Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado

Meet another one of our speakers for the Leading the Way Brain Injury Conference! Register now at https://lnkd.in/gg7dwPdm Judy Dettmer has been working in the field of brain injury for over 30 years, and is a Director at the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA). Ms. Dettmer has provided technical assistance to numerous states including but not limited to; screening on brain injury, developing infrastructure within state systems such as departments of education, criminal and juvenile justice, and in developing and managing advisory boards and councils. Highlighting her years of expertise working at the intersection of brain injury and mental health, Judy will explain the prevalence of co-occurring conditions following brain injury, highlight the importance of screening in behavioral health settings, and provide tools for supporting individuals with co-occurring brain injury and behavioral health conditions. Attendees will learn tools designed to improve outcomes for individuals with brain injury and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.

Meet another one of our speakers for the Leading the Way Brain Injury Conference! Register now at https://lnkd.in/gg7dwPdm CDR Selena Bobula is the Director at Intrepid Spirit Center in Fort Carson, CO. She received a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010. She served in Chinle and Pinon, AZ, in the heart of the Navajo Nation from 2011-2016 where she led the Neurologic Special Interest Group for Navajo Area, started a Concussion Task force, and consulted Urgent Care Clinics for patients with acute dizziness. Alongside members of her team of experts, CDR Selena Bobula will define brain injury services available across the military setting, describe the interdisciplinary treatment program at the highly regarded Intrepid Spirit Center - Fort Carson, and provide cultural considerations for working with military service members living with brain injury.

It is finally time for us to start sharing the speakers for the Leading the Way Brain Injury Conference! Make sure to follow us to see all the possible sessions you could attend. And make sure to register now through at https://lnkd.in/gg7dwPdm Dr. Amanda Kelly is the President & CEO of Firefly Autism and Co-Founder of the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce (CNDCC). She is also certified as a doctoral level Board Certified Behavior Analyst? (BCBA-D); passionate about neurodiversity affirming, values-based, and trauma informed approaches. An expert in working with neurodiverse populations, Dr. Kelly will identify key strategies for adapting recruitment, hiring, and onboarding practices to be inclusive of individuals with brain injury, discuss neuro-inclusive practices that promote retention and career advancement for people with brain injuries, and provide the audience with practical tools and resources to assess and improve workplace outcomes for survivors of a brain injury.

We are excited to announce that effective January 1st, 2025, the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado (BIAC) will officially become the Brain Injury Association of Colorado. After many years as an affiliate member of the United States Brain Injury Alliance (USBIA), that organization is dissolving. As a result of this change, we’re thrilled to share that we’ll be joining the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) as an affiliate. This new partnership will strengthen our ability to engage in the national conversation about brain injury, and we look forward to contributing to BIAA’s priorities and initiatives. Our commitment to serving the people of Colorado. This transition will have no impact on the services we offer across the state. We remain dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by brain injury through the programs and resources you’ve come to rely on. We are excited for this new chapter and continue to be here for you every step of the way.

We are looking for 2 In Person Resource Facilitators at Valor on the Fax to join our Team and to help us live our mission. As a Brain Injury Resource Facilitator at Valor on the Fax, you will play a key role in supporting residents who are living with brain injuries through personalized guidance, resources, and emotional support. Your goal is to empower residents with the tools and knowledge they need to enhance their quality of life, regain independence, and foster a sense of hope and resilience. If you are interested in joining the BIAC team through this opportunity, please apply by using the link below, or share with anyone in your networks.

Early Giving for Colorado Gives Day has begun! You can join the statewide movement and make a big impact in your community. This year, Colorado Gives Day is on December 10, and it’s easily the best day to give! From November 1 through December 10, every donation you make will be boosted with a $1M+ Incentive Fund, made possible by Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank. Each nonprofit will receive a share of the fund based on their percentage of the total raised. Plus, if you set up a new monthly donation, Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first monthly donation up to $100 and up to $250,000 in total across all organizations! This is a fantastic opportunity to double your impact and support our efforts to support brain injury survivors across the state. Learn more about how to give at https://lnkd.in/gKxruhwD

Registration is open for Leading The Way Brain Injury Conference! This conference is designed for professionals working with survivors of a brain injury. The conference will address the intersections between brain injury, mental health, homelessness, legal involvement, employment, and military service, featuring speakers who are Leading The Way as experts in these fields. Attendees will leave with tangible knowledge on how to support survivors experiencing these challenges. Register now at https://tr.ee/4eVpKxW1hk