November 11 is a day to celebrate and honor the millions of Americans, of all races and genders, who served this country with honor as veterans of the US military - today is Veterans Day! It is time to recognize the veterans who are living with the “signature wound”...
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Employment has the ability to make you feel like a contributing member of society; the right job has the ability to make you feel generally happy. Because of the importance of employment for all people, including those with disabilities, National Disability...
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It is widely known that, as remarked on by the NIH, “Exercise-based therapies can promote recovery of function and are easily implemented in the clinical rehabilitation setting.” Since at least the turn of this century, the government has been studying the benefits...
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Children generally have more physical energy than their adult counterparts. As a consequence, many participate in youth sports leagues, which not only provide physical activity, but also teach them to work effectively with their peers. Last year, Senator Capito (WV)...
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A stroke, the stop of blood flow to the brain, is a common brain injury: occurring every 40 seconds in America. While strokes are more common in the 65+ age range, they can happen to anyone and at any time. By Presidential Proclamation, National Stroke Awareness...
read moreBrain injury has been an ongoing issue in America since its founding. Though federally honored, BIAM is still finding legislative recognition on the state level. For example, House Resolution 741 (HR 741), introduced by Pennsylvania’s Tina Pickett, was only...
read moreBrain injury affects America as a whole, and its importance should be recognized on Capitol Hill. As part of this national recognition, on March 5, Press Secretary Sarah Sanders introduced Retired Marine Corps Sergeant John Peck to the press. Peck's story is...
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This month, March 2018, Americans recognize Brain Injury Awareness Month. The theme for this year, through 2020, is Change Your Mind. The significance of this theme is to show the ongoing public awareness campaign to provide, “a platform for educating the general...
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What do you do with all the cash you saved on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Well, 6 years ago #GivingTuesday was officially introduced. (The hashtag in the name is a clear indication that the global day of giving was instigated on social media and peoples’ desire...
read moreIn addition to the President, “26 governors have joined together to show their support [for employment of disabled workers] through public proclamations, executive orders and press statements.” Brain injury is a non-partisan issue that affects individuals from all...
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