BIAF Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Resources

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BIAF Information Brochure - English   (Spanish)

BIAF FAQ Sheet #1 - General Information about TBI

BIAF FAQ Sheet #2 - Coping With Post-TBI Emotional Stress

BIAF FAQ Sheet #3 - Educational Considerations

BIAF FAQ Sheet #4
Return To School For The Adult With Brain Injury

Read About Recent Healthcare Reforms A summary describing the
most important reforms for individuals with brain injury and the critical role played by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) in the legislative process.

Brain Injury, A Family Guide - English (Spanish)
43-page booklet briefly describes the nature, consequences, and phases of recovery from a brain injury. Suitable for moderate to severe injuries in early weeks post injury or when patient remains in coma-like state for extended period of time.

Building Bridges To Support Military and Veteran Families
“Building Bridges” is a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary collaborative group whose purpose is to support the PH and TBI needs of military and veteran families by Building community partnerships and networks; (e.g. meetings, ListServs, VTCs) Enhancing community capacity (especially in Guard and Reserve communities); and Developing tools and resources designed to support families.(e.g. Focus Guides, Resource Guides, information sheets). Click here for more information        

Making Life Work After Brain Injury, A Family Guide for Life at Home
46-page manual designed to help make the transition from the rehabilitation facility to home, and to assist family members in managing cognitive and behavioral changes that often occur with TBI. Also available on DVD. Links to video below:

Part 1: Coming Home
Part 2: Coping Strategies
Part 3: Living Skills

Mild TBI Fact Sheet: Learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, and when to seek treatment. Available for download in English, Spanish and Creole.

Project ACTION: Assessing Communities To Identify Ongoing Needs:
Read reports from this three-year project charged with improving the lives of Floridians with TBI and their families by developing a comprehensive, consumer-directed needs assessment and strategic plan to address identified needs.

Statewide Brain Injury Resource Guide
Florida TBI Resources listed by region.

Statewide Designated Facilities Directory
Available at the Florida Department of Health - Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Program.

Access Guide to Community Services for Survivors of Brain Injuries and Their Families
A comprehensive guide in an easy-to-read format provides community, state, and national resource information in eight areas of concern to survivors and their families living in Florida. Companion Resource Directory included.

Vocational Readiness Manual for Families 47-page booklet - A home program for persons with TBI.

Minor Brain Injury: A Mind Numbing Experience (2003) 12-page booklet gives an overview of the experience of minor brain injury and answers to commonly asked questions. Appropriate when there is loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less and problems that remain unresolved after 3–6 weeks.

Creating a Personal Career Plan: 41-page booklet about career development and an employment guide for individuals with traumatic brain injury.

Additional statewide and national resources for individuals with TBI, their families and caregivers are available on our Links page.

Materials listed above can also be ordered from the BIAF Catalog/Order Form.

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