Welcome to BIA-MA
Accidents happen. Brain injury happens.
We can help!
In the blink of an eye, everything changes; nothing is as it was before. How will you identify brain injury if it happens to you or to someone you love? How will you cope with it? What resources will you need? Where will you find them? The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts is here to help with information for brain injury survivors, family members, caregivers, professionals and others. To meet people whose lives have been impacted, visit "Faces of Brain Injury"
Applications Are Now Being Accepted For the Falmouth Road Race!
We are proud to partner once again with the Numbers for Nonprofits Program at the 2021 ASICS Falmouth Road Race on August 15, 2021 for our 8th year! Whether or not this iconic race will be in-person or virtual, the Team BIA-MA application is open for all runners interested in running and helping to raise important funds on behalf of the brain injury community. To learn more about the race, Team BIA-MA and how to apply visit www.biama.org/falmouthrr
Upcoming Events (Virtual)
| Event | When | Description |
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| ABI Educational Programs | Session I: June 23, 2021 Session II: June 30, 2021 |
Introductory ABI Series: Understanding, Assessing, and Responding to Challenging Behaviors Related to Acquired Brain Injury Learn more |
| The Journey - Healing Through Self-Expression | Every Monday except holidays through Jun 29, 2021 |
Join us for a series of inspiring presentations designed to help you explore the many ways of sharing your lived experience with brain injury. Each week, you are invited to join fellow survivors who will share their personal experiences using many different forms of self-expression. We will explore using the arts, such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, pottery, music, the written word, hand crafting, sewing and more. Learn more |
| Thrivers - Practical Tips, Tools & Strategies for Brain Injury Survivors |
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Brain Injury survivors often face unique challenges when it comes to organizational skills. Join us for these 6 VIRTUAL workshops 10am-12:30pm. Especially developed for survivors, to explore tips, tools & strategies and help you become more organized! RSVP to: education@biama.org to register. The maximum benefit will be gained from attending all 6 workshops is encouraged: Jul 14 - #1a Conquering Clutter! Jul 21 - #1b Conquering Clutter! Aug 11 - #2 Organizing Paperwork! Aug 18 - #3 Planners & Organizers! Sep 15 - #4 Lists, Time Management! Sep 22 - #5 Meal Planning, Shopping! |
| 2021 Golf Classic | Jun 21, 2021 | We are ready to get back into the "swing" of things with our 2021 Annual Golf Classic.Learn more |
| Falmouth Road Race | Aug 15, 2021 | Team BIA-MA is running the 2021 Falmouth Road Race! Apply for the team, learn more about the race, or make a donation visit www.biama.org/falmouthrr |
BIA-MA is Offering Virtual Support Groups
BIA-MA remains committed to its mission during this time of social distancing. We are making a temporary transition of our brain injury support groups to virtual settings. The need to connect is strong, especially for brain injury survivors who may already feel isolated.
Each virtual meeting will be facilitated by staff and a group leader using ZOOM video-conferencing. There is no cost to attend, and minimal information is requested from each attendee. You may participate using video or just the audio from your phone. Each meeting is hosted by an existing support group but is open to all. Click here to view our upcoming support groups and RSVP to attend!
Unmasking Brain Injury Project
BIA-MA is pleased to announce our partnership with the Unmasking Brain Injury Project! Our goal is simple – offer every brain injury survivor the opportunity to create their own mask, tell their own story, and provide opportunities for the masks to be displayed in public places. Collectively this project partners with brain injury agencies across the country – and we are proud to join their ranks to illustrate brain injury and its impact.
Follow along with us via social media and stay tuned for upcoming events where the masks will be on display. Interested in getting involved? Contact Cynthia Cardeli, Dir. Programs & Services, at 508-475-0032 or ccardeli@biama.org