At camp, we do a lot of things that to my face, smiles each one brings. Survivors of T.B.I., need some joy. It helps us victims to be happy and makes sure that our lives are snappy. For fun, I’m looking for, “The Real McCoy.” I hope we’ll do some nature study. If so,…
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Photo of camper & Emily! My name is Emily Silva and I am graduating from the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program at Virginia Commonwealth University in May of 2022. I have just completed my doctoral capstone project with BIAV to support and enhance its longest-running program, Camp Bruce McCoy. However, my time with BIAV extends…
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The Award of Merit is the highest honor given by the Virginia Occupational Therapy Association; it recognizes OT’s who have made outstanding contributions to occupational therapy scholarship and practice. This year, Lauren Carter-Smith was the deserving recipient. She was nominated by a co-worker, who said, “Enough cannot be said about what Lauren does for the…
Read MoreCamp Counselor & Personal Attendant Application Apply The Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV), a non-profit organization serving survivors of brain injuries, will conduct the 41st year of Camp Bruce McCoy from May 18th – June 1st at the Triple-R Ranch in Chesapeake, VA. Forty or more survivors, age 18 and older, will be served…
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Camp Bruce McCoy Camp Bruce McCoy is the highlight of our year. It provides fun, safety, and total relaxation for the camper and the caregivers of the camper. Every year it gets better and better if that is possible. The staff is full of love and excitement for the campers. They are like our family…
Read MoreMy name is Kailee Boedeker, and I’ve been working as a volunteer for the Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) for the last several months. My involvement with BIAV began when I accepted a life-guarding opportunity offered to me for Camp Bruce McCoy in 2014. In 2015, I was given the responsibility of being lead female…
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2023 Mission Report 2023: A Year of Progress 2023 was a year filled with promise, passage, and progress for the Brain Injury Association of Virginia. While continuing to provide the important vision and leadership so many count on us for, we transitioned to a new staff leader, embraced the opportunity to restructure our staff, and…
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This post was written by BIAV’s Executive Director Anne McDonnell. I’m not sure how many of you know that before I became Executive Director of BIAV, I worked as an Occupational Therapist at Sheltering Arms Hospital; for more than 15 years, I worked exclusively with brain injury patients on their road to rehabilitation. From acute…
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“According to one definition, a Legacy is usually established upon a lifetime of good works to make life better for others and is connected to stories, traditions, memories, hopes and dreams. What grabs me about this definition is not that a legacy is left behind for others to be viewed in the rather small rear…
Read MoreWeinstock Award The Weinstock Award was established in 2006 in honor of Harry Weinstock, a former BIAV Executive Director and employee for 16 years. Harry was dedicated to helping individuals and their families navigate life after a brain injury and to improving and increasing services and supports available to them. The Weinstock award is given…
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