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"
Register for the 2022 BIA-MA Annual Golf Classic
Join us at The Haven Country Club in Boylston, MA as either a player or a sponsor. The Haven is a 6,800 yard, par 72 course offering interest and challenge for the most experienced players while remaining a fun and accessible course to beginner and intermediate golfers.
Your sponsorship or foursome fees cover cart rental and full round of golf in a bramble format, an on-course luncheon, an apres golf reception, giveaways, and raffle/silent auction opportunities. Learn more
Applications Now Open for
Team BIA-MA
2022 Falmouth Road Race
The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts is proud to partner once again with the Numbers for Nonprofits Program at the 2022 ASICS Falmouth Road Race.
You can make a difference by running for Team BIA-MA or supporting our runners as they take on the 2022 ASICS Falmouth Road Race. There is even an option to participate virtually if needed. Together, we are creating a better future for those impacted by brain injury. Learn more
Join us for Virtual Thrivers Workshops!
Join us for Thrivers Workshops: Practical Tips, Tools & Strategies for Brain Injury Survivors, starting April 13, 2022 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, from 11:00am - 12:30pm.
The Thrivers Workshops are for you if you are feeling stuck or ready for your next step. Some of the topics we will explore in these unique, informative, and interactive workshops include: How You Are SMART; Organizing Paperwork; Maximizing Your Memory; Using Planners/Organizers; Managing Brain Fatigue; Time Management; Ignition for Cognition; Meal Planning, Cooking; Conquering Clutter; Shopping, Errands; Learn more View/Download Flyer
Upcoming Events (Virtual)
| Event | When | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Journey - Healing Through Self-Expression | Every Monday except holidays | 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 |
| Virtual ABI Series 2022 | February through June 2022 | Starting in February 2022, BIA-MA is offering multiple Virtual ABI Series courses that include CE credit. The courses include: Acquired Brain Injury Certificate Training; Cognitive-Communication Disorders Following ABI; Seizure Disorders: Classification, Treatment and Neurobehavioral Aspects; ABI and the Family: A Biopsychosocial Perspective; COVID-19: Neurocognitive and Psychological Effects; Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome; Creating Therapeutic Environments for Individuals with ABI; and Substance Use Disorder. Learn more and Register |
Federal Judge Approves Joint Motion to Dismiss Hutchinson v. Patrick
Recognizing the tremendous collaboration that has “benefited so many people,” U.S. District Court Judge Michael A. Posner has approved a Joint Motion filed last month seeking court approval to dismiss the Hutchinson v. Patrick class action lawsuit. The lawsuit was brought in 2007 on behalf of all persons living with acquired brain injury (ABI) who were institutionalized in nursing facilities in Massachusetts, and who preferred to live in more integrated community settings. The resulting court-enforceable Amended Settlement Agreement required the Commonwealth to significantly reform its service system for individuals with ABI, creating new opportunities for community living. Learn more
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