A brain injury can affect anyone. For this reason, TBI on the Hill strives to be nonpartisan.
Grey matter may be the most explored and discussed part of the brain, as it is involved in “muscle control and sensory perception, such as seeing and hearing, memory, emotions, speech, decision making, and self-control.” Additionally, grey matter refers to the cells...
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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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The new school year is well on its way and youth athletics have begun, including for “about 1 million youth between the ages of 6 and 12 [who] play tackle [football].” However, even though this number may seem high, youth athletic participation has continued its...
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Caregivers and family members play a critical role in the “health and well-being” of traumatic brain injury survivors. However, this medical and personal care of another can result in an additional toll, specifically on the health and well-being of the caregivers. ...
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Last week, President Trump signed into law a bipartisan minibus of “two critically important funding bills” for fiscal year 2019. Specifically, the bills cover the financing of the Departments of Defense, the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education. Included...
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When I was in brain injury rehabilitation, all I knew and strived for was to return to my “old self”. I saw my disability as an almost impassable obstacle in the road of my life, filled with negative consequences. However, more recently, I have identified mental...
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The federal Traumatic Brain Injury Act provides many benefits to survivors. For example, much of the research that I reference on this website is done by organizations funded through the Act. When it was originally signed into law in 1996, the TBI Act...
read moreMelissa Gilbert (D), known for her role as Laura Ingalls in the 1974 to 1983 television series ‘Little House on the Prairie’ and former president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), has halted her bid for Congress in the 8th Congressional District in Michigan. Regarding...
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On Friday, December 21, 2018, “H.R. 6615, which reauthorizes appropriations for programs and activities relating to the study, prevention, and treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI),” was signed into law by President Trump. Officially called the...
read moreThis past week, Muhammad Ali lost his long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease*, but the memory of Ali is still very much in the minds of our politicians. On May 26, Rep. Mullin (R-OK), a former professional mixed martial arts fighter, introduced H.R. 5365, the...
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