers lives by removing barriers to health and well being.
www.nfcacares.org
The Ohio Valley Center conducts research, provides education and develops programs to improve the quality of life of persons who experience traumatic brain injury. The Center serves individuals, families and professionals throughout North America.
www.ohiovalley.org
Allows individuals to determine their eligibility for disability benefits using the Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool, apply for benefits on-line, and update information if already receiving information.
www.ssa.gov
An online book that explains head injury in clear, easy to understand language. The goal of this book is to better prepare the head injured person and family for the long road ahead.
www.tbiguide.com