Brain Injury Association of South Carolina

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina honors the brave men and women who have served our country—especially those whose sacrifices include the invisible wounds of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Your courage, resilience, and strength inspire us every day. Whether you’re a veteran living with TBI, a caregiver, or a supporter, know that you are not alone. BIASC is here with resources, advocacy, and community to help you thrive.

Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

Want to explore Adaptive Chair Yoga for free?

Join us tomorrow morning at 10:00am! (Nov. 11, 2025)

All brain injury survivors, caregivers, and family members are welcome.

Please click the link in the comments for signup information!

11/10/2025

Thrilled to share some exciting news! 📢

A huge THANK YOU to the Dabo's All In Team Foundation for awarding the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina a generous grant to support our SafetyNet Concussion Program!

This funding will help us expand critical concussion education to South Carolina School Teachers with the help of SC School Nurses -- to ensure the safe return to the classroom after a student has sustained a concussion! Our SafetyNet program helps prevent student athletes and non-athletes from being reinjured after a concussion as well as helping them adjust back to the classroom while dealing with concussion symptoms. To learn more about Return To Learn and SafetyNet visit our web-site at:
https://www.braininjurysafetynetsc.com/

We are grateful for partners like Dabo’s All In Team Foundation who are truly ALL IN for brain health and safety! 🙌

11/06/2025

🌟 Meet Malcolm Smith: From Farm Fields to Football Fields - Back Stronger Than Ever! 🌟

Imagine growing up in rural South Carolina, hauling peaches at dawn, sleeping in the cab of a truck, and then dominating the gridiron as an All-American high school football star—setting state records with 28 career interceptions! That's the unbreakable spirit of Malcolm Smith, a remarkable brain injury survivor whose story will leave you in awe.

In a split-second basketball mishap, a brutal fall led to a seizure and what could have been a life-altering catastrophe.

Today, he's inspiring the next generation as an educator at JET Middle School, reminding young athletes to play smart and stay safe.

Dive into Malcolm's full journey of grit, grace, and gratitude in our newest survivor story.

You won't want to miss it! 💪🧠

Read now: Survivor Story: Malcolm Smith
https://tinyurl.com/2rv54npd

11/04/2025

🍁 Fall vibes are in full swing at Thrive Together! 🍂

Our brain injury survivors & caregivers created stunning Fall Scenery in this week’s Brain Injury Friendly Art Class! 🎨 The creativity, laughter, and support in the room? Priceless.

Want to join the fun? Our free online wellness community meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. — with guest speakers, adaptive yoga, peer support, and more!

👉 Survivors, caregivers, family members — you’re all welcome!

📧 Contact Mike at michael@biaofsc.com or scan the flyer below to register.
Let’s THRIVE together this season! 🌱

11/04/2025

🍁 Fall vibes are in full swing 🍂

Our brain injury survivors & caregivers created stunning Fall Scenery in this week’s Brain Injury Friendly Art Class! 🎨

The creativity, laughter, and support in the room? Priceless.

Want to join the fun? Our free online wellness community meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. — with guest speakers, adaptive yoga, peer support, and more!

👉 Survivors, caregivers, family members — you’re all welcome!

📧 Contact Mike at michael@biaofsc.com for more information!

Let’s THRIVE together this season! 🌱

11/03/2025

Quick Reminder!

FREE Art Class tomorrow morning at 10:00AM!

Brain Injury Survivors, Caregivers, Friends, and Family are all welcome!

Click the link below to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83875073490

We’re excited to invite you to a special brain injury-friendly art class, led by BIASC Student Intern Jordyn McKeone on November 4. Designed with brain injury recovery in mind, this class offers a calming, inclusive space to create a vibrant fall painting of a winding road framed by colorful autumn trees. No art experience is needed—just a desire to explore creativity and support your healing journey.

What You’ll Need:

Canvas
Variety of brushes (Round, Flat, Fan, Mop)
Painting palette or paper plate
Paint colors: White, Light Blue, Light Green, Yellow, Orange, Sap Green (or dark green), Black, Prussian Blue (or dark blue) and Red
OR You can just use whatever you have on hand!
Join us to embrace the beauty of autumn, reduce stress, and reconnect with your creative side in a supportive environment tailored for recovery. We can’t wait to see you there!

10/31/2025

Thank you to all of our community partners that allowed us to share information on Domestic Violence (DV) related Brain Injury this DV awareness month. As it comes to a close it's important to remember that DV is an everyday issue that can impact anyone. The Hotline is a national program that provides information, referrals, and support for those experienceing DV or who want to know more about DV. If you want to learn more about the connection between DV and Brain Injury visit our website (https://buff.ly/eHU8aD8 )

10/31/2025

Hey, don't forget to check out out free Art Class on Nov. 4, 2025 at 10:00AM! It will be held on Zoom! Look at the information below or contact michael@biaofsc.com for more information! Have a safe Halloween and a great weekend!

📢ATTN: Brain Injury Survivors, Family, Friends, and Caregivers!

We’re excited to invite you to a special brain injury-friendly art class, led by BIASC Student Intern Jordyn McKeone on November 4. Designed with brain injury recovery in mind, this class offers a calming, inclusive space to create a vibrant fall painting of a winding road framed by colorful autumn trees. No art experience is needed—just a desire to explore creativity and support your healing journey. (Virtual Via Zoom)

😁What You’ll Need:

The items below or suggestions but don't let a lack of supplies keep you from participating! You may use whatever you have on hand!

-Canvas
-Variety of brushes (Round, Flat, Fan, Mop)
-Painting palette or paper plate
-Paint colors: White, Light Blue, Light Green, Yellow, Orange, Sap Green (or dark green), Black, ---Prussian Blue (or dark blue)

Join us to embrace the beauty of autumn, reduce stress, and reconnect with your creative side in a supportive environment tailored for recovery. We can’t wait to see you there!

All you have to do is click the link below to join!
https://tinyurl.com/53kneemy

The meeting will be open on Nov 4. at 10:00AM Eastern Time. If you need help or further instructions just send me an email at Michael@biaofsc.com or send our Facebook a direct message.

Looking forward to seeing you!

10/30/2025

The BIASC is thrilled to share that our Executive Director, Joyce Davis, is in Portland, Maine for the 2025 State of the State in Brain Injury Conference. She’s busy networking with national leaders, diving into cutting edge-sessions on long term supports, youth care, behavioral health, and the legal system — ready to bring fresh ideas back to South Carolina to better serve the brain injury community.

We are proud to champion prevention, advocacy, and hope for survivors, families, and caregivers!

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10/27/2025

📢ATTN: Brain Injury Survivors, Family, Friends, and Caregivers!

We’re excited to invite you to a special brain injury-friendly art class, led by BIASC Student Intern Jordyn McKeone on November 4. Designed with brain injury recovery in mind, this class offers a calming, inclusive space to create a vibrant fall painting of a winding road framed by colorful autumn trees. No art experience is needed—just a desire to explore creativity and support your healing journey. (Virtual Via Zoom)

😁What You’ll Need:

The items below or suggestions but don't let a lack of supplies keep you from participating! You may use whatever you have on hand!

-Canvas
-Variety of brushes (Round, Flat, Fan, Mop)
-Painting palette or paper plate
-Paint colors: White, Light Blue, Light Green, Yellow, Orange, Sap Green (or dark green), Black, ---Prussian Blue (or dark blue)

Join us to embrace the beauty of autumn, reduce stress, and reconnect with your creative side in a supportive environment tailored for recovery. We can’t wait to see you there!

All you have to do is click the link below to join!
https://tinyurl.com/53kneemy

The meeting will be open on Nov 4. at 10:00AM Eastern Time. If you need help or further instructions just send me an email at Michael@biaofsc.com or send our Facebook a direct message.

Looking forward to seeing you!

10/21/2025

City, County, and State representative elections are fast approaching. Practice your civic duty today and vote for your representatives! Early voting runs from October 20 - October 31, and November 4th is the official election day. Visit https://scvotes.gov/ to see upcoming elections, receive a sample ballot, or check your voter registration. To learn more about accommodations for voting or to report a voting violation, visit https://buff.ly/c9y5QC5. Voting is an important part of our democracy, and everyone deserves the right to share their voice.