Brain Injury Association of Iowa

Brain Injury Association of Iowa To speak with a Neuro-Resource Facilitator, please contact us by calling 1-855-444-6443 or email info@biaia.org.

The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Iowa is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, advocacy, education, research, and support. BIAIA works to support individuals who experience brain injury, their families, friends and the professionals who support them in Iowa. Our primary service line includes Brain Injury Resource Facilitation (BIRF), a fee-free service offered by the Brain Injury Association of Iowa to help people with brain injury and their families, caregivers, and community navigate medical and general life challenges after a brain injury. We offer support in coping with the issues of living with brain injury and transitioning back to work and the community, and we help connect individuals and families with the services and supports they may need. This page is designed to provide a space in social media for people to receive and share information about brain injury, including services, educational and training or other events hosted or approved by the Brain Injury Association of Iowa. In an effort to respect the privacy of our members we encourage members of this group to do the same. Please be aware and understand that guidance, advice and ideas shared between members; articles posted or event information are not direct recommendations made by the Brain Injury Association of Iowa; nor do they hold responsibility for any recommendations or advice made from one member to another. Contents shared on this page are for informational purposes. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment or for legal advice or representation. Please seek out a medical or legal professional for those services. Our Neuro Resource Facilitators may support you locating professionals in your community. Private/business page promotion is not permitted. Approved event information can be submitted to Brain Injury Association of Iowa leadership for consideration. This page is monitored by BIAIA staff and will delete or remove inappropriate posts or content up to but not limited to removing members or reporting inappropriate use of this page to Facebook.

🏈 SAVE THE DATE! 🧠📣 The 34th Annual Best Practices in Brain Injury Services Conference is coming March 12–13, 2026, in W...
10/06/2025

🏈 SAVE THE DATE! 🧠

📣 The 34th Annual Best Practices in Brain Injury Services Conference is coming March 12–13, 2026, in West Des Moines, Iowa!

This year’s theme, "The Playbook for Change: From Challenge to Triumph,” inspires us to reimagine what’s possible in brain injury support and services.

Join professionals, survivors, caregivers, and advocates from across the state as we come together to learn, connect, and
empower one another.

📍 Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
📅 Dates: March 12–13, 2026

After a brain injury, it’s common to feel like the challenges you carry - the fatigue, memory changes, frustration, grie...
10/06/2025

After a brain injury, it’s common to feel like the challenges you carry - the fatigue, memory changes, frustration, grief, or emotions that feel unpredictable - somehow make you a burden. But the truth is, you are not the burden.

You’re carrying a burden. It’s heavy. It’s real. And while that heaviness is part of your lived experience, it is not who you are as a person.

You are still you. You are the same person who loves, who tries, who shows up every day even when it’s hard. You are the same person with a story, with purpose, and with value that doesn’t change because of injury.

💬 “I am not a burden. I’m carrying a burden. It’s heavy, and, while the heaviness is part of my experience, it isn’t who I am as a person.” - Daniell Koepke

At the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa, we want you to know that we see your strength and your effort. You don’t have to carry your burden alone. There is a community here filled with people who understand the invisible parts of recovery, the moments of exhaustion, and the courage it takes to keep going.

If you’re feeling the weight of your journey, reach out. Connect with others who get it. Share your story. Sometimes, healing begins by simply being seen. ❤️

🌟 Caregivers - This One’s for You! 🌟Join the Brain Injury Association of Iowa for our Fall 2025 Caregiver Workshop desig...
10/05/2025

🌟 Caregivers - This One’s for You! 🌟

Join the Brain Injury Association of Iowa for our Fall 2025 Caregiver Workshop designed especially for those who support a loved one living with a brain injury. ❤️

Whether you’re caring for a spouse, parent, child, or friend, you deserve time to connect, learn, and recharge.

✨ Learn practical tools for self-care and boundary setting
✨ Hear from professionals who “get it”
✨ Connect with others who truly understand your journey

Lunch will be provided.

There is an optional $10 fee/donation.

Join us for topics like assistive technology for symptom management, tai chi and wellness, compassion fatigue and boundary setting, and employment support services.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 6th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

📍 Location:
Pappajohn Business Center Room #224
North Iowa Area Community College
500 College Drive, Mason City

💻 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gKQNX3d8

Having fun in the sun exhibiting at Empower House’s annual Spooktacular 5K and Fall Festival!
10/04/2025

Having fun in the sun exhibiting at Empower House’s annual Spooktacular 5K and Fall Festival!

Healing after brain injury can feel like a long and winding road, but every step forward matters. Whether it’s a “small”...
10/03/2025

Healing after brain injury can feel like a long and winding road, but every step forward matters. Whether it’s a “small” daily victory or a big milestone, your progress is worth celebrating. 🎉

At the Brain Injury Association of Iowa, we see the strength, resilience, and determination of survivors and caregivers every day. ❤️ Today, we invite you to pause and recognize how far you’ve come.

👏🏻 You are making progress.
👏🏻 You are doing hard things.
👏🏻 You should be proud.

🌟 Brain Injury in Iowa: 2025 Listening Session SWOT Analysis Results 🌟In June 2025, staff from the Iowa Department of He...
10/03/2025

🌟 Brain Injury in Iowa: 2025 Listening Session SWOT Analysis Results 🌟

In June 2025, staff from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services’ (Iowa HHS’) Brain Injury Program conducted six in person and three virtual listening sessions to gather input from community members across Iowa about life after brain injury. Over 90 individuals living with brain injury, family members, service providers and other advocates participated in the listening sessions.

Through a facilitated SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis, this report provides a high-level overview of the key themes that emerged.

📢 Register now for the BIAIA's Fall 2025 Caregiver Workshop on Thursday, November 6th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM! 🍂This eve...
10/02/2025

📢 Register now for the BIAIA's Fall 2025 Caregiver Workshop on Thursday, November 6th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM! 🍂

This event will be held in the Pappajohn Business Center Room #224 at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City.

Lunch will be provided. 🍽️

There is an optional $10 fee/donation.

Join us for topics like assistive technology for symptom management, tai chi and wellness, compassion fatigue and boundary setting, employment support services, and Disability Access Point supports. Finalized agenda coming soon! Stay tuned! 👀

👉🏻 To register: https://biai.memberclicks.net/regcaregiverworkshop

📢 Join us next Thursday, October 9th from 12:00-1:00 PM CST for a free webinar entitled “Navigating Cognitive and Execut...
10/02/2025

📢 Join us next Thursday, October 9th from 12:00-1:00 PM CST for a free webinar entitled “Navigating Cognitive and Executive Functioning Challenges” featuring Brooke Smith, CNRS Administrator and Occupational Therapist, and Britney Cooper, Program Director and Speech Language Pathologist, with Opportunities Unlimited.

✨FREE CEU for 1.0 hour✨

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5Sw_1JqeSSawHXly8YmFqw

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month - a time to highlight the importance of inclusive workplaces and equal ...
10/02/2025

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month - a time to highlight the importance of inclusive workplaces and equal opportunities for all.

Join us on Wednesday, October 15th from 12:00-1:00 PM CST for a free webinar entitled “Requesting and Negotiating Workplace Accommodations” featuring Lisa DeMoss, Consultant with the Job Accommodation Network (JAN).

Learn practical strategies for advocating for yourself and creating a supportive work environment. 🤝🏼

✨FREE CEU for 1.0 hour✨

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YRc6HE61R86o-XEnyne_hA #/registration

🎉 Miles for Minds Wrap-Up: Run, Walk, & Roll 2025 🎉Thank you to everyone who joined us for BIAIA’s Run, Walk & Roll: Mil...
10/01/2025

🎉 Miles for Minds Wrap-Up: Run, Walk, & Roll 2025 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us for BIAIA’s Run, Walk & Roll: Miles for Minds during the month of September! Together, we logged an amazing 606.78 miles in support of brain injury awareness and services across Iowa. 🧠❤️

🏆 Congratulations to our top mileage champions:

🥇 1st Place: Dave Powers – 194 miles
🥈 2nd Place: Janis Powers – 141.38 miles
🥉 3rd Place: Lyle Kleman – 82.02 miles

👏 We are so grateful for each participant who laced up, moved with purpose, and shared their miles! Every step helps raise awareness and support for individuals and families living with brain injury.

Thank you for making this year’s event such a success! We couldn’t do it without you!

🏈 SAVE THE DATE! 🧠📣 The 34th Annual Best Practices in Brain Injury Services Conference is coming March 12–13, 2026, in W...
10/01/2025

🏈 SAVE THE DATE! 🧠

📣 The 34th Annual Best Practices in Brain Injury Services Conference is coming March 12–13, 2026, in West Des Moines, Iowa!

This year’s theme, "The Playbook for Change: From Challenge to Triumph,” inspires us to reimagine what’s possible in brain injury support and services.

Join professionals, survivors, caregivers, and advocates from across the state as we come together to learn, connect, and
empower one another.

📍 Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
📅 Dates: March 12–13, 2

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