Debra Holloway, Author at Brain Injury Association of Virginia

Webinar registration is OPEN!

By Debra Holloway | February 13, 2020 |

Webinar registration is OPEN! February 26th at noon! Join us! Summer Zell will present: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis for Caregivers:Straightforward Strategies For Helping Your Loved-One Cope. What We Will Cover:1. The importance of having fun together.2. Figuring out why they are acting out.3. Spotting behavior patterns.4. Rewarding progress.5. Setting up the environment for success.Bring your…

Concussion Recovery Consumer Fact Sheet Testing

By Debra Holloway | January 30, 2020 |

Opportunity to Participate! Concussion Recovery Consumer Factsheet TestingThe NIDILRR-funded Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) is recruiting people with traumatic brain injuries and caregivers to provide feedback on a new factsheet on Concussion Recovery. Participants must be at least 18 years old to participate and will receive a $25 gift card for their time. For more information,…

Press Release

By Debra Holloway | January 22, 2020 |

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2020 Brain Injury Association of Virginia Responds to President’s Comments on Traumatic Brain Injuries The Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) joins the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) in criticizing President Donald Trump’s recent comments about brain injuries sustained by U.S. troops during the January 8 Iranian…

Caregiver Survey

By Debra Holloway | January 16, 2020 |

Through collaboration with the NYU School of Medicine (NYUSoM), the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is conducting a survey to learn about how families of individuals with brain injury experience positive outcomes as a result of being caregivers. The objective of this study is to develop a scale to measure posttraumatic growth in…

Project Achieve

By Debra Holloway | January 13, 2020 |

Looking for Participants! Project Achieve: This program provides specialized services to assist women student veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) who are enrolled in post-secondary education. Participants receive iPads and apps, individualized case management and vocational rehabilitation, and assistance with job placement and maintenance. To sign up or make a referral, go to www.centerontransition.org/achieve or…

Brain Injury Association of Virginia Selected as 2019 Winner for Two National Awards

By Debra Holloway | November 6, 2019 |

The Brain Injury Association of Virginia has been selected as the 2019 Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) winner for excellence in collaboration and in governance/management. The collaboration award recognizes excellence in working together with others to achieve meaningful work to advance an organization’s mission; the governance/management award recognizes excellence in association administration and development.…

Camp Bruce McCoy Director Receives Prestigious Occupational Therapy Award

By Debra Holloway | November 2, 2019 |

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…

Has traumatic brain injury changed what’s inside you or a loved one?

By Debra Holloway | October 25, 2019 |

If you or someone you care about has experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI) and is showing symptoms of aggression, agitation, or irritability, learn more about this research study of an investigational drug for behavioral problems due to TBI. To pre-qualify for this study, patients must: Be between 18 and 75 years old Have been diagnosed…

Stength-Based Parenting after Brain Injury Training Announced!

By Debra Holloway | October 18, 2019 |

Attend a free 3-hour training for Virginia’s civilians and veterans with TBI and their non-injured partners. Learn hands on tools to assist couples in positively changing the way families deal with the stress associated with brain injury. A gift card incentive of $200 for participants (one per couple) will be provided. Flyer with More Information

Electronic Visit Verification Update!

By Debra Holloway | September 26, 2019 |

The October 1 deadline is still in place with some changes! A Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) policy clarification has been issued stating that a transition period for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) will take place from October 1- January 1, 2020. During this period, providers will still be reimbursed if they do not…