Brain Injury Association of South Carolina, Focus Foward Newsletter

 

Make your plans now to join us and Able SC at the South Carolina State House as we call on the state to Unlock Barriers, advocate for disability rights, and advocate for a Barrier-Free SC!   Tues. April 8 • 10 a.m.–12 p.m. South Carolina Statehouse North Steps 1100 Gervais Street • Columbia, SC Register Now Walk, Run & Roll Wrap Up Over 200 participants from across the state joined in the 2025 Walk, Run & Roll for Brain Injury Awareness, helping us to exceed our goal of raising $10,000 for BI prevention, research, education, and advocacy. Thank you! Check out the photo gallery on our website.  Don't forget to tune into the Headstrong Hits playlist curated by BI survivors and featured at the Walk, Run & Roll Kickoff in Columbia, SC.  Free Narcan Available  Research shows that individuals with TBI may be especially vulnerable to opioid use disorder and its consequences. To help prevent overdose deaths, BIASC is offering free Narcan to those in need. Contact samone@biaofsc.com today to request your free Narcan and help protect our community. Free Training for People with Disabilities Build your independent living skills and understand ways to take care of yourself and your health.  In Person April 15 • 3 p.m. • Columbia and Greenville Able SC Offices Virtual  April 16 • 3 p.m. Learn More and Register. Accessibility Morning: Meet and Greet with Peter Rabbit Sat. April 12 • 9–11 a.m. Free access to the SC State Museum is available for families of children, teenagers, young adults, and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly, and disability-adapted experience. Learn More. Survivor Story: Mitchell Driggers After a devastating traumatic brain injury, Mitchell's life seemed uncertain, but his wife, Meike, refused to give up hope. With unwavering love and determination, she became his biggest advocate, helping him through every step of his long recovery. Their journey is a testament to the power of resilience, love, and the miraculous bond that helped them both overcome the impossible. Read their story. Want to be featured on our website, in this newsletter, or on social media? Submit your Survivor Story now. 2025 Online BI Survivor Series Continues April 11 • 3–4:30 p.m. ET Family Dynamics and Your Brain Injury Explore ideas that help BI Survivors and family members communicate and understand how to support each other after a brain injury. Register Now Save the Date! Life with Brain Injury Annual Conference!  Aug. 1, 2025 Columbia, SC  BIASC Quick Links Support groups for BI survivors and caregivers.  Keep up with all the happenings on our calendar of events.  Webinars

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? How Neighborhood Factors Affect Life After TBI April 10 • 3 p.m. Includes 1 ACBIS CEU Register Now Silent Struggles: TBI and Mental Health in Law Enforcement May 13 • 3 p.m. Includes 1 ACBIS CEU Register Now!

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