Brain
Injury
Education & Advocacy |
Please Note: The list below is provided as a convenience for the public and does not imply Origami sponsorship or approval of any of these sites. When you access one of the sites, you are leaving the Origami website.
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http://www.biausa.org
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Brain
Injury Association of America acts as a clearinghouse
of community service information and resources, participates
in legislative advocacy, facilitates prevention awareness,
hosts educational programs and encourages research. |
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Also see http://www.michigan.gov/disabilityresources |
Official State of Michigan Website contains educational resources relating to TBI and Long Term Care issues. |
http//:www.nashia.org |
National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) programs and services assist state government in promoting partnerships and building systems to meet the needs of individuals with brain injury and their families. |
| Books for Familes and Survivors |
A list of TBI related books compiled by the husband of a TBI survivor. |
| http://www.protect-no-fault.com |
Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN) is a broad-based coalition to preserve the integrity of Michigan's model No-Fault insurance system. |
| http://www.neuroskills.com
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The Centre for Neuro Skills web site
offers news and education, research, tools and directories
for individuals and families affected by traumatic brain
injury. |
| http://www.headinjury.com
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The
Head Injury Hotline provides difficult to find information
about brain injury. |
| http://www.neurologychannel.com
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The
Neurology Channel lists information on practitioners,
conditions, treatment options and resources related to
neurology. |
http://www.tbiguide.com |
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SURVIVAL GUIDE - By Dr. Glen Johnson, Clinical Neuropsychologist; Clinical Director of the Neuro-Recovery Head Injury Program |
http://www.neuro.pmr.vcu.edu/faq/FAQ.htm
http:..www.biami.org
http:www.ninds.nih.ogv/index.htm
http://www.queendom.com/mindgames/jigsaw/index.html
A Family Guide |
National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association of Michigan: Provides education, support, advocacy and research.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Qeendom is an internet magazine that provides interactive avenue for self exploration with a healthy dose of fun.
Understanding Brain Injury: A Family Guide
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www.braininjury.com |
A medical, legal, and informational resource for persons dealing with traumatic brain injury (TBI) |
www.waiting.com |
An information resource developed by those whose lives have been changed by brain injury. |
www.birf.info |
The mission of the Brain Injury Rescource Foundation is to provide education, advocacy, and support for persons affected by brain injury. |
| www.msu.edu/~big |
Big Injury Group is tailored for university students who are survivors of brain injury; however outside participation in BIG is welcome. |
http://www.aota.org/featured/area6/links/link02f.asp
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Tramatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Effects and Intervention |
| www.disaboom.com/ |
Disaboom.com was founded by Dr. J. Glen House, a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation who is also a quadriplegic. His firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and those whose lives they touch has driven the Disaboom.com mission: to create the first comprehensive, evolving source of information, insight, and personal engagement for the disability community. |
| General |
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| http://www.nih.gov
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The
National Institutes of Health distributes general
health information. |
| http://www.naric.com
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The
National Rehabilitation Information Center has a
database of 60,000 resources for individuals to access.
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| http://www.ntwh.org
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National
Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped provides professional
theater training to talented adults with disabilities
so they may pursue success in professional theater or
enhance their chances in the wider workplace. |
| http://www.drkoop.com |
Dr.
Koop's web site
includes a variety of useful health information. |
| http://www.webmd.com
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WebMD is one of the leading providers
of online information, research, educational services
and communities for physicians and consumers. |
| http://www.claudiaosborn.com |
Claudia
Osborn Official Site links to a survivor's page who
wrote a book that chronicles her experiences living with
traumatic brain injury. |
| http://wandernick.blogspot.com |
This is a previous student from MSU who is now an Olympic competitor. Good inspiration for those with disabilities/abilities.
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| Equipment |
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| http://airwayoxygen.com |
Airway
Oxygen can provide for all your home medical oxygen
therapy needs as well as everything from hospital beds
to bath seats. |
| http://www.abledata.com
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Able
Data provides information on assistive technology
and rehabilitation equipment. It contains information
on more than 25,000 assistive technology products, including
price and company information. |
| http://comnet.org/kenny/eq_index.html |
Equipment
Connection is the source that brings buyers and
sellers together. Need equipment such as a walker, hospital
bed, wheelchair? Have adaptive equipment to sell?
Here's a partial listing of what this resource has to
offer: Commodes, lift chairs, motorized carts, pediatric
equipment, ramps, bathroom equipment, vans, cars, driving
aids.
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| www.sammonspreston.com |
Products that make your life a little easier, from houshold helpers and dressing aids to personal care items. |
