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March 2021

Last Day Lagniappe

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LAST DAY OF BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH

#morethanmybraininjury

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Kenny, Nicole, Curtis, and Brandon are

#morethanmybraininjury

TONIGHT AT 6 PM CST...

FREE VIRTUAL SCREENING OF

"MY ASCENSION"

FREE EVENT - REGISTER NOW

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"My Ascension" for Suicide Prevention - Film Trailer

PEER MENTOR PROGRAM UPDATE

On March 6th, we held a Peer Mentor Training where 24 dedicated individuals spent their day engaging in the training. Our sincere thanks goes out to these individuals, and to Lindsey Elliott, Director of Member Initiatives, United Spinal Association for conducting a fantastic training.

Peer mentoring provides individuals and caregivers the opportunity to learn from those who have successfully adapted to and/or navigated similar experiences. Peer mentors provide education, guidance, support ,and opportunities to these individuals while exposing them to strategies that are new and beneficial. Peer mentors can assist peers in setting and achieving SMART (Specific,Manageable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely) Goals. Peer mentoring can empower others going through challenging times by assisting them in adapting to life with a disability while bringing them hope.

If you are interested in learning more or requesting a mentor, click on the tab below.

LEARN MORE HERE

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

TOGETHER TOWARD TOMORROW...

13TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

August 13-14, 2021

Doubletree New Orleans Airport,

Kenner, LA

(Plans are to hold event in person but will switch to virtual if necessary)

VIEW DETAILS & REGISTER HERE

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Free Webinar for For Individuals Living with Brain Injuries and/or Caregivers

Do you have questions about spasticity and how it can impact individuals with brain injury? Join Laura Wiggs, PT, NCS, CBIS April 15 for a free, live webinar on the importance of physical therapy interventions and medical considerations for spasticity.

Thursday, April 15 at 2 p.m. CST

SAVE YOUR SPOT

Dates Worth Saving:

March 31st: "My Ascension" Free Virtual Screening*

April 7th: TBI Virtual Support Group*

April 13th: Virtual Exercise Class for Brain Injury*

April 20th : SCI Virtual Support Group*

April 26th: Virtual Exercise Class for Spinal Cord Injury*

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

*flyers below

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.

Learn about Louisiana's Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Program

QUICK LINKS

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MONTHLY VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS

United Spinal Association offers numerous virtual events throughout the month including Social Hours, Lunch and Learns on Nutrition, Support for Newly Injured, Pathways to Employment and so much more. Anyone is welcome to participate.

SEE CALENDAR OF EVENTS HERE

FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH

BRAIN INJURY

FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH

SPINAL CORD INJURY

TBI TALK

MARCH IS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH

What exactly is a brain injury, and are there ways you can prevent, or at least lower your risk, of sustaining one?

There are a number of factors that could increase your risk of sustaining a brain injury. Click on the link below to learn more, including risk factors, and ways to prevent a brain injury.

Prevention of a brain injury is key!

LEARN MORE HERE

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