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Caregiver in Need of Support? Nov. 10 • 6:30–7:30 p.m. The Statewide Neuro Caregiver Support Group gives caregivers across South Carolina an opportunity to share experiences, learn from others, and discuss the challenges of caregiving. Register Now Meets virtually on the second Tuesday of each month. Register once to attend recurring meetings.  View All Support Groups Share Your Story: Life After an Opioid Overdose An opioid overdose can cause a brain injury with lasting effects. BIASC is seeking overdose survivors and family members who are willing to share their experiences for a new statewide awareness campaign. Your response will remain confidential, and submitting a story does not commit you to participating. Share Your Story Join Thrive Together! Healthy Holiday Boundaries: Finding Balance After Brain Injury Dec. 1 • 10–11 a.m. Join Thrive Together for a special presentation with Teresa Satterfield, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer (CBIST), on setting healthy holiday boundaries for brain injury survivors and caregivers. Learn More & Join the Conversation This Month at BrainStorm: More Than Grateful Nov. 18 • 6:30–8 p.m. Finding Gratitude After Brain Injury.  Gratitude is often associated with happiness, but after brain injury, it can feel complicated or out of reach. This month, we’ll explore what it means to be “more than grateful” and how to appreciate what matters while acknowledging the ongoing challenges of recovery. Register Now Meets virtually on the third Wednesday of each month. Register once to attend recurring meetings. BIASC Recognized for Advocacy Efforts BIASC received the 2026 Award of Excellence for Advocacy at the Brain Injury Association of America's Affiliate Leadership Conference in Fort Lauderdale on September 30. To everyone who answered our calls to contact legislators, shared our messages, or told their story: Thank you. You helped make this possible. Read More Brain Injury Survivor Series Nov. 13 • 3–4:30 p.m. ET Join the Brain Injury Hope Foundation on Zoom for a virtual panel with specialists from CU Anschutz and CommonSpirit. They’ll discuss their areas of expertise in brain injury and stroke. Learn More & Register Coming Soon! Midlands/Upstate 2026 Caregiver Summit Don't forget to register for, The Respite Coalition Upstate & Midlands Caregiver Summits provide encouragement, practical resources, and meaningful connections with others who understand. Choose the location that works best for you! Upstate Nov. 6 • 3–7 p.m. Kroc Center Greenville   Midlands Nov. 21 • 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn - Northeast Research Opportunity: Helping Improve Brain Injury Support for Hispanic/Latino Adult Researchers are seeking Spanish-speaking Hispanic/Latino adults who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to participate in a virtual study to improve the Brain Injury Coping Skills (BICS) program and make it more culturally and linguistically appropriate. If you're between 18 and 60 years old and experienced a TBI at least six months ago, email Amanda at amamelto@iu.edu to see if you qualify.

SC Department of Transportation Transit Survey The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking input from South Carolinians about their public transportation needs. This short survey will help inform decisions about local transit services and how they can be improved. A public information meeting will also be held Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m. Complete the Survey BIASC Quick Links BI Survivor Resources Support Groups – Virtual and In-Person Thrive Together Tuesdays SC State Museum Accessibility Mornings 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  Vision Therapy Institute    National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Columbia