Month: October 2019

Community Services after Brain Injury

By Lauren Costello / October 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Community Services after Brain Injury

Individuals living with brain injury may feel isolated or confused about what services might help them live their fullest life. Each have different eligibility or criteria for acceptance. Be sure…

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Frequently Asked Questions

By Lauren Costello / October 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Frequently Asked Questions

How does a brain injury affect the individual? The family? A brain injury is something that is often unexpected and its effect on a person work the same way. Due…

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Crisis Intervention after Brain Injury

By Lauren Costello / October 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Crisis Intervention after Brain Injury

Differences after a brain injury may mean that a person may be more likely to experience a “crisis” situation. A crisis is really a subjective experience, varying from person to…

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What is a Brain Injury? Overview

By Lauren Costello / October 21, 2019 / Comments Off on What is a Brain Injury? Overview

An acquired brain injury, or ABI, is an injury after birth that is not hereditary, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma. When the head is hit or the brain is…

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Tips when Visiting your Legislators

By Lauren Costello / October 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Tips when Visiting your Legislators

1. Dress professionally Think about if you were meeting someone for the first time and their clothes had holes, stains, or were unkempt. It may be more difficult to pay…

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When Writing or Calling your Legislators

By Lauren Costello / October 21, 2019 / Comments Off on When Writing or Calling your Legislators

Keep it brief Strive to keep your letter close to a single page addressing one issue or bill. If you are referring to bills, do so by number, title, and…

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Contacting Your Legislator

By Lauren Costello / October 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Contacting Your Legislator

What is Advocacy? The act of speaking up and taking action is called advocacy. Services for individuals living with brain injury are often determined by decisions made at the legislative level…

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