Brain Injury Association of Arizona

19/11/2025

💙 November is National Family Caregivers Month! 💙

This month, we honor all caregivers who give their time, energy, and love to support survivors of brain injury and their families, and remind them we're here to support them as well survivors.

Your strength inspires hope every day.

Read our Conversation with a Caregiver here: November is National Family Caregivers Month!

This month, we honor all caregivers who give their time, energy, and love to support survivors of brain injury and their families.

Your strength inspires hope every day.

Visit https://biaaz.org to explore our caregiver support resources and community connections.


Visit https://biaaz.org to explore our caregiver support resources and community connections.

18/11/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of writer & activist Alice Wong at age 51.

Born with muscular dystrophy, Alice fought relentlessly so people with disabilities—especially those from marginalized communities—could live with dignity, autonomy, and full access.

She founded the Visibility Project, penned a memoir, edited anthologies, and inspired countless people with her boldness, humour and truth-telling. As a community dedicated to brain injury advocacy, we know access and inclusion matter deeply—and Alice’s work reminds us how far we must go and how vital every person’s voice is.

Join us in remembering Alice by reading her story and carrying forward the torch of inclusive justice: https://apnews.com/article/f772c7a9e3247af433b06c16da6fa579

We encourage you to share her legacy by reflecting on how we can all make our communities more accessible and welcoming. 💙

16/11/2025

Thank you to Casa Tech Systems, Arizona's structured cabling specialists, for your 2026 Run. Walk & Roll sponsorship. Learn all about this amazing company here https://www.cts-us.com/
Registration is OPEN for our 2026 Run, Walk, & Roll. Check it out: https://biaaz.org/run-walk-and-roll/

13/11/2025

Ready for you to watch right now, it's Felishia Davis joining us for a discussion on finding your voice after a stroke in honor of World Stroke Awareness Day.

Thank you for joining us for a special talk with Felicia Davis in honor of World Stroke Awareness Day. Keep up with all our survivor, professional, and careg...

13/11/2025

🌟 Veteran Success Story: Luke Sanders 🌟
When Luke’s life changed in an instant after a brain injury at Ft. Bragg, he didn’t know what the future would hold. Through determination, hard work, and community, Luke went from surviving to thriving—and now helps others find their way forward too.

Read his inspiring story in this week’s Brainwaves blog:
📖 https://biaaz.org/brain-waves/from-survival-to-success-meet-luke-sanders/

💙 Learn more about how the Brain Injury Association of Arizona supports survivors and families at biaaz.org

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 On this Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country with courage and dedication.

The Brain Injury Association of Arizona is proud to support veterans and service members living with the effects of brain injury, offering hope, connection, and community.

Visit https://biaaz.org to learn about our programs and resources for veterans. 🎖

10/11/2025

💙 REMINDER for our support group this week! 🤝

🖱️ Register online at https://biaaz.org/survivors-and-family/ (scroll to middle of the page)

❓📞 For more information or assistance registering, reach out to info@biaaz.org, call our Helpline at 888-500-9165 or text 520-310-3301

10/11/2025

09/11/2025

If you're a in practice or in training, you're invited to join us at our upcoming Speech Symposium!

This course will focus on moderate-to-severe treatment and primary progressive aphasia. We are pleased to welcome Marion Leaman, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Maya Henry, PhD, CCC- , as guest speakers.

📆: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
⏰: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (MST/Arizona time)
📍: Goldman Auditorium, , 2910 North Third Ave, , 85013
💻: Virtual option available

To view the agenda and register, visit bar.rw/speech2026. Participants can receive .7 ASHA .

05/11/2025

💡 New Brainwaves Post Alert! 💡

Meet Dr. Ruchir P. Patel — founder and medical director of the TMS Institute of Arizona in Scottsdale. In his conversation with BIAAZ, he highlights how restoring healthy brain activity via TMS may play an important role in mental health, sleep disorders, and potentially in brain injury recovery.

“When someone’s mental health suffers, their sleep does too, and vice versa. To truly help people heal, you have to treat both.”

If you’re looking for inspired, innovative approaches to brain health and want to learn how we're integrating research, practice and advocacy, this one’s for you.

Read the full story here ➡️ https://biaaz.org/brain-waves/meet-dr-ruchir-p-patel/

Want to learn more about how BIAAZ supports brain-injury survivors, caregivers and families across Arizona? Visit biaaz.org to get connected, access resources, and find community.