JULY 2021
Last Day Lagniappe
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In light of the rapid surge of COVID-19 cases around the state and our concern about the health and wellbeing of all involved with our conference, we have decided to postpone the event to MARCH 2022. Exact date will be announced soon!
We are extremely disappointed to have to postpone the conference as we were very excited about being together again and sharing a great conference with everyone. However, we feel this is the responsible thing to do at this time.
If you reserved a hotel room at the host hotel under the BIALA block, your room will be cancelled and refunded. If you did not reserve your room through the BIALA block, you will need to call and cancel:
(504) 467-3111.
As for registration, if you would like to remain registered for the March 2022 conference, you do not need to do anything at this time. Between now and a week before the conference, if something changes and you are unable to attend, we will be happy to issue you a full refund.
If you want a refund NOW, please email the name you registered under to: kim@biala.org.
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THANK YOU TO OUR LEGACY / PRESENTING SPONSORS...
Gulf States Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Neuro RehabCare
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THANK YOU TO OUR
PLATINUM, GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE SPONSORS!
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August 4th: 1 pm TBI Virtual Peer Group via Zoom(email: info@biala.org for details)
August 13th -14th: 13th Annual Conference, Kenner, LA
August 17th: 4 pm SCI Peer Group via Zoom (email: info@biala.org for details)
October 23rd: Ms. Wheelchair Louisiana Competition, Baton Rouge, LA
November 6th: Survivor Saturday Event / Waddill Wildlife Refuge, Baton Rouge
January 15th, 2022: Mardi Gras Dance Brawl, New Orleans, LA
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Have your sleeping habits changed after brain injury? Many people with brain injuries suffer from sleep disturbances. Watch BIAA's free Butch Alterman Memorial Webinar on Sleep and Brain Injury to hear about sleep’s role in brain injury recovery, types of sleep disorders, and why sleep is critical to your brain health.
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Are You Interested in being the 2022 Ms. Wheelchair Louisiana? |
Ms. Wheelchair Louisiana (MWLA) is a competition that provides an opportunity for women who utilize wheelchairs to educate and advocate for individuals with disabilities around the state. The winner represents Louisiana at the Ms. Wheelchair America competition. Interested in becoming a contestant?
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Current Issue of THE Challenge! magazine now available for
FREE download...
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The latest issue of THE Challenge! magazine published by the Brain Injury Association of America is now available for free download. This edition describes health challenges after brain injury and features articles on fatigue, hormone issues, gastrointestinal challenges, and the vestibular system.
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NEW MOBILITY MAGAZINE... FREE Subscription Available |
A colorful, award-winning lifestyle magazine, New Mobility encourages the integration of active wheelchair users into mainstream society with articles on health, advocacy, travel, employment, relationships, recreation, media, products and more. Ninety percent of its writers live with disabilities, creating a vibrant culture of disability journalism, philosophy and advocacy within each monthly edition. As the official publication of United Spinal Association, New Mobility advances the organization’s mission to improve quality of life of people with spinal cord injuries and disorders by highlighting member opportunities for further education, peer support and community involvement. CLICK HERE FOR FREE SUBSCRIPTION
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Thank you to The Brain Injury Association of America for providing this free guide for coping with mild TBI.
The days, weeks, and months following a brain injury can feel emotional, overwhelming, and confusing. Having resources that provide useful information make the journey to recovery just a little bit easier. I Have a What?! A Guide for Coping with Mild TBIreviews concussion (or mild traumatic brain injury), discusses common symptoms you might experience, and includes tools you can use after injury.
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Exercise and Fitness After Spinal Cord Injury
This 19-minute video features individuals with SCI who share their fitness routines and explain how exercise has improved their quality of life. The video also includes expert input from health care professionals at the University of Pittsburgh Model Center on Spinal Cord Injury, who provide clinical insights on the importance of fitness and physical health after SCI. Thank you to the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center for providing the video.
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Are you an individual or know an individual who sustained a traumatic brain and/or spinal cord injury? The Louisiana Department of Health through the Office of Aging and Adult Services offers assistance through the Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Program.
View video below for details.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS |
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EXTRA THANKS TO OUR
LEGACY & PLATINUM SPONSORS
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