Brain Injury Association of Iowa

04/25/2026

Iowa HHS needs your input: Take the Family Health Survey

We invite you to take the Family Health Survey to share your experiences in getting health care and social support services. Your feedback will help HHS improve the health of women and children in Iowa.

No personal information will be taken during the survey.

The survey will close on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NXPYQ6M

04/22/2026

Caregivers give so much of themselves every single day—but what happens when the one giving care needs care, too?

Yesterday, BIAIA staff came together for an important conversation about self-care for caregivers. Instead of viewing self-care as something we “earn” after burnout, we’re shifting the mindset to see it as prevention—something we practice regularly to stay healthy, present, and resilient.

Self-care isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. It’s the small, consistent actions that help us show up as our best selves—for those we support and for ourselves.

A special thank you to Troy Ward, LMHC for facilitating this conversation and sharing valuable insights that help us better support both caregivers and ourselves.

Let’s keep normalizing self-care as part of the caregiving journey, not an afterthought.

04/21/2026

Happy Monday!

On Friday, BIAIA was proud to attend Care Partner Camp hosted by Home Modifications Iowa —an inspiring day of hands-on learning, collaboration, and connection. 💙

From building practical caregiving skills to sharing resources that support independence and dignity at home, this event highlighted the power of community in strengthening care for Iowans.

We’re grateful to be part of conversations that advance support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families navigating care.

04/16/2026

Every recovery journey is unique.

We celebrate the strength and resilience of brain injury survivors every day.

Your story matters. Your voice matters.

Hear from survivors, caregivers, and advocates as they share their journeys and remind us that no one faces brain injury alone: https://biausa.org/brain-injury/community/personal-stories

04/15/2026

Community and public health coalitions bring together diverse voices, resources, and lived experiences to tackle complex health challenges, strengthen community capacity, and drive meaningful policy change. By working collaboratively, these partnerships create a stronger, more unified approach to improving outcomes for individuals and families.

At the Epilepsy Foundation Leadership Conference in Minnesota, this panel highlighted strategies for effectively engaging with coalitions and collaboratives—emphasizing the importance of relationship-building, shared goals, and inclusive leadership. Conversations like these are essential to advancing awareness, advocacy, and support across communities, including those impacted by brain injury.

04/13/2026

Caregivers need support, too.

Caring for someone with a brain injury can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone.

Our Brain Injury Resource Facilitation (BIRF) program is designed to assist individuals and family members in getting access to information and work towards goals for living better with brain injury.

We’re here with resources, guidance, and community. Contact us today!

04/13/2026

Myth: You can always “see” a brain injury

Fact: Many brain injuries are invisible

Learn more about Brain Injury on your Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SorNR5T2gU4

Let’s break the stigma and increase understanding

This microwebinar provides you a brief overview of the definition of brain injury, differentiates between non traumatic and traumatic brain injury with a bri...

04/12/2026

Connection matters.

Our support groups provide a safe space for:

• Survivors

• Caregivers

• Families

You’re not alone in this journey

Find a group near you: https://biaia.org/services/support-groups/

04/10/2026

We were proud to be part of the 2026 Neuro Rehabilitation Conference hosted by On With Life! 🧠

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Brain Injury Association of Iowa exhibitor booth to connect, share, and explore resources supporting individuals impacted by brain injury across Iowa.

This incredible event brought together 200+ healthcare professionals for a day of education, innovation, and collaboration in neuro rehabilitation.

We’re grateful for the meaningful conversations and partnerships that continue to strengthen support systems in our community.

We are already looking forward to next year!

04/10/2026

Are you a healthcare or community professional?

We offer training opportunities to help you better support individuals living with brain injury.

Build knowledge. Improve care. Change lives.

Learn more:
https://biaia.org/services/education-training/

Sign up for our next Webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4z9iZP1BS8-B3Te-xp73sg #/registration

04/09/2026

🚨 Action Alert: Support Brain Injury Funding 🚨

It’s time to turn our attention to the Senate. Senator Van Hollen is leading a critical effort to protect federal funding that serves as a lifeline for individuals impacted by brain injury—including survivors, families, clinicians, researchers, and educators.

What’s at stake? Funding for:
• ACL TBI State Partnership Program
• CDC HEADS UP Program
• National Concussion Surveillance System
• TBI Model Systems

These programs are essential. We cannot afford to lose them.

Why it matters:
Strong support for this letter shows Senate leadership that brain injury funding is a bipartisan priority nationwide.

📣 Take Action Today:
Contact Iowa’s U.S. Senators and urge them to sign onto the Van Hollen Appropriations Letter

• Senator Chuck Grassley
📞 (202) 224-3744
🌐 https://www.grassley.senate.gov/contact/questions-and-comments

• Senator Joni Ernst
📞 (202) 224-3254
🌐https://www.ernst.senate.gov/contact/email-joni

Copy & Paste Message:
Hello Senator _____,
I am a constituent from Iowa urging you to sign onto the Van Hollen Appropriations Letter supporting federal funding for critical brain injury programs. These programs—including the ACL TBI State Partnership Program, CDC HEADS UP, the National Concussion Surveillance System, and TBI Model Systems—are essential to supporting survivors, families, and professionals across our state and nation.
Please demonstrate your support for the brain injury community by signing onto this important letter before the April 15 deadline. Thank you for your leadership and consideration.

Deadline: April 15, 2026

Every message counts. Every voice matters.

If you have a personal connection with your Senators, reach out directly and share your story—your experience can make a powerful impact.

Together, we can ensure the brain injury community is heard loud and clear.

04/06/2026

Opportunity for public comment on Iowa DD Council state plan.

WE NEED YOUR INPUT! 🧠

Every five years, we update our state plan to improve the lives of Iowans with disabilities.

What do you think our plan should include?

What goals should we focus on?

Let us know!

https://vist.ly/4x3n2