What’s the news?
The West Virginia
University Center for Excellence in Disabilities is joining forces with the
Brain Injury Association of America to educate the public about the incidence
of brain injury and the needs of people with brain injuries and their families
during the month of March as National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Quotes and Comments:
“Traumatic brain
injuries occur much more often than we realize. It is very important for
survivors to have the resources that they need after they are discharged from the
medical setting. For example, concussions are a form of TBI and we are joining
forces with other partners in West Virginia to work on protocols that help
students and teachers know the impact that a concussion can have on a student’s
learning once they are leaving medical care and are returning to the classroom.”
—Teresa McCourt, CED assistant
director who oversees the TBI program.
The CED’s TBI program is coordinating a conference on May 10-12th in Flatwoods, for survivors, caregivers and professionals with special Saturday sessions for teachers, survivors and caregivers who cannot attend during weekdays.
Target Audiences:
• Individuals who have sustained brain
injuries (survivors)
• Survivors’ families
• Teachers
• Professionals who may encounter clients and families
Resources:
WVU Center
for Excellence in Disabilities
-WVU-
md/03/15/18
CONTACT: Melina Danko
Communications Manager
Center for Excellence in Disabilities
304.293.4265; mdanko@hsc.wvu.edu
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