Discharge Upgrades: Information for Veterans with TBI and Their Supporters - Professional Development Series Webinar
2021-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Program Description: Veterans with TBI often face other than honorable discharge for behaviors stemming from their injury. Without an honorable discharge status, these former service members may be unable to receive vital veteran benefits. This presentation will discuss some of the problems faced by veterans with TBI and will provide information on how they can apply for a discharge status upgrade through the US Department of Defense, the character of discharge upgrades, and the New York State Restoration of Honor Act.
In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, this webinar is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

About the Presenter:

Amanda B. Pearlstein, Esq. is an attorney at Disability Rights New York (DRNY), the protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities in New York State. Amanda provides legal and advocacy services to individuals with TBI in areas including employment, housing, and access to community services. She also manages complex disability rights lawsuits, including Hernandez v. New York State Board of Elections, which created accessible absentee ballots for people with disabilities.

Registration for this event has closed.
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.
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.

Supporting Students Recovering from Concussion Webinar Series
2021-05-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-05-18 17:30 - 18:30
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.
Thursday, May 6, 5-6 pm
Tuesday, May 18, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
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.

Management Approach for Visual Vestibular Symptoms - Professional Development Series Webinar
2021-05-13 12:00
Program Description: Following acquired brain injury (ABI), including traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion and stroke, vision may be impacted. This presentation will discuss the criteria for detailed vision evaluation and management, aspects of vision rehabilitation and the types of vision rehabilitation providers, as well as typical sensorimotor vision problems, such as deficits of light-dark adaptation, accommodation, saccades, vergence, visual processing and visual-vestibular interaction, with the underlying neurology, primary associated vision symptom and possible treatment approaches. A paradigm with tailored sequencing of home-based vision rehabilitation will also be provided.

About the Presenter:

Neera Kapoor, OD, MS, completed her research and clinical training in the mid-1990s at SUNY College of Optometry, where she remained on faculty through spring 2016. In 2016, she joined NYU School of Medicine, where she holds the rank of Clinical Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. Kapoor also provides clinical care as a neuro-optometrist at NYU Langone Health’s RUSK Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. She has published and lectured extensively regarding vision and acquired brain injury.

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.

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.

Annual Conference
2021-06-09 - 2021-06-10
2021 Brain Injury Association of New York State Annual Conference
We invite you to join us for interactive presentations that focus on strategies for success, skill building and practical applications, as well as information to support and serve New York’s brain injury community. Learn more here.
Presented by Goldblatt & Associates, PC.

Medical Symposium
2021-06-11
2021 Medical Symposium
The Brain Injury Association of New York State is proud to present its Medical Symposium. Join us for sessions that have been curated to represent the medical issues faced by the brain injury community, presented by top professionals from a broad range of disciplines. Learn more here.
Presented by Goldblatt & Associates, PC.

CBIS Training and Examination
2021-06-14 08:00 - 14:30
Offered by the Brain Injury Association of New York State, this Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) course is 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. Please note that all review and testing will be virtual for this program.
Registration is $575 and all applications are due by April 19, 2021.
For more information about CBIS Training, please visit here or contact Karen Thomas at kthomas@bianys.org.

March On for Brain Injury Kick-Off
2021-08-25 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a March On for Brain Injury pre-event celebration with a Kick-Off!
Meet the 2021 Honorees, learn more about Walk Day, meet the incredible sponsors and learn how you can March On!
This event will be virtual through Zoom. Once you are registered, you will receive a link to participate a day or two before the event.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to celebrating with you!

To learn more about March On for Brain Injury and to create a team, please visit here.

How Many Concussions Are Too Many?
2021-09-14 18:00 - 19:00
Event flier
In recognition of National Concussion Awareness Day, the Brain Injury Association of New York State’s Concussion Initiative Advisory Committee will host the panel discussion, “How Many Concussions Are Too Many?” This event will be moderated by Benita Zahn, DPS, MS, CHWC, former Albany NBC affiliate news anchor and current Health and Wellness Coach with Capital Cardiology in the Capital District.
Panelists include:
Moderator and Panelist Bios

Aimee Brunelle, Athletic Trainer, South Colonie Central School District
Harry Carson, Former NFL New York Giant, Football Hall of Famer and Concussion
Shae Datta, MD, NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island
Zac Hamilton, Former NCAA D1 Hockey Goalie at Colgate University, where he sustained a concussion, Medical Student and Headway Foundation Volunteer

This live panel will take place on September 14 and be re-released on September 17, acknowledging National Concussion Awareness Day.
Please complete all registration fields. A separate email with login information will be sent prior to the event.
Registration for this event has closed.

March On for Brain Injury Virtual Walk 2021
2021-09-18
March On with us!
March On for Brain Injury is a statewide family fun walk hosted by the Brain Injury Association of New York State. Join us for a day of awareness and community building as we honor outstanding individuals and their contributions to the brain injury community!
For 2021, we’re getting creative to bring you a fun way to safely enjoy March On virtually. This year we won’t be able to get together in person, but we encourage you to find a safe place to March On- could be your driveway, down the block or street, a local park, your own back yard or deck!
No matter where you are, you can join us on Saturday, September 18 to hear from our Honorees, team captains, staff and sponsors.
Registration is $30 for all.
Click on the registration button above to start a team, join a team or donate to a team today!

Neuropsychiatric Sequelae of Brain Injury - Professional Development Series Webinar
2021-10-06 12:00
Program Description: After brain injury, the primary focus is often on the physical repercussions. This presentation will emphasize the cognitive, behavioral and emotional symptoms of brain injury, which are sometimes the more difficult symptoms to cope with. Additionally, the neurobiological underpinnings of these symptoms, how they may present in patients with brain injury and how to best respond to and manage these patients will be covered.
About the Presenter:
Lynn Schaefer, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, is Director of Neuropsychology at Nassau University Medical Center. She holds academic appointments as Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Rehabilitation and is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer with the Brain Injury Association of America. Dr. Schaefer’s clinical and research expertise is in the assessment and remediation of neurobehavioral disorders, such as brain injury and dementia, and in the determination of decision-making capacity.

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.
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.

2021 TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Partner Program
2021-11-07
We are proud to announce that the Brain Injury Association of New York State has been selected as an Official Charity Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon for the sixth year in a row! You can be a part of this momentous event by joining and supporting the BIANYS team.
As an Official Charity Partner, we have 5 entries. Spots are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Team members must commit to raising at least $2500, sign and return the BIANYS agreement, and then are given a guaranteed entry into the marathon. BIANYS will provide tools and support to team members to ensure success.
All of our entry spots for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon have been filled. To be added to the list for our Official Charity Partner Program team for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, contact Eileen Reardon by email at ereardon@bianys.org or phone at 518-459-7911.
Meet and support the 2021 runners!
To learn more about the TCS NYC Marathon Charity Partner Program please click here.

CBIS Training Announcement
2021-11-15
Offered by the Brain Injury Association of New York State, this Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) course is 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 live review, 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. Please note that all review will be virtual for this program.
Registration is $275 and all applications are due by September 20, 2021.
For more information about CBIS Training, please visit here or contact Karen Thomas at kthomas@bianys.org.

Journey of Hope Gala
2021-11-18 18:00 - 19:30
Congratulations to all the Award Winners and thank you to all the attendees of the 2021 Journey of Hope Gala.
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 it a bit easier to travel. The Gala is a special time to recognize those who have made significant advances in the field of brain injury. Thank you to all that attended and supported the 2021 virtual Gala!
Meet the 2021 Journey of Hope Gala Award Winners.
Thank you to Honorary Committee Chairs, Gregory and Laurie Sheindlin for their leadership and to the 2021 Honorary Committee Members for their support!

Journey of Hope Gala Committee Chairs: Gregory & Laurie Sheindlin
Journey of Hope Honorary Committee:

Anonymous, In honor of our dear friends Greg & Laurie
In Honor of Greg & Laurie Sheindlin
Lisa & Eilon Amidor, Amidor Homes
Megan & Michael Asmar
Karen & David Blum, DDS
Caesar and Napoli, P.C.
The Cinelli Family
Betsy Collins & Casey Barber
Brian Cushman & Simona Fucili of R New York
Barry M. Dain, Board President, Brain Injury Association of New York State
Michelle & Michael Elbaz
Britni & Orry Erez, MD
Lindsay & Rocco Flammia
Steven R. Flanagan, MD, Rusk Rehabilitation, NYU Langone Health
Kathleen & Michael Furman
Rachel & Jason Glass
Taylor Hartwright, Victoria Capital Investment
Harooni & Sheindlin MD, P.C.
Margaret Herzog
Jaskiran Ghuman, DO, Mount Sinai Hospital
Jacobson Law
Konta, Georges & Buza P.C.
Stacy & Jared LaCorte, MD
The Levy Family
Marla & Jason Litner, MD
Alexander Mager, Alnic, Inc.
Dr. Thomas Mayer
Debbie Pila & Felix Shterenfeld, Oliver’s Labels, Inc.
Eugene & Fran Porcaro
Donna Puzio & Anthony Basilio
Eileen Reardon, Executive Director, Brain Injury Association of New York State
Danielle & Glenn Richter
Shaliz Sadig Romano & Domenic Romano, Romano Law PLLC
Jeffrey Ross, Esq.
Audra & David Roth, Roth & Roth, LLP
Hon. Gerald Sheindlin (Ret.)
Nicole Sheindlin & Daniel Mentzer, Mentzer & Sheindlin LLC
Suzanne Sheindlin
Pamit Surana
Jeffrey A. Tabak & Martin Cohen, Tabak is Tribeca

Cognitive and Psychological Outcomes After COVID-19: A New Population of Brain Injury Survivors
2021-12-08 12:00 - 13:00
Program Description: This presentation will address cognitive sequelae of covid 19 including delirium syndromes, but also stroke, and hypoxic injuries as well as potential mechanisms of these acute and chronic brain injuries, longer-term outcomes (as they become available) and explore how we adapt traditional brain injury evaluations and treatment for this special population.
About the Presenters:
Julieanne Shulman, Psy.D., Chief, Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital/Montefiore Medical Center, received her B.A. in psychology from the University of Rochester and her M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf Graduate School. She completed an APA accredited internship at the Rusk Institute/NYU Langone Medical Center, where she focused on neuropsychology, cognitive remediation and psychotherapy with a medically complex patient population. Dr. Shulman went on to further specialize in neuropsychology with children, adolescents and adults during her post-doctoral training. Prior to becoming Chief of Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology at Burke Rehabilitation Center/Montefiore Health System, she served as the Coordinator for the Neuropsychology Service at the New York State Psychiatric Institute where she was appointed Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology in Psychiatry at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. She currently oversees the Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology Service at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital/Montefiore Medical Center where she also co-directs the psychology externship training program. Dr. Shulman serves as an Assistant Professor in the Arthur S. Abramson Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Shulman brings a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to her work, applying the latest, research-based advances in her treatment of patients with a variety of adjustment, anxiety and mood disorders.
Jamie Twaite, Ph.D., Burke Rehabilitation Hospital/Montefiore Medical Center, received her B.A. in biology from Bard College, her M.A. in psychology from Teacher’s College, Columbia University, and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with Neuropsychology Emphasis from the City University of New York, Queens College. She completed an APA accredited, neuropsychology-focused internship at Henry Ford Hospital, which included further specialized training in epilepsy, movement disorders, and sports concussion management. Afterward, she completed a two-year neuropsychology fellowship at the Institute of Living and Hartford Hospital, emphasizing the assessment of acute and chronic stroke and neurologic conditions, memory disorders, and psychiatric illness. She is currently a clinical neuropsychologist at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital/Montefiore Medical Center and serves as the Director of the Neuropsychology Externship Program and co-director of the Concussion service. She is also appointed as Assistant Professor in the Arthur S. Abramson Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Twaite applies her strong background in neuropsychology to provide comprehensive assessment and treatment planning for a range of medically and neurologically complex rehabilitation patients, while also cultivating her interest in providing evidence-based care to support adjustment in individuals with new spinal cord injury.

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.
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.

Advocacy Day, 2022
2022-02-28 - 2022-03-08 | Virtual
Help make the voice of brain injury heard during Advocacy Day 2022. Events will be virtual but, Advocacy Day is an important time to help share the story of brain injury in New York State. You will have multiple opportunities to participate, as there will be three days to participate, February 28, March 1 and March 8.
Check back for more information.

Brain Injury Awareness Month: Go Blue! for Brain Injury
2022-03-01 - 2022-03-31
Join us in raising awareness of brain injury and help raise funds for the Annual Conference Scholarship Program throughout the month of March.

2022 CBIS March Review
2022-03-21
Offered by the Brain Injury Association of New York State, this Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) course is 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 live review, 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. Please note that all review will be virtual for this program.
Registration is $275 and all applications are due by January 28, 2022.
For more information about CBIS Training, please visit here or contact Karen Thomas at kthomas@bianys.org.

Screen Time: Essential or Detrimental to the Child Recovering from TBI?
2022-03-23 12:00 - 13:00
Program Description:
Advances in technology and the shift in our culture due to the pandemic have led to an increased reliance on computers/smartphones more than ever before. While the use of various apps and programs can facilitate TBI recovery via compensatory strategies and drills, what does this increased amount of screen time truly mean for a recovering brain? Recent research suggests the increased likelihood of executive function impairment for children born prematurely who experience excessive screen time in their toddler years, but is there a similar implication for children recovering from a brain injury? This course will discuss the research regarding screen time as it relates to children recovering from TBI and make recommendations regarding how caregivers and service providers can effectively facilitate a positive balance between screen time and a healing brain.
About the Presenter:

Lauren Holland, MS CCC-SLP, holds a B.A. from Nazareth College and an M.A. in Speech Pathology from Boston University. She has spent her career working at the Golisano Restorative Neurology and Rehabilitation Unit, an inpatient rehab, specializing in stroke and traumatic brain injury for all ages. Lauren is also a participant on the pediatric committee which specializes in ongoing development and improvements related to the care of pediatric patients. In addition to her clinical experience, Lauren has had the opportunity to teach at the graduate level and coordinate graduate student experiences within her health system.

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.
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 Reunion
2022-03-24 19:00
It’s a reunion!
Join us for an evening of celebration, remembrances, old faces and certainly laughs as we kick-off the Brain Injury Association of New York State’s reunions to help celebrate our 40th Anniversary! The reunions will provide attendees a unique glimpse into what it was like for many employees, caregivers and survivors on their journey with BIANYS.
A Zoom meet-up with a focus on the first decade of BIANYS, we will be sharing stories about how BIANYS came to be and how we started as just a few family advocates that wanted the best for their loved ones who sustained a brain injury in 1982.
This 1982-1992 decade reunion will bring former BIANYS FACTS families, supporters, volunteers and employees together to renew personal and professional friendships and celebrate the successes of BIANYS and the brain injury community!
This event is open to all of the BIANYS family old and new! Come learn with us how 40 years ago we started to advocate for our community!
Join us at Join Zoom Meeting from 7pm – 8pm on March 24!
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Go Blue! for Brain Injury Rally - 2022
2022-03-31 12:00 - 13:00
Presented in conjunction with the Concussion Initiative Advisory Committee, the Go Blue! Rally will acknowledge Brain Injury Awareness Month and celebrate New York’s brain injury community.
This interactive event might be virtual, but you will still be able to celebrate your voice and rally together as a community.
Brain injury might be invisible, but we aren’t!

Please contact us 518-459-7911 or info@bianys.org with questions.

Understanding Brain Injury
2022-05-11 12:00 - 13:00
Program Description:
Brain injuries can lead to complex issues for many people. Professionals assisting survivors need strategies to best assist with those issues. This program features a presentation on brain injury, including an overview of brain injury, effects of injury, and strategies for a person-centered approach to providing support services. This course focuses on the needs of this population and is aimed at professionals serving individuals with brain injury.
In this session, participants will learn:

How brain injury occurs

Effects of brain injury and its impact on daily living

Statistics on incidence, rates and mechanism of injury

Strategies for working with individuals with brain injury

Resources for professionals and the people they serve

About the Presenter:

Karen Thomas, CBIST has been with the Brain Injury Association of New York State since 2005. A Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer through the Brain Injury Association of America’s Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists, Ms. Thomas is the current Director of Family Services, overseeing the FACTS Program, Helpline and New York’s unique CBIS review program.
Holding a BS in Health Sciences from the State University of New York at Cortland, she served as the Director of Therapeutic Recreation in a skilled nursing facility in Florida, before transitioning into the brain injury field when her family relocated to Albany.
A native of the Finger Lakes, Ms. Thomas enjoys hiking, kayaking, bird watching and gardening.

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.
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.

2022 CBIS June Review
2022-06-06
Offered by the Brain Injury Association of New York State, this Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) course is 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 live review, 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. Please note that all review will be virtual for this program.
Registration is $275 and all applications are due by April 15, 2022.
For more information about CBIS Training, please visit here or contact Karen Thomas at kthomas@bianys.org.

2022 Annual Conference
2022-06-08 - 2022-06-09
Back in lovely Saratoga Springs, New York, the Brain Injury Association of New York State’s Annual Conference is a must-attend event for survivors, family members and caregivers. Attendees participate in workshops, keynote presentations and virtual exhibit halls. Interactive and educational, this event will also host special 40th Anniversary celebrations.
Stay tuned for more information!
This event is presented by Goldblatt & Associates.

2022 Medical Symposium
2022-06-10
This one-day, virtual event will provide professionals with up-to-date presentations and information pertaining to brain injury treatments and practices. Join nationally recognized experts in the field of brain injury for this interactive and educational day of programming. CEUS, CBIS continuing education credits and Certificates of Attendance will be available.
Stay tuned for more information!
This is event is presented by Goldblatt & Associates.

2022 March On for Brain Injury Walk
2022-09-10
At four sites across New York State, The March on for Brain Injury Walk brings people together for a family friendly walk to raise money and awareness for brain injury. As we honor exemplary members of the community, our most popular event brings hundreds together for a day of activity, celebration and hope. Hudson Valley, Long Island, New York City and Rochester.
Register, donate and meet the honorees here!
This event is presented by Goldblatt & Associates and iHeart Radio.
Gold Sponsors: Siegel & Coonerty Attorneys at Law and Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Lange Health Brain Injury & Concussion Center
Silver Sponsors: Dr. Christopher Nardone, Mount Sinai – The Brain Injury Research Center, Northwell Health – Department of Neurosurgery, Paragon Management SNF, LLC, Parker Waichman LLP, Sheindlin Law Firm, The Vincent Crotty Memorial Fund and CareOne Integrated Healthcare Network
Bronze Sponsors: Canandaigua National Bank and Trust, Consumer Directed Choices, New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association, New York State Law Enforcement Officers Union – AFSCME Council 82, Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury, University of Rochester Medical Center and University of Rochester Medical Center-Kessler Trauma Center and VA Hudson Valley HCS

The Brain Injury Association of New York State’s COVID Protocols are still in place for all events. Please review the protocols here.

The (Lack of) Evidence Supporting the Use of Neurostimulants in Brain Injury Rehabilitation
2022-10-12 12:00 - 13:00
The (Lack of) Evidence Supporting the Use of Neurostimulants in Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Presented by: Heather M. Ma, MD MS FAAPMR, Assistant Professor at University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital
There are multiple different medications that can be used to accelerate the rate of a person’s recovery after brain injury. This is a comprehensive review of the medications usually considered and the evidence supporting their use. It highlights indications, both FDA-approved and off-label uses, as well as the (often limited) scientific evidence supporting their use.
During this session, the thoughts and opinions expressed are those of the presenter and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Brain Injury Association of New York State.
About the Presenter:
As a physiatrist (physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), with subspecialty certification in Brain Injury Rehabilitation Medicine, Heather M. Ma, MD MS FAAPMR, believes in taking a comprehensive approach to helping each patient achieve the best recovery possible following a brain injury. Treatment approaches may include the use of medications, nutrition, therapies, counseling, procedures, and the involvement of other specialists.
Dr. Ma earned her medical degree at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She completed the National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Training Program, a residency at Northwestern University’s Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (now the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab) and a fellowship at Harvard University’s Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. She joined the staff at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital to lead the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program. Dr. Ma’s goal is to provide outstanding patient-centered care, which includes educational opportunities for all learners, and explores novel interventions and therapeutics to accelerate recovery for patients.
The Brain Injury Association of New York State is recognized by the New York State Education Department of the Professions as approved providers of continuing education for the following professions: Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, CTLE, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy assistants and Licensed Psychologists. BIANYS also provides 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.

2022 TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Partner Program
2022-11-06
For the seventh year in a row, the Brain Injury Association of New York State has been selected as an Official Charity Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon! You can be a part of this momentous event by joining and supporting the BIANYS team.
As an Official Charity Partner, we have 5 entries. Spots are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Team members must commit to raising at least $2500, sign and return the BIANYS agreement, and then are given a guaranteed entry into the marathon. BIANYS will provide tools and support to team members to ensure success.
To be part of our Official Charity Partner Program team for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, please review the BIANYS agreement and contact Eileen Reardon by email at ereardon@bianys.org or by phone at 518-459-7911.
View and download the BIANYS TCS NYC Marathon agreement.
To learn more about the TCS NYC Marathon Charity Partner Program please click here.

Supporting Students in the Classroom: Return to Learn
2022-11-14 16:30 - 17:30
This webinar will allow educators to gain an understanding of the struggles a student may face after sustaining a concussion. Educators will learn about the science of concussions including the possible symptoms, recovery time frames and some barriers that could prolong symptoms. Additionally, concrete examples of adjustments and accommodations that can be made in the classroom to help concussed students return to learning will be presented. There will also be information on the value of a Concussion Management Team and best practices for creating one.
This free session is presented by Michelle R, Kellen, M.Ed. Professional Development Manager.

The Brain Injury Association of New York State is recognized by the New York State Education Department of the Professions as an approved provider of continuing education for the following professions: Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, CTLE, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy assistants and Licensed Psychologists
One CEU credit hour will be awarded upon successful completion of the webinar and evaluation.

2022 November CBIS Review
2022-11-15
Offered by the Brain Injury Association of New York State, this Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) course is 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 live review, 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. Please note that all review will be virtual for this program.
Registration is $275 and all applications are due by September 16, 2022.
For more information about CBIS Training, please visit here or contact Karen Thomas at kthomas@bianys.org.
