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Brain Injury Advocates are Asking the Virginia General Assembly to Strengthen and Expand Services in 2025
The Need to Deliver Essential Services
As we diligently and successfully implement the 2024 DARS Workforce Retention and Strengthening and Expansion Funding, we've only just begun. We recognize that our growth brings with it critical ongoing needs. In many communities, the newly funded expansions are often the only source of rehabilitative services for those seeking to improve their recovery and quality of life. The first steps have been taken, now we must accommodate this growth.
We urge our legislators to continue investing in these essential services to meet the growing demand across Virginia and to ensure that those affected by brain injury receive the care they deserve.
Critical Work Remaining
Acquired brain injuries affect the lives of people of all ages. Anyone can experience a brain injury, but data indicates that some groups are at greater risk of dying from or experiencing long-term health problems after the injury.
Special Session Letters-Coming Soon for 2025
Virginia Brain Injury Fact Sheet
How many people are affected by brain injury? Where are gaps in services? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
Legislative Briefs-Coming Soon for 2025
The information that your legistlators need to see. Get the information about budget item numbers, statistics, and more.
Letter Writing Templates and Budget Conferee Addresses
Access addresses and templates for writing to the conferees at the House of Delegates and the Senate.
Advocacy Resources
Advocacy in Action Webinar
A shared goal: everyone in Virginia with a brain injury has access to local, ongoing, community-based support and services from an experienced brain injury provider.
Free Advocacy Webinar Archive
Going to talk to a legislator can be intimidating. View these six, 7 to 10 minute webinars from former Executive Director, Anne McDonnel that will walk you through the legislative process and set you up to be a confident advocate.
Self-Advocacy Toolkit
Self-advocacy may be difficult, but you are the expert in your lived experience! Download the free self-advocacy toolkit for resources, tools, and worksheets on becoming a better advocate!
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