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"
Registration is Open for Walk & Roll for Brain Injury
The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) is proud to announce that the 2017 Annual Walk & Roll for Brain Injury will return to 3 locations across the state of Massachusetts!
Our annual Walk & Roll is a celebration that offers a chance for individuals and teams to support those affected by brain injury while raising local awareness on the diverse needs of the brain injury community. Learn more.
Upcoming Events
| Event | When | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Road Race | Aug 20th | Join Team BIA-MA for the Falmouth Road Race, one of the "best non-marathon races in the country". Runners can apply now! |
| Walk & Roll for Brain Injury | Sep 9th - Berkshires Sep 16th - Cape Cod Sep 24th - Framingham |
To be held at 3 locations in 2017, this event provides the opportunity for individuals and teams in local communities to honor loved ones and connect with other brain injury survivors. Learn more |
BIA-MA Names Dwork President of Board of Directors
The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MIA) recently appointed David Dwork, ESQ., president of the board of directors. For more than 30 years, Dwork has dedicated his career to traumatic brain injury (TBI) litigation and helped guide brain injury survivors through the complicated legal process
of trials and out-of-court settlements.Dwork is a magna cum laude graduate of the Boston University Law School and a former Assistant District Attorney for Middlesex County. He is a lecturer in civil litigation as well as being the author of several scholarly articles.
Dwork is preceded by Teresa Hayes, who served as president of the board for five years, and recently received the BIAA Award of Excellence for Affiliate Association Leadership. Read more.
Advocacy Day at the State House - February 1, 2017
On February 1, 2017, BIA-MA held its 2nd Annual Advocacy Day at the State House.
Over 200 legislators, brain injury survivors, volunteers, and BIA-MA employees attended the event, held at Grand Staircase on the second floor. The occasion was held to emphasize the importance of continued legislation to bring services and supports to individuals with brain injury. Read More.
Watch Our Own Ryan Farrell on WCVB 5 Investigates!
It started with a simple fall while cheerleading, but instead of sitting out, Ryan Farrell was told to keep cheering. Ryan, a spokesperson for BIA-MA, is interviewed by Karen Anderson from WCBV 5 Investigates on "Concussions Plaguing Student Athletes Raises Alarm". Watch now
BIA-MA Newsletter - Winter 2017
BIA-MA's quarterly newsletter, Heads Up Headlines, provides updates on recent events, research, survivor and caregiver tips, a calendar of upcoming events, and prevention articles to keep you aprised of the latest in the field of brain injury. The Winter 2017l Newsletter contains articles on the State House Advocacy Day, David Dwork's incoming executive message, Support Groups, upcoming events, regional office highlights, survivor's corner, and more. Read Now