Brain Injury Awareness Month!

 

It's Brain Injury Awareness Month!  Governor Henry McMaster has officially proclaimed March as Brain Injury Awareness Month in SC. Brain Injury Awareness Month is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting resources for individuals and families affected by brain injury. This month, BIASC will meet with legislators and staff to advance a resolution in the House and Senate, ensuring continued awareness and support for the brain injury community.  Here's how you can get involved: Join us in raising awareness and funds while having a great time during our Walk, Run & Roll for Brain Injury Awareness, March 23–29.  Share your Survivor Story and we'll feature you on our website, in our newsletter, or on social media.  Advocate for change by joining others at events like Disability Advocacy Day at the SC State House on March 18. Contact BIASC to find out how to assist with advocacy efforts.  Get started today and be a voice for brain injury! #MyBrainInjuryJourney "Brain injury is not a one-time event—it’s an ongoing journey. BIASC is committed to supporting survivors and their families every step of the way by providing education, resources, and a platform for their voices to be heard."  – Joyce Davis, Executive Director, BIASC March 23–29, 2025 Walk, Run & Roll Kickoff Event! Join us on March 23 at Bierkeller Columbia at Canalside for the 2025 Walk, Run & Roll for Brain Injury Awareness Kickoff—an exciting event featuring a group walk, run, or roll along the scenic Columbia Canal followed by a lively reception with food, drinks, raffles, DJ Preach Jacobs, and family-friendly fun. Gather your team, get moving, and help raise awareness and reach our $10,000 goal! Can’t make the kickoff? You can still participate anytime, anywhere from March 23–29. Register Now! Due to severe weather, Disability Advocacy Day at the SC State House has been rescheduled to March 18. Register Now!  Veterans Experience Action Center March 20–22 • SCNG Armory, 1328 Old Dairy Rd., Columbia Veterans and family members are invited to join BIASC's Veteran Outreach Coordinator, Mike Simmons at the 3rd annual Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC). The goal of the VEAC is to directly address the challenges and concerns faced by veterans by offering personalized, hands-on assistance with various VA services and benefits such as: VA Disability Compensation & Pension. On-Site C&P Exams. Veteran Readiness and Employment. Veteran Health Care Benefits. National Cemetery Administration. Download the details. Traumatic Brain Injury: A Guide for Caregivers of Service Members and Veterans Caring for a service member or veteran with a traumatic brain injury comes with unique challenges. This guide offers essential information to help caregivers navigate recovery, advocate for their loved ones, and care for themselves along the way. Download the Guide Now! Disability Celebration Day at the State Museum Participants can help create a 1,500-square-foot mural, enjoy sensory-friendly and ASL-interpreted shows, experience a silent disco, and so much more! Register Now! Meet Our New Yoga Instructor We’re thrilled to welcome Laura Holmes, founder of Recreate Yourself, LLC, as our new yoga instructor! A Licensed Recreational Therapist, Certified Brain Injury Specialist, and Love Your Brain Adaptive Yoga Certified Instructor, Laura helps individuals reclaim independence and joy through movement and meaningful activities. Join her for yoga on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. Register Now! 2025 Online BI Survivor Series Continues March 14 • 3–4:30 p.m. ET Organizing Your Life with a Brain Injury   • Tips for organizing your life after brain injury   • Learn about Marie Kondo and her method   • Approach decluttering/decluttering your home   • Breaking tasks into smaller pieces Register Now Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Join Able SC at the South Carolina State House on April 8th as we call on the state to unlock barriers, advocate for disability rights, and share our mission for a Barrier-Free SC! Register Now. REMINDERS Headstrong Hits Playlist  Submit your song suggestions for the playlist to be featured at the Walk, Run & Roll Kickoff event. Submit your song.   BIASC Quick Links Support groups for BI survivors and caregivers.  Keep up with all the happenings on our calendar of events.  Training Become a Certified Brain Injury Specialist! April 2–30 Acquiring a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) credential is the next step in ensuring you remain a valuable, marketable, and well-informed asset in brain injury services.  Register Now!

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