JUNE 2021
Last Day Lagniappe
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THANK YOU TO OUR LEGACY / PRESENTING SPONSORS...
Gulf States Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
AND
Neuro RehabCare
THANK YOU TO OUR
PLATINUM,GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE SPONSORS!
JOIN OUR ORGANIZATION FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE ACCESSIBLE VAN!
Thanks to Adaptive Vans in Tucker, Georgia, Clint Cook, the founder of Spinal Cord Injury USA (SCI USA) and the Atlanta Chapter of United Spinal Association President has been working on a van giveaway. 

They have graciously received a donation of a factory reconditioned and serviced 2008 Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible van. They are going to be giving it away at the end of August, 2021.The drawing for this giveaway is open to anyone in the United States excluding Hawaii and Alaska. The van will be personally driven and delivered to the winner. 

If you are a member of our organization, you can register for the van giveaway
HERE.

July 13th: 4 pm SCI Virtual Peer Group via Zoom (email info@biala.org for details)

August 4th: 1 pm TBI Virtual Peer Group via Zoom (email info@biala.org for details)

August 13th -14th: 13th Annual Conference, Kenner, LA

October 22nd - 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
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?

To learn more about the MWLA program, VISIT OUR WEBSITE HERE

TBI TALK

The Brain Injury Association of America
has been publishing 
The Challenge! Magazine for 30 years. 
THE Challenge! has been a go-to source for public policy news, research, medical advances, legal and financial issues, and inspiring stories of recovery.​

Fantastic articles are in the newest edition including Self Awareness Issues after TBI, Understanding Social and Pragmatic Communication Following a Brain Injury, and Brain Injury and Deficits in Initiation.
To download the most recent edition, 
SCI SEGMENT

In June, members of our organization participated in a virtual Roll on Capitol Hill, an annual legislative advocacy event that addresses issues that impact the health, independence and quality of life of individuals living with not only spinal cord injuries and disorders but many disabilities. The issues we discussed included Accessible, Affordable Internet for All, Disability Access to Transportation, Expanded Telehealth Access, and Home and Community Based Services. Interested in learning more? View Issues Sheet Here

As the Louisiana Chapter of United Spinal Association, we are joining in the celebration of our national organization's 75th anniversary... and working to Build an Inclusive World. . Help us reach our goal of adding 75 new members. The larger advocacy base we have, the more impactful our organizations can be. ANYONE can become a member of United Spinal Association, and this FREE membership automatically makes you a member of OUR STATE organization. In celebration, MEMBERS can enter to win wonderful prizes throughout the year. Membership is FREE, and you will receive a copy of New Mobility Magazine. Be sure to choose Louisiana as your state!
WAYS WE CAN HELP
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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Motivational Moment
EXTRA THANKS TO OUR
LEGACY & PLATINUM SPONSORS