TBI INFORMATION ON THE WEB Compiled by Project BRAIN The Brain Injury Association of America (BIA) http://www.biausa.org Family Helpline: 1-800-444-6443 This site includes information about traumatic brain injury as it relates to the following: prevention, advocacy, education, rehabilitation, and research. It is a helpful site for survivors, family members, and professionals who support the TBI population. Tennessee Traumatic Brain Injury Program/ http://www.state.tn.us/health TN Health Department TBI Clearinghouse: 1-800-882-0611 From the TN Dept. of Health site, click on Fact Sheets, Traumatic Brain Injury. A summary of the incidence and prevalence for TBI is given, along with a synopsis of program services. Tennessee Disability Coalition http://www.tndisability.org Voice: (615) 383-9442 TTY: (615) 292-7790 The Coalition focuses on legislative and administrative supports that improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. Project BRAIN (Brain Resource and Information Network Voice: (615) 383-9442 TTY: (615) 292-7790 http://www.tndisability.org/brain
Family Voices of Tennessee http://www.tndisability.org/familyvoices Toll free family line: 1-888-643-7811 Part of a national grassroots network of families and friends speaking on behalf of children with special health care needs. TN Department of Education/ Division of Special Education (615) 741-2851 Nashville, TN http://www.state.tn.us/education/speced/
Lash and Associates Publishing/Training http://www.lapublishing.com Voice: (919) 562-0015 This site provides information and materials written by teachers, therapists, and parents. There is a monthly special, offering discount pricing on a select publication. Click on “Resource Links” for an extensive listing of informative websites Brain Injury Association of TN BIAT (615) 248-5878 Nashville, TN http://www.biaoftn.org Family Helpline 1-877-757-2428
Traumatic Brain Injury Technical Assistance Center http://www.tbitac.org This technical assistance center was established as a resource for states that are trying to establish or build upon services available for individuals with TBI. The site features a list of TBI state grant participants along with their grant objectives, a "toolbox" of materials on developing and implementing TBI services, and much more related information.
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National Information Center for Children and http://www.nichcy.org Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) Voice/TTY: 1-800-695-0285 A very informative website including information on many disabilities and links to other disability resources on the web. For information on TBI, go to publications/ fact sheets/ traumatic brain injury for a concise summary of TBI as it affects children and youth. National Pediatric Trauma Registry (NPTR) http://www.nemc.org/rehab/Default.asp Voice: (617) 636-5031 The National Pediatric Trauma Registry was established in 1985 to study the etiology of pediatric trauma and its consequences. National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury http://www.neuro.pmr.vcu.edu This website contains more information on TBI research, prevention, and resources. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dacrrdp/tbi.htm The CDC’s site provides statistical information about TBI, as well as a link to view or order their free publication "Facts about Concussion and Brain Injury," a summary of mild brain injury with sections specifically about kids. Centers for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/tbi/Coaches_Tool_Kit.htm And Prevention This kit contains practical, easy-to-use information including a video and DVD featuring a young athlete disabled by concussion, a wallet card and clip board sticker for coaches, posters, fact sheets for parents and athletes in English and Spanish, and a CD-ROM with downloadable kit materials and additional concussion-related resources. Neuroscience for Kids http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html This fun, educational site is maintained by Eric H. Chudler, Ph.D. and has been created for all students and teachers who would like to learn more about the nervous system. Enjoy the activities and experiments on your way to learning more about the brain and spinal cord. The Dana Alliance and the Dana Foundation http://www.dana.org This site provides extensive information about the brain and its disorders, and provides access to a variety of free publications (see the “Select Publication” drop-down menu). Click on “Brainy Kids Online” to access activities for younger children, puzzles, and lesson plan suggestions. The Brain Connection http://www.brainconnection.com Another fun site with lots of information on brain function as it relates to how we learn. Sign up for the weekly newsletter. TBI Chat http://www.tbichat.org This site includes a TBI chat room, links to personal TBI survivor web pages, and links to other good information. Parent Pals http://www.parentpals.com Click on the "Special Education" link to find information specifically about brain injury.
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Disability Resources on the Internet http://www.disabilityresources.org/BRAIN.html The Disability Resources Monthly (a newsletter reviewing resources for independent living) has compiled this list of websites about brain injury and related subjects. Center for Neuro Skills (CNS) TBI Resource Guide http://www.neuroskills.com The “News and Education” section offers current TBI news, the “Research” menu provides links to information about brain injury and MTBI (mild traumatic brain injury/concussion), and the “Tools” section includes a glossary and pharmacology guide for help in understanding medical or rehabilitation records. National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke http://www.ninds.nih.gov From the “Disorder Quick Links” drop-down menu, click on Traumatic Brain Injury. Tennessee Technology Access Project http://www.state.tn.us/humanserv/ttap.html Voice: 800-732-5059 TDD: (615) 741-4566 Provides information about assistive technology devices and services, funding for devices and services, advocacy services, statewide initiatives and activities, and assistive technology centers. Signal Centers http://www.signalcenters.org/programs/assistive_technology_center.htm Voice: (423) 698-8528 This site provides information about the Assistive Technology Center at Signal Centers in Chattanooga. East Tennessee Technology Access Center (ETTAC) http://www.korrnet.org/ettac Voice: (865) 219-0130 Find out about this facility for assistive technology in Knoxville. STAR Center – West Tennessee Assistive Technology Center http://www.starcenter.tn.org Voice: (901) 668-3888 Learn about the center for assistive technology in Jackson. Technology Access Center of Middle Tennessee http://tac.ataccess.org Voice: (615) 248 6733 Find out about the assistive technology center in Nashville. Brain Injury Resource Foundation Provides Information on Education, Advocacy and Support. http://www.birf.info
Brain Injury News & Information Blog http://braininjury.blogs.com/ Voice 1-866-BrainLaw The Latest News and Information on Brain Injury, Head Injury, Concussion, Coma, Epilepsy or Other Brain Trauma.
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