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"
41st Annual Brain Injury Conference - 
Registration Now!
Join us for the 41st Annual Brain injury Conference being held on Wednesday, March 29th & Thursday, March 30th IN-PERSON at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, Marlborough, MA. The 41st Annual Brain Injury Conference features the keynote speaker Carole Starr, M.S., twenty five workshops over two days, two networking sessions, and an Exhibitor Hall showcasing community resources and more! Learn more
2023 Golf Tournament is Open for Registration!
BIA-MA is pleased to announce that registration is OPEN for the 2023 Annual Golf Tournament at The Haven Country Club in Boylston, MA being held on June 19, 2023.
This beautiful 6,800 yard, par 72 golf course is challenging for the most experienced players and at the same time is fun and accessible for beginner and intermediate golfers. Our sponsorships and foursome fees cover cart rental, a full round of golf, on-course luncheon, apres golf reception, giveaways, and raffle & silent auction opportunities. Learn more or register now at www.biama.org/golf
Now Taking Applications for Falmouth Road Race/Team BIA-MA!
Want to JOIN Team BIA-MA? For the 11th year BIA-MA is proud to partner with the ASICS Falmouth Road Race Numbers for Nonprofits Program. Applications will soon be available - watch this space! Race Day is Sunday, August 20, 2023
You can make a difference by running for Team BIA-MA or supporting our runners as they take on the 2023 ASICS Falmouth Road Race.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, 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
| Event | When | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 41st Annual Brain Injury Conference | Wednesday, March 29th & Thursday, March 30th | Join us for the 41st Annual Brain Injury Pre-Conference on Wednesday, March 29th &Conference on Thursday, March 30th being held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel. Learn more or register now at www.biama.org/annualconference |
| 2023 Annual Golf Classic | Monday, June 19th |
Registration is Open for the 2023 Annual Golf Tournament at The Haven Country Club in Boylston, MA. Learn more or register now at www.biama.org/golf |
| 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 |
| 2023 Falmouth Road Race | Sunday, August 20, | Want to JOIN Team BIA-MA? For the 11th year BIA-MA is proud to partner with the ASICS Falmouth Road Race Numbers for Nonprofits Program. Applications will soon be available. Learn more |
| 2023 CereBration Walk. Roll. | Saturday, September 23, | The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) is extremely proud to be hosting this IN-PERSON event at the Cape Cod Canal on Saturday, September 23rd! The Cere-Bration is a statewide celebration and fundraiser that will bring together individuals and teams to support those affected by brain injury, brain injury survivors to connect with others in their community, and BIA-MA to provide local awareness on the diverse needs of the brain injury community. Watch this space for more information. |
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