Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA): Mission: To advance awareness, research, treatment, and education and to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.
Brain injury is a complex chronic health condition that requires ongoing management and care. If you are caring for someone with a brain injury, whether you are a caregiver or a healthcare professional, it can be difficult to know where to start.
The Brain Injury Association of America offers a variety of education programs at many different levels, including a voluntary certification for professionals working in brain injury services as well as training and certificate opportunities for non-licensed direct care staff, family members, and individual caregivers.
Are you interested in learning more about education opportunities? Download our educational resource guide to learn more.
- BIAA Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists: The Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS) offers a voluntary certification program for both direct care staff and professionals working in brain injury services.
- BIAA National Brain Injury Information Center (NBIIC): 1-800-444-6443
By the Numbers: There is a huge overlap between brain injury and domestic violence, with over 75% of domestic violence survivors sustaining a brain injury as a result of the abuse they endured. And yet, brain injury is often not screened for when survivors receive medical care. Learn more about brain injury and domestic violence here.
- Hidden in Plain Sight: Domestic Violence and Brain Injury
- The Importance of Screening Domestic Violence Victims for Brain Injury
- The Under-Studied Impact of Gender-Based Violence and Brain Injury in Marginalized Communities
- BIAA Webinar Addresses Needs of Domestic Violence Survivors with Brain Injury