2016 TCS New York City Marathon
November 6, 2016
We are excited to announce that, for the first time, the Brain Injury Association of NYS is an official Charity Partner of the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon! Read the below announcement from NYRR and visit our official team page to meet our runners and show your support for Team BIANYS!
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For immediate release
Contact: Dan Weiller (518)369-5550
Downloadable press release available here.
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK STATE FIGHTS PROPOSED STATE BUDGET CUTS WITH SERVICES, SUPPORT & SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES CAMPAIGN
The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) today announced the Services, Support & Successful Outcomes campaign to help New Yorkers understand how changes proposed by the New York State Department of Health (DOH) in the 2016-2017 State Budget could lead to harmful service cuts for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Read more
BIANYS is saddened to share the news that longtime member and brain injury advocate Ann Voss has passed away. Ann was a strong voice in the brain injury community, using her positive spirit to encourage others to work hard to help people with brain injury.
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On January 27, following months of workgroup meetings and discussion of this process, the Department of Health issued a draft transition plan for Traumatic Brain Injury and Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waivers to go into the Managed Care. Download transition plan here. This transition plan is woefully inappropriate and does not reflect the many issues discussed throughout this process. Now is the time to speak out about the need to protect these programs.
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BIANYS is planning the first Brain Injury Advocacy Day in Albany, NY for March 23, 2016. Join advocates from across the State at the Legislative Office Building to raise awareness of brain injury, tell legislators why brain injury is a significant issue for New Yorkers, and get involved in the legislative process!
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Sign up for the June 7 CBIS Course in Saratoga Springs, NY!
BIANYS is offering a CBIS training course, including a 6-week email study course, culminating in a review class and exam on June 7 in Saratoga Springs, NY. The CBIS class is held the week of the BIANYS Professional Symposium and Annual Conference, providing the opportunity to receive continuing education programs following certification.
BIANYS provides the CBIS manual and a 6-week email study course. On June 7, CBIS Trainers Victoria Clingan and Karen Thomas will provide a review class (including lunch), followed by the CBIS exam.
CBIS participants also receive a subscription to the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. Registration is $500 and application and payment must be received by April 1, 2016. Download the CBIS flyer for details and download the CBIS Class Application to register.
BIANYS is excited to announce the Meet & Greet schedule for 2016!
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BIANYS extends a thank you to all of the Capital District organizations who participated in this year’s Rose Day event. Rose Day is a great way to show your support for the work of BIANYS and to celebrate the season with beautiful flowers. Organizations sold bouquets of flowers over the past month, and today, BIANYS representatives delivered gorgeous bouquets of flowers to participants.
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The BIANYS Board of Directors met on Saturday, December 12 and discussed the proposed transition of the TBI and NHTD Waiver participants into Medicaid Managed Care. Read more
The New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH)
Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Waiver Transition Workgroup Meeting
Monday, November 30, 2015
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Empire State Plaza, Meeting Room #6