Posts by Kathy Baba

Thanks to the advocacy efforts of the Brain Injury Association (BIAV), local BI providers and our friends/supporters within the brain injury community, our collective voices were heard at the State Capitol. BIAV has been awarded an additional $223,000 in state funding to fulfil our commitment to serve all areas within the Commonwealth of Virginia with excellent,…

BIAV is pleased to announce a Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors and two of our Standing Committees of the Board. We are as strong and well-respected as we are, because we have had phenomenal board and committee volunteers leading us for decades. BIAV is currently seeking to fill three at-large positions on the…

It’s officially summer! Whether preparing for days at the pool, vacations, riding bikes around the neighborhood, or staying cool in the AC, staying safe is essential. Heat sensitivity is very normal after a brain injury, but it is incredibly dangerous because it could lead to a heat stroke. Brain injuries can cause your brain not…

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The Brain Injury Association of Virginia is thrilled to announce an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Community Engagement Specialist. This role involves raising public awareness about brain injuries and collaborating with brain injury survivors, their caregivers, family members, community agencies, and healthcare professionals. The goal is to enhance the quality of life for those…

The Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) has partnered with the Sheltering Arms Institute (SAI), which features a 24-bed brain injury (BI) unit and a stroke rehabilitation unit. Recognizing the long-term care needs of these patients after discharge, BIAV has established a support network for patients and caregivers. As a preferred community partner of SAI,…

The Social Security Administration is finalizing its proposed regulation to revise the period it considers when determining whether an individual’s past work is relevant for making disability determinations and decisions. Read more about this rule here.

The Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) announces the departure of the Executive Director, David DeBiasi, effective March 11, 2024. We wish him the best in his future endeavors. After careful consideration and with a focus on BIAV’s values and mission to serve the people of the Commonwealth affected by brain injury, the BIAV Board…

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2024(Hearings begin at 10:00 a.m.) The purpose of the hearings is to receive comments on the Governor’s proposed 2024-26 biennial state budget.  All public hearings will be held virtually.  There will be four separate virtual hearings with legislators from each region participating as follows:           Northern Virginia         Western Virginia…

Program Development and Timeline DMAS anticipates the implementation of brain injury services TCM occurring in two phases, provider enrollment and referral/authorization. Provider Enrollment began in August 2023 and DMAS anticipates individuals will be able to access and begin services in January 2024. https://vamedicaid.dmas.virginia.gov/bulletin/delay-implementation-brain-injury-services-case-management-service