Brain Injury Association of New York State

Supporting Students Recovering from Concussion Webinar Series
2020-01-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The Brain Injury Association of New York State is pleased to announce the availability of free monthly presentations for educators of the Supporting Students Recovering from Concussion webinar. These webinars are part of our Improving Concussion Management for New York State Students project, funded by the New York State Health Foundation.
Not only will you gain an appreciation for what a concussed student faces on a daily basis, but you’ll also:

Learn about concussion symptoms, causes, recovery and barriers to recovery
Examine how an effective Concussion Management Team operates
Be trained on Return to Learn protocols

To register for one of these free webinars, click on a date. Each session is 1 hour long.
January 14, 2020 at 4pm
February 12, 2020 at 5pm
March 18, 2020 at 6pm
April 22, 2020 at 4pm
May 6, 2020 at 6pm
For more information about our free webinar and in-person training series, please contact Michelle Kellen, MEd, Professional Development Manager at mkellen@bianys.org or 518-459-7911.
BIANYS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Office of the Professions as a provider for continuing competencies in the following areas: Social Work (#0539), Physical Therapy/ PT Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologists, Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) and Occupational Therapy/ OT assistants. We also provide CBIS continuing education credit and Certificates of Attendance.

Supporting Students Recovering from Concussion Webinar Series
2019-12-18 16:00 - 17:15, 2019-11-19 18:00 - 19:15, 2019-10-24 16:00 - 17:15, 2019-09-16 18:00 - 19:15
We’re pleased to announce the availability of monthly presentations for educators of the Supporting Students Recovering from Concussion webinar through the end of 2019. These webinars are part of our Improving Concussion Management for New York State Students project, funded by the New York State Health Foundation.
Not only will you gain an appreciation for what a concussed student faces on a daily basis, but you’ll also:

Learn about concussion symptoms, causes, recovery and barriers to recovery
Examine how an effective Concussion Management Team operates
Be trained on Return to Learn protocols

To register for one of these free webinars, click on a date. Each session is 1 hour, 15 minutes long.
September 19 at 6pm
October 24 at 4pm
November 19 at 6pm
December 18 at 4pm
For more information about our free webinar and in-person training series, please contact Michelle Kellen, MEd, Professional Development Manager at mkellen@bianys.org or 518-459-7911.
BIANYS provides continuing education credits for Social Work, CBIS CEUs, CTLEs, Physical Therapy/ PT Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologists and Certificates of Attendance.

Acquired Brain Injuries in the Elderly Population
2019-11-20 13:00 - 14:30 | online
Program Description:
Falls in the elderly that result in brain injury are one of the fastest growing areas acquired brain injuries in the United States. This session will focus on the particular care considerations that should be implemented in this special population, exploring the particular diagnostic considerations as well as treatments and prognosis.
Pricing:
$25 for Members
$30 for non-members
$77 gets you the webinar plus an individual Membership

Registration is now closed for this event.
About the Presenter:
Benjamin Seidel is a board certified physiatrist with sub-specialty certification in brain injury medicine as well as electrodiagnostics. He is the current Program Director for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital at Burke Rehabilitation, where he also serves as a brain injury physiatrist. Dr. Seidel is also an assistant clinical professor of PM&R at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Seidel did his PM&R residency at Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA, and his fellowship in Brain Injury Medicine at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ. He received his Osteopathic doctoral degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.

BIANYS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Office of the Professions as a provider for continuing competencies in the following areas: Social Work, Physical Therapy/ PT Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologists, Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) and Occupational Therapy/ OT assistants. We also provide CBIS continuing education credit and Certificates of Attendance.
The Brain Injury Association of New York State thanks our Professional Development Series Presenting Sponsor, Goldblatt and Associates, for their support in underwriting this program.

CBIS Training/Examination
2019-11-19 08:00 - 16:30 | NY, United States
This CBIS course is offered by the Brain Injury Association of New York State and is specifically designed to help you review material for the certification examination and to strengthen the network of dedicated, competent brain injury specialists across New York State. Starting six weeks prior to the course, participants will have access to weekly webinars, receive study tips and detailed home study information that corresponds with the chapters in the Essential Brain Injury Study Guide.
SORRY, REGISTRATION FOR THE NOVEMBER CBIS EXAM & TRAINING IS NOW CLOSED.
Registration is $575. Contact Karen Thomas via email kthomas@bianys.org for more information and to request an application.

Journey of Hope Gala 2019
2019-11-07 18:00 - 20:30
The Journey of Hope Gala is about taking a moment to celebrate New York’s brain injury community. The road is sometimes long, but laughter and friends make a bit easier to travel. We’ll be celebrating those who have made significant advances in the field of brain injury. Join us for cocktails, food, music and awards to raise funds for programs and services delivered directly to brain injury survivors.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR 2019 JOURNEY OF HOPE AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Online ticket sales are now closed. You can purchase tickets at the door for $250 each. See you there!

March On for Brain Injury Family Fun Walk 2019
2019-09-14 08:00 | Unnamed Venue
March On with us!
New York State’s brain injury community will gather at four locations for a day of visibility, community and activities for all abilities and interests, music and fun. Register today to March On in Rochester, Hudson Valley, New York City or Long Island!
We will also be honoring brain injury survivors whose stories of determination and perseverance have inspired us all. Now in its sixth year, March on for Brain Injury promotes advocacy and understanding of brain injury, while highlighting services and resources offered by the Brain Injury Association of New York State.
Registration is $30 for adults ($35 on the day of the Walk), $20 for youth ages 4-12, and free for kids ages 3 and under.
Register today! Here are other ways you can be part of it all:

Become a sponsor! Download our Corporate Sponsorship Packet to learn more about how you can support our statewide March On for Brain Injury!
Want to start a team? Download the Team Builder Manual for tips on how to make your team successful!
Interested in forming a corporate team? Download our Corporate Team Packet now.

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!

How to Implement Exercise Therapy for Sports Related Concussions: Professional Development Series Webinar
2019-08-21 13:00 - 14:30 | online
Program Description:
In this webinar, Dr. Leddy will discuss the physiology of concussion with respect to the autonomic nervous system and why exercise might help restore ANS control. He will then discuss the use of the Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT) for determining the level of exercise tolerance after a sports related concussion. Dr. Leddy will also discuss the exercise prescription and how to advance it, and present data on its effectiveness in those acutely after SRC and in those with a more protracted recovery.
Pricing:
$25 for Members
$30 for non-members
$77 gets you the webinar plus an individual Membership

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT.
About the Presenter:
Dr. John J. Leddy is a practicing clinician, active researcher and instructor at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He is the Medical Director of the University at Buffalo Concussion Clinic, which is the first center in the U.S. to use a standardized exercise treadmill test to establish recovery from concussion and to use controlled exercise in the rehabilitation of patients acutely after concussion and in those with prolonged symptoms. His primary research interest is the investigation of the basic mechanisms of the disturbance of whole body physiology that occurs in concussion and how to help restore the physiology to normal, helping patients recover and safely return to activity and sport.
The Brain Injury Association of New York State, Inc., SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0359.
The Brain Injury Association of New York State thanks our Professional Development Series Presenting Sponsor, Goldblatt and Associates, for their support in underwriting this program.

BIANYS 37th Annual Conference
2019-06-05 10:00 - 2019-06-06 12:30 | Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Join us on June 5th and 6th for workshops including professional presentations and panel discussions, and feature Keynote Speaker Sharon Epperson.
Brain injury survivors, family members, caregivers, professionals and brain injury service providers from across New York State are invited to get a first look at industry trends and information to better support and serve people and families impacted by brain injury. Continuing education credits will be available where possible.

2019 BIANYS Medical Symposium
2019-06-04 | Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Medical Symposium sessions have been curated to represent the full breadth of medical issues faced by the brain injury community, and are presented by top professionals from a broad range of disciplines.
Click here to learn more & register!

2019 BIANYS Legal Symposium
2019-06-03 | Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
We’ve cultivated what we hope is an exciting list of presenters and session topics that will provide you with the information and skills you need to confidently handle brain injury cases, from the moment a brain injury client walks into your office to closing arguments.
Click here to learn more & register!
