Thanks to the advocacy efforts of the Brain Injury Association (BIAV), local BI providers and our friends/supporters within the brain injury community, our collective voices were heard at the State Capitol. BIAV has been awarded an additional $223,000 in state funding to fulfil our commitment to serve all areas within the Commonwealth of Virginia with excellent, … Read more
It’s officially summer! Whether preparing for days at the pool, vacations, riding bikes around the neighborhood, or staying cool in the AC, staying safe is essential. Heat sensitivity is very normal after a brain injury, but it is incredibly dangerous because it could lead to a heat stroke. Brain injuries can cause your brain not … Read more
The Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) has partnered with the Sheltering Arms Institute (SAI), which features a 24-bed brain injury (BI) unit and a stroke rehabilitation unit. Recognizing the long-term care needs of these patients after discharge, BIAV has established a support network for patients and caregivers. As a preferred community partner of SAI, … Read more
The Social Security Administration is finalizing its proposed regulation to revise the period it considers when determining whether an individual’s past work is relevant for making disability determinations and decisions. Read more about this rule here.