BrainStorm invites young adult participation.

 

What does it mean to figure out who you are after brain injury? How do relationships change? What happens when life looks different from what you expected? BrainStorm is a monthly online group for young adults ages 18–29 to talk about the questions and experiences that come with navigating young adulthood after brain injury. Each meeting starts with a topic, but the conversation is shaped by the people in the room. Explore BrainStorm Why Is Sleep So Difficult After Brain Injury? Oct. 6 • 10 a.m. Join Dr. Lindsay Mohney for a special presentation as part of Thrive Together, BIASC’s weekly program every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Sleep challenges are common after brain injury and can affect energy, concentration, memory, mood, and daily life. Dr. Mohney will discuss how brain injury affects sleep, why quality sleep matters during recovery,  and practical strategies to improve rest. Explore Thrive Together Midlands/Upstate 2026 Caregiver Summit The Respite Coalition Upstate & Midlands Caregiver Summits provide encouragement, practical resources, and meaningful connections with others who understand. Choose the location that's right for you & register today! Upstate Nov. 6 • 3 — 7 p.m. Kroc Center Greenville   Midlands Nov. 21 • 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn - Northeast Join the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) for a half-day virtual symposium exploring the physical, cognitive, emotional, and relationship challenges that can follow a stroke. This virtual event is designed for stroke survivors, caregivers, family members, and professionals who want to better understand the many dimensions of life after stroke. Survivors & Caregivers: FREE Professionals: $75 individual / $150 group Continuing Education: 4 ACBIS CEs available with professional registration Register Now! Ready to become a Trailblazer? Learn More   Able SC and the South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council are offering a FREE online Community Leadership Academy Trailblazers course for new and emerging leaders! This interactive, four-week course is designed for people with disabilities, family members, direct support professionals, and community leaders who want to strengthen their skills in leadership, communication, disability rights, and create positive change in their communities. Mondays, Oct. 12 – Nov. 2 6—7:30 p.m. Brain Injury Research Survey Help the Illinois Institute of Technology improve its quality-of-life research with a 20-minute questionnaire. Your response can help improve support services for brain injury survivors. Participants have the chance to win a $25 gift card. Participate in the survey.

BIASC Quick Links BI Survivor Resources Support Groups – Virtual and In-Person Thrive Together Tuesdays SC State Museum Accessibility Mornings 2026 Online BI Survivor Series Keep up with all the happenings on our calendar of events.

Community Sponsors enable BIASC to provide vital services and programs to individuals navigating life after brain injury. Find out how your organization can get involved. Heart of the Carolinas  •  Rosen Hagood Attorneys Larry Lucas State Farm Agency  •  Coastal Carolina National Bank   National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Columbia