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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 http://www.tndisability.org/brain

(Brain Resource and Information Network

Voice: (615) 383-9442 TTY: (615) 292-7790



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/ http://www.state.tn.us/education/speced/

Division of Special Education

(615) 741-2851 Nashville, TN



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 http://www.biaoftn.org

(615) 248-5878 Nashville, TN 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 http://www.birf.info

Provides Information on Education, Advocacy and Support.



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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